P03248.085 Accession Number: P03248.085

Description

Informal gathering of a Timorese family and villagers in a hut. The baby, held by his grandmother (centre) was delivered with the help of Captain (Capt) Ben Farinazzo, part of the International Force for East Timor (Interfet). The mother (sitting, right) and father (standing, foreground, in white and red t-shirt) named the baby Ben after Capt Farinazzo. There is a "Xanana" poster hanging on the rear wall of the hut and a small cassette player on a small table.

Details

Accession Number
P03248.085
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Colour
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Date Made
24 December 1999
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Acquired through Australian War Memorial official commission 2000
Copyright
AWM copyright

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