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Bombing of Darwin
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Maker: Wanji Wanji, Susan
The presence of planes and the bombing of Darwin came as a shock to many Tiwi Islanders and it is an event which still has resonance today through traditional songs and dance. Originally from Maningri...AWM2016.251.2
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Give'em both barrels...
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Maker: Carlu, Jean Georges Division of Information, Office for Emergency Management U S Government printing office
This is a sophisticated poster design by French artist Jean Carlu (1900-1997), who was working in the United States during the Second World War. The poster economically makes clear visual links betwee...ARTV06578
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Machine gun posts, in jungle, raised on piles above level of flood waters of Maiwara River
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Maker: Dargie, William
The machine gun posts are made of a bamboo structure and have palm leaves creating roofs. Dargie noted, "These weapons had a field of fire covering the approaches to the nearby river. However, this ...ART23171
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Private Kenna winning the V.C.
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Maker: Rowed, Reg
Unfinished oil painting of the action that resulted in Private Edward (Ted) Kenna receiving the Victoria Cross. On 15 May 1945, Kenna was involved in an action near Wewak, New Guinea, during which he ...ART26188
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Zero trouble over Lae (Pilot Officer Harold Burn)
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Maker: Hodgkinson, Roy
Depicts Pilot Officer Harold Burn (service number 401025) operating the twin .303 Browning machine gun, in first gunner position on an aircraft. The first gunner also operates the wireless, transmitti...ART21710