| Places | |
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| Accession Number | ART22746 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 38.1 x 50.8 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | wash on paper |
| Maker |
Hodgkinson, Roy |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Misirai, Papuan Infantry Battalion from Buka
Description
Depicts 'Misirai', Buka boy from the Solomon's. He was working around Rabaul when the Japanese landed. Impressed by them and brought to Buna in a labour line over the Kokoda Trail. He retreated with the Japanese and other natives to Buna where he escaped and joined the Australians. He has seen service in the Markham and Ramu Valley, New Guinea.