| Accession Number | F07086 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 57 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Nicholson, George Harvey |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Kokoda Trail, Uberi |
| Date made | 19 December 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Shooting in New Guinea the concluding scenes for Mr Charles Chauvel's film Rats of Tobruk
Description
With the co-operation of Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit (ANGAU), about 50 native carriers under the control of Captain Keinzle, were made available, and 'A' company, less one platoon from 2/9 Australian Infantry Battalion, 18 Australian Infantry Brigade were also used in final scenes for 'Rats of Tobruk', filmed by cameraman Mr George Heath.
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Video of Shooting in New Guinea the concluding scenes for Mr Charles Chauvel's film Rats of Tobruk (video)