093882 Accession Number: 093882

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CAPE WOM, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-11. EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE RESIDENCE ERECTED FOR HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS, THE DUKE OF GLOUCESTER, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA, BY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS ENGINEERS AT HEADQUARTERS 6 DIVISION. THE SAC-SAC ROOF WAS MADE BY AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT NATIVE LABOUR. FEATURES OF THE HOUSE INCLUDE A HOT AND COLD WATER SYSTEM; A BATHROOM FITTED WITH A BUILT IN BATH AND SHOWER ROOM; INDIRECT LIGHTING SYSTEM AND FURNITURE MADE FROM LOCAL WOODS.

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093882
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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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