071279 Accession Number: 071279

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KILIGIA AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-16. TROOPS OF THE 8TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, WORKING ON A 60 FEET TIMBER TRESTLE BRIDGE ABOUT A MILE SOUTH OF KILIGIA. THE BRIDGE WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE NEXT DAY TAKING ELEVEN DAYS IN CONSTRUCTION.

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071279
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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