073499 Accession Number: 073499

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NARAKAPOR, (NEAR NADZAB) NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-27. VX101804 LIEUTENANT J.E. GRIFFITHS (1), OFFICER COMMANDING NO.2 PLATOON, 6TH FARM COMPANY, EXAMINING TOMATO PLANTS FOR GRUBS. AT THE BACKGROUND A NATIVE SPRAYS PLANTS WITH ARSENATE OF LEAD INSECTICIDE. THE CROP, THE FIRST ATTEMPT AT PRODUCTION IN QUANTITY, SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN MID-JUNE. THE FARM WAS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY MR JOSEPH LARRAINE.

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073499
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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