017208
Photograph 017208 Second World War, 1939-1945New Guinea. Supplies for troops forward from Alexishafen are sent on by native canoes. These canoes, complete with outriggers, are manned by Australian soldiers.
017207 Accession Number: 017207
Description
New Guinea. Supplies for troops forward from Alexishafen are sent on by native canoes. These canoes, complete with outriggers, are manned by Australian soldiers.
Details
Accession Number
017207
Photographer
Captain Norman Brown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
30 May 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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