P02919.023 Accession Number: P02919.023

Description

Coolie labourers, mostly women, stacking supplies at the British Borneo Civil Affairs Unit (BBCAU) temporaty Supply Depot in the old fish market at Sandakan. Locals are building a Public Works Department office in the background Note the policeman on guard at left.

Details

Accession Number
P02919.023
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
November 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor R. Fullford
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession P02919.023

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