018771
Photograph 018771 Second World War, 1939-1945Yamil No. 1 - Maprik Area, New Guinea. 14 July 1945. A member of the Waratah concert party, supported by the band, gives a vocal number to entertain troops in a forward area.
018774 Accession Number: 018774
Description
Yamil No. 1 - Maprik Area, New Guinea. 14 July 1945. Private T. Nicholls of Bairnsdale, Vic, using a flame-thrower to prevent disease-carrying insects from infecting a camp area nearby.
Details
Accession Number
018774
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
14 July 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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