071183 Accession Number: 071183

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EVAPIA RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-15. THE HUGE MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION OVER THE EVAPIA RIVER NEAR KESAWAI BEING HOISTED INTO POSITION BY ENGINEERS FROM THE 2/4TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. THE SUPPORT WILL CAPABLY CARRY 20 FULLY LOADED INFANTRYMEN ON A SPAN OF 200 FEET. THE BARREL OF A 25-POUNDER ARTILLERY GUN IS IN THE FOREGROUND.

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071183
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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