079006 Accession Number: 079006

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KALUMALAGI RIVER, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-02-12. A DIVER OF THE 17TH FIELD COMPANY, WORKING UNDER WATER DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 30 TON BARGE SLIPWAY NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER.

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Accession Number
079006
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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