072423
Photograph 072423 Second World War, 1939-1945DUMPU AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-18. MEMBERS OF THE 15TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS IN A JEEP CROSSING THE 60 FOOT SPAN OF A TRUSSED BRIDGE ACROSS THE FARIA RIVER.
072426 Accession Number: 072426
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DUMPU AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-18. A JEEP DRIVEN BY A MEMBER OF THE 15TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS CROSSING THE BRIDGE OVER THE FARIA RIVER ON THE NEW ROAD. THE FOOT BRIDGE IN THE BACKGROUND WAS USED BY NATIVE CARRIERS TO MAINTAIN SUPPLIES TO FORWARD AREAS DURING THE ADVANCE TO BOGADJIM.
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072426
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Colour: Black & white
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