P01404.022 Accession Number: P01404.022

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Villagers huddle together during a cordon and search operation (Operation Bundaberg) conducted by the 6th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (6RAR). They were gathered together for questioning and identification of suspects. In the background is the Hoa Long market place, recently completed by the 1st Australian Task Force (1AATF).

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Accession Number
P01404.022
Photographer
Gabriel (Gabe) Carpay
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
30 October 1966
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor M Carpay
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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