016958 Accession Number: 016958

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New Guinea. Native carriers crossing a fast-flowing river on their long trek from Guy's Post to advanced Australian positions in the Finisterre Ranges. Despite the difficult nature of the country to be traversed, the natives maintain a continuous supply of food and ammunition to the troops.

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Accession Number
016958
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
17 April 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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