062418 Accession Number: 062418

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Kila Kila, New Guinea. 1943-12-25. Natives of the Mekeo tribe waiting for their turn to perform a traditional tribal dance at the Christmas celebrations at the Australian and New Guinea Administration Unit (ANGAU) Transit Camp.

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Accession Number
062418
Photographer
Sergeant Keith Carr Rainsford
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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