093421 Accession Number: 093421

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AITAPE BEACH HEAD, NEW GUINEA. 1945-06-19. THE CONTROL TOWER MANNED BY MEMBERS OF 7 DOCKS OPERATING COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, WHICH IS USED TO DIRECT SHIPS INTO PORT BOTH DAY AND NIGHT. FROM THIS VANTAGE POINT THEY ARE ABLE TO SIGNAL VESSELS TO THEIR POSITION ON THE BEACH FOR SWIFT UNLOADING AND RELOADING.

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Accession Number
093421
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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