| Accession Number | F01809 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 9 min 27 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Bagnall, Frank N |
| Place made | New Guinea: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Kokoda Trail, Ioribaiwa, New Guinea: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Kokoda Trail, Menari, New Guinea: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Kokoda Trail, Nauro |
| Date made | 8 October 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Advance on Kokoda
Description
Kokoda Trail, 8 October 1942. Scenes during the advance of Australian forces over ground just evacuated by the Japanese. Australians examine Japanese 75 mm mountain gun and ammunition. Bringing up 25 pounder artillery one inch at a time with man power and block and tackle. 2115661 (NX18229) Lieutenant John Alfred Gilchrist gives encouragement to the men. A Japanese prisoner is brought in. Supply drop by C-47 Dakota transport aircraft. A close up of N39928 Corporal John Edward Bromwich of a signal unit. Australians resting and preparing food. See also F00820 for newsreel version with sound.
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