089955 Accession Number: 089955

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TARAKAN, BORNEO. 1945-05-19. ONE OF THE WRECKED BUILDINGS OF TARAKAN OILFIELD, NOW OCCUPIED BY AUSTRALIAN TROOPS. IT LIES AT THE FOOT OF TARAKAN HILL TAKEN AFTER STIFF FIGHTING BY 2/4 COMMANDO SQUADRON ON 1945-05-05.

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Accession Number
089955
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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