030207/31 Accession Number: 030207/31

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Soputa, Papua. 21 December 1942. A welcome sign to a soldier anywhere, especially on a jungle track. A Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) representative sets up for business in a native hut and dispenses hot drinks to three weary footsloggers.

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Accession Number
030207/31
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
21 December 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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