070869
Photograph 070869 Second World War, 1939-1945WAU, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-23. NATIVE BOYS CUTTING AND BURNING KUNAI GRASS TO CLEAR AN AREA FOR THE NEW REST CAMP AT WAU. THE WORK IS BEING UNDERTAKEN BY MEMBERS OF THE 2/4TH FIELD SQUADRON.
070871 Accession Number: 070871
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WAU, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-23. THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FIRST OF ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY HUTS BEING BUILT BY THE 2/4TH FIELD SQUADRON AS A REST CAMP SITE. ON COMPLETION THE CAMP WILL ACCOMMODATE A BRIGADE.
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070871
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Colour: Black & white
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