092037 Accession Number: 092037

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WEWAK POINT, NEW GUINEA, 1945-05-17. JAPANESE GUNS ON THE WIRUI MISSION AREA, NOW OCCUPIED BY 2/2 FIELD REGIMENT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY TROOPS, MUSCHU ISLAND AND KAIRIRU ISLAND CAN BE SEEN IN THE BACKGROUND.

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092037
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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