092670 Accession Number: 092670

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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. VEHICLES OF 2/11 FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, CROSSING THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED SAVIGE BRIDGE OVER THE JABA RIVER. THIS BRIDGE, MEASURING 620 FEET LONG AS A GUARD AGAINST FLOOD WATERS, WAS CONSTRUCTED BY 11 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. IT OPENS THE SUPPLY ROUTE TO TROOPS IN SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE.

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092670
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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