070074
Photograph 070074 Second World War, 1939-1945Natives pictured paddling to shore of the Goaling River, Huon Peninsula in an abandoned Japanese boat loaded with Japanese medical equipment salvaged by members of the 9th Division Salvage Unit.
070073 Accession Number: 070073
Description
An abandoned Japanese barge lying in the shelter of trees and partially camouflaged with bamboo lattice work on the banks of the Goaling River, Huon Peninsula is being removed by the 9th Division Salvage Unit.
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Accession Number
070073
Photographer
Sergeant Keith Carr Rainsford
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
25 January 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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