The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
New Guinea. Australian troops who occupied Karkar Island off the north coast, unloading stores off barges preparatory to their occupation of the island, which is approximately 40 miles to the north of Madang.
NEW GUINEA. AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS CONFERRING WITH U.S. ENGINEERS PREPARATORY TO THE LANDING ON KARKAR ISLAND WHICH WAS OCCUPIED BY THE AUSTRALIANS WITHOUT RESISTANCE. A MUDMAP IS CONSTRUCTED ON THE SAND
The warship HMAS Kapunda sends 4 inch shells on Japanese held Karkar Island off north New Guinea coast. RAN naval units which pounded Karkar Island knocked out gun positions and radio installations.
NEW GUINEA. A BREATHER ON THE TRACK. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WHO PURSUED THE ENEMY ALONG THE NORTH COAST OF NEW GUINEA AFTER THE OCCUPATION OF MADANG.
Karkar Island, New Guinea. 1944-05-18. Japanese occupied shore positions on the western coast of the island under fire during the bombardment of the island by HMA Motor Launches. It is anticipated tha
The warship HMAS Kapunda sends 4 inch shells on Japanese held Karkar Island off north New Guinea coast. RAN naval units which pounded Karkar Island knocked out gun positions and radio installations. N
New Guinea. Australian troops pushing along the beach in pursuit of the enemy. They were making their way along the north coast of New Guinea after the occupation of Madang.
