Lae, New Guinea. 1944-07-26. Natives working with ANGAU (Australian New Guinea Administrative ...

Place Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae, Busu River Area
Accession Number 100567
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film original acetate
Maker Lawrence, J R
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Lae, New Guinea. 1944-07-26. Natives working with ANGAU (Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit) being taught a method of tree felling by members of 2/3rd Forestry Company in Busu Forest. The men are high up the tree supported by wooden scaffolding.