079903 Accession Number: 079903

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AITAPE, NEW GUINEA. 1945-03-23. LORD WAKEHURST, KCMG, GOVERNOR OF NEW SOUTH WALES (3) ABOARD AN AMERICAN LCT (LANDING CRAFT TANK), FERRYING SUPPLIES FROM SHIPS ANCHORED OFF-SHORE, WATCHES AUSTRALIAN TROOPS LOADING AMMUNITION. LIEUTENANT- COLONEL LANG, COMMANDER 3RD BASE SUB- AREA (4) STANDS AT THE FOREGROUND.

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079903

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Colour: Black & white

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Whole

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