| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 053173 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Irving, Robert Bruce |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MIRAVASI (MINVASI?), NEW GUINEA. 1943-06-29. TO MAKE THE LAKEKAMU RIVER NAVIGABLE TO LARGE SHIPS, ...
Description
MIRAVASI (MINVASI?), NEW GUINEA. 1943-06-29. TO MAKE THE LAKEKAMU RIVER NAVIGABLE TO LARGE SHIPS, THE 2/4TH AUSTRALIAN FIELD SQUADRON, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS BUILT A GROYNE NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER IN ORDER TO DIVERT THE WHOLE FLOW ACROSS A WIDE SANDBANK. PILES ARE BEING DRIVEN INTO THE RIVER BED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GROYNE.