072833 Accession Number: 072833

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ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-30. LARGE BOMB CRATERS AND SHATTERED BUILDINGS TESTIFY TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ALLIED BOMBING ON THE NORTH SHORE OF THE HARBOUR.

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072833
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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