017232
Photograph 017232 Second World War, 1939-1945New Guinea. Diggers off duty north of Alexishafen. Corporal R. R. Fuller of Sydney, NSW, rolls a cigarette and 'spine-bashes' while sheltering under a 'doover' on the beach at Sarang Harbour.
017273 Accession Number: 017273
Description
New Guinea. Corporal G. K. Fisher of Gladesville, NSW, looks inquiringly at a hen he bought from natives on Sarang Island, north of Alexishafen. He expects the hen to lay a regular supply of eggs to supplement his diet.
Details
Accession Number
017273
Photographer
Captain Norman Brown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
13 June 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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