070904 Accession Number: 070904

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WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA. 1944-02-26. SLIPPERY SHALE AND EARTH ROADWAY AFTER RAIN AT THE UPGRADE FROM SUNSHINE, 31 MILES FROM WAU. ABOUT A HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE ROAD SURFACE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE PICTURE IS THE WATUT RIVER. IN THE CENTRE OF THE PICTURE BEYOND THE RIVER IS THE CAMP OF THE 1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PLATOON, 2/1ST RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT), ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.

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070904
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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