014299 Accession Number: 014299

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NEW GUINEA. "JAP-MAN, HE GONE TAUBADA." IS NOW THE PASSWORD ALONG THE JUNGLE TRACKS OF THE PAPUAN COAST NOW, THE NATIVES KNOW BY BUSH TELEGRAPH INSTINCT, OR "MISSION TALK ENGLISH" THAT THE WAR IN THEIR PART OF THE WORLD IS OVER. IN THREES AND FOURS, THE WIFE CARRYING ALL THE FAMILY BELONGINGS, THE HUSBAND STALKING LOFTILY SUPREME, THEY HAVE RETURNED TO THEIR FORMER HOMES, WHICH HAVE BEEN DESERTED FOR MONTHS. A NATIVE VILLAGE AFTER IT'S OCCUPIERS HAD RETURNED. AUSTRALIANS SEE HOW QUICKLY THEY HAVE SETTLED DOWN TO THEIR OLD LIFE. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).

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Accession Number
014299
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
2 February 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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