The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Aitape Sector, New Guinea. Department of Information photographer, Jim Fitzpatrick helps out the troops crossing the swift flowing Ninahau River on the advance up the coast near But. He strains heavily on a rope, to ensure a safe footing for our weary troops and native supply carriers.
Aitape Sector, New Guinea. War correspondent John Scarlett of Sydney, NSW, helps out the troops in a river crossing on the advance up the coast near But. First across the flooded Ninahau River, he str
Aitape Sector, New Guinea. Close to But aerodrome, flooded rivers have to be negotiated carefully with heavy loads to carry. The swift flowing current of the flooded Ninahau River, necessitates crossi
Aitape Sector, New Guinea. Close to But aerodrome, the swift flowing current of the flooded Ninahau River, necessitates crossing hand over hand by rope. Some of our soldiers are in difficulties as the
Aitape, New Guinea. Jim Fitzpatrick, Department of Information photographer, camera in its case around his neck, rests on the bank of a fast-flowing river while out with patrols. He has taken his boot
Aitape Sector, New Guinea. Australian troops and native supply trains mingle as they cross one of the countless streams to be negotiated on the advance along the coast towards But.
Aitape, New Guinea. War correspondents join hands to ford a raging river in the Aitape sector. Left to right: Ray Paull, Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC); Gordon Holland, Melbourne, Vic 'Argus
