| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 026356 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
NEW GUINEA. 1942-08-04. KETCHES AND SCHOONERS, FORMERLY USED AS PEARLING LUGGERS, RUBBER CARRIERS ...
Description
NEW GUINEA. 1942-08-04. KETCHES AND SCHOONERS, FORMERLY USED AS PEARLING LUGGERS, RUBBER CARRIERS ETC, HAVE NOW BEEN PRESSED INTO USEFUL SERVICE TRANSPORTING FIGHTING MEN AND MATERIAL TO OUTPOSTS AROUND THE NORTHERN COASTS OF AUSTRALIA. HERE A.I.F. AND RAAF PERSONNEL, AROUND THE RAIL, ENJOY THE SUN, WHILE THE NATIVE BOSUN TAKES THE WHEEL, DURING A VOYAGE TO AN OUTLYING POST.