| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Wewak Madang Area, Koil Island |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 098494 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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KOIL ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-10-31. A VISIT TO KOIL ISLAND WAS ARRANGED BY THE RED CROSS FOR THE ...
Description
KOIL ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-10-31. A VISIT TO KOIL ISLAND WAS ARRANGED BY THE RED CROSS FOR THE PURPOSES FO MEDICAL INSPECTION OF THE NATIVE HABITANTS. THE VISITING PARTY CONSISTED OF AN AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT DOCTOR, A RED CROSS REPRESENTATIVE AND NURSES FROM 104TH CASUALTY CLEARING STATION. SHOWN, A NATIVE LACATOI LADEN WITH FRUIT MOVING ALONGSIDE THE LAUNCH WHICH BROUGHT THE PARTY TO THE ISLAND.