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Death at Slaters Knoll
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A reconstruction of the fanatical Japanese charge seen from the left flank of Slater's Knoll. The largest force attack the centre of the position, but this was the scene of bitter fighting. It was ear...ART23577
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Embarkation at Freddie Beach
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Freddie Beach is between Tsimba Ridge and Soraken peninsula, where the swell is broken by the various islands, coral, and otherwise that can be seen in the distance in the painting. The large island i...ART22489
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Entrance to Headquarters 2 Australian Corps
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The petrol dump at the entrance to Headquarters 2 Australian Corps in Bougainville. At the Headquarters different companies were utilised for providing specialised services, such as medical aid, techn...ART22652
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Ex POWs waiting for transport
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A group of ex POWs are waiting for Transport in Changi, Singapore. Changi was the main prisoner-of-war camp in Singapore where some 14,972 Australians captured at the fall of Singapore were imprison...ART22924
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Ex prisoners-of-war waiting to leave Changi
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Australian troops who had been prisoners-of-war in the hands of the Japanese for three and a half years are shown patiently waiting for transport to take them from Changi prison camp, where they had b...ART24404
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From the centre of Slater's Knoll defences
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The main Japanese attack was made directly on to this front at Slater's Knoll, however only one Japanese soldier penetrated beyond the barbed wire. There was thick foliage in the background.ART21463
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From the Observation Post
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Looking down from an Observation Post onto the many regular activities of a camp. The Officers' Mess is the long building, centre back, with the kitchen at the rear. Two lads are drawing water from a ...ART21456
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Fry's Crossing
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A rainstorm is starting just as the Pioneers are returning from the other side of the River Doiabi, where the artillery, engineers, Australian New Guinea Administration Unit and the Advanced Dressing ...ART21447
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General Blamey Drive, I
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Troops and natives can be seen walking along the drive which makes a sweep through the New Guinea Force Headquarters camp, past offices and messes to rejoin the Butibum Road. It is lined with a rich v...ART21431
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General Blamey Drive, II
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Looking down General Blamey Drive from 'Sanananda Corner' at the New Guinea Force Headquarters in Lae, New Guinea. The four messes on the left are 'Princes' (Officers'), 'Zeigfields' and 'Christies' (...ART21287
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Getting the 3-tonner ashore at Toko
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Whilst the Australian Landing Craft were invaluable for conveying personnel and equipment in this area, the heavy surf often created a great deal of trouble. In this case the vehicle, a 3-ton truck, s...ART21460
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Giants' Combat
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Two giant banyan trees, a species of 'strangler' fig tree, are locked together in an epic struggle. Such trees were common in the Bougainville area, and often had huge trunks of extremely complex stru...ART21454
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Hanging out the washing
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A scene of everyday camp life. A 'batman' hangs out his officer's washing and someone else is cleaning his teeth. A bucket, dish, and washing board are at the base of a palm. The tents are a pale gree...ART21443
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Haunted House
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The Haunted House, Headquarters 8th Australian Division, Johor BahruART24417
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Inside Officers' Mess
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Inside the Officers' Mess in Atherton, Queensland.ART21412
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Interior of chapel
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Looking across the transept during a church parade. The chancel is on the left. The alter is decorated with the cross of St George, only portions of which can be seen. Note the ubiquitous oil drums, t...ART21436
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Japanese shelter - Pearl Ridge
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
One of a group of Japanese shelters below Pearl Ridge on the far side of the hill, pictured on the third day after troops of A and D Companies, 25th Infantry Battalion captured the ridge. The roof and...ART21453
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Jeep
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A three-quarter back study of a Jeep, made mainly to show detail.ART21423
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Jeep Ambulance
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The subject is a Jeep ambulance of the 2/2 Field Ambulance climbing out of a creek bed. Jeeps were adapted for use as ambulances by the addition of a steel frame, which was placed in position after th...ART22295
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Jungle Light Aid Detachment
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
241 Light Aid Detachment (LAD), attached to 7th Australian Infantry Brigade show the workings of a typical LAD unit . The LAD units were responsible for the repair and maintenance of the regiment's ve...ART21461