073261 Accession Number: 073261

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ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-16. TX8315 LANCE CORPORAL P E FREWEN (1) AND VX63579 PRIVATE W A WALTERS (2), MEMBERS OF THE 2/15TH FIELD AMBULANCE, COLLECTING DRY LAUNDRY AT THE OLD CATHOLIC MISSION, THE PRESENT CAMP SITE OF THEIR UNIT. THE BUILDING AT THE BACKGROUND INDICATES THE DAMAGE CAUSED TO MISSION BUILDINGS BY ALLIED AND JAPANESE BOMBING IN THE AREA.

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073261
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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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