018816 Accession Number: 018816

Description

Yamil No. 1 Maprick, New Guinea. 18 July 1945. Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU) centre at Yamil No. 1 reopened after being in Japanese controlled territory for two years. Troops stand at present arms as the British flag is raised.

Details

Accession Number
018816
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
18 July 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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