HOBJ2078 Accession Number: HOBJ2078

Description

Korea. December 1950. Reminiscent of the native porter trains in the New Guinea jungle country are these tough South Korean porters who were recruited to carry rations for Australians holding positions in hilly terrain in Central Korea.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2078
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
December 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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