014305 Accession Number: 014305

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NATIVES WHO PLAYED A GREAT PART IN THE ALLIED SUCCESS IN NEW GUINEA ARE ADDRESSED BY GENERAL VASEY. NATIVE POLICE FORM A GUARD OF HONOUR AS NATIVE CARRIERS ARE PRESENTED WITH MEDALS. (NEGATIVE BY BOTTOMLEY).

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Accession Number
014305
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
4 February 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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