092014 Accession Number: 092014

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WARINGE RIVER, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-05-13. SAPPERS OF 8 PLATOON, 2/8 FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, CONSTRUCTING A PERMANENT BRIDGE BESIDE A TEMPORARY PONTOON BRIDGE OF FOLDING BOAT EQUIPMENT, WHICH WAS USED TO RUSH SUPPLIES, TANKS AND INFANTRY ACROSS FOR THE ATTACK ON WEWAK. MOTOR TRANSPORT CAN BE SEEN USING THE TEMPORARY BRIDGE.

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092014
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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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