097954 Accession Number: 097954

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WEWAK BEACH, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-18. THE CONTROL TOWER USED BY 8 PORT OPERATING COMPANY, AT THE BEACHHEAD. THE TOWER IS USED FOR RECEIVING SIGNALS FROM CARGO AND SUPPLY SHIPS, AND NAVY CRAFT.

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Accession Number
097954
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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