070902 Accession Number: 070902

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WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-26. THE 1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PLATOON 2/1ST RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT), ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS CAMP PICTURED BEYOND THE WATUT RIVER LAT SUNSHINE, 29 MILES FROM WAU. THE ROAD SHELF HAS BEEN RECENTLY WIDENED TO TWENTY FOUR FEET.

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070902
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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