127954 Accession Number: 127954

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NEW GUINEA, 1942-07. NATIVE CARRIERS MANHANDLE SUPPLIES FOR AUSTRALIAN KANGA FORCE OPERATING IN THE WAU AREA 120 MILES FROM BULLDOG CAMP. (FILM STILL)

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Accession Number
127954
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c July 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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