| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 026044 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 3x4" safety base |
| Maker |
Fisher, Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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PAPUA, NEW GUINEA, 1942-07. A CONCERT PARTY WAS FORMED FROM AMONG THE TROOPS OF AN AUSTRALIAN ...
Description
PAPUA, NEW GUINEA, 1942-07. A CONCERT PARTY WAS FORMED FROM AMONG THE TROOPS OF AN AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE SERVING IN THE AREA FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF AUSTRALIAN AND AMERICAN TROOPS IN PAPUA, AND KNOWN AS THE PORT MORESBY CONCERT PARTY. THIS PICTURE SHOWS THE COMPANY BUSY ERECTING CURTAINS, LIGHTS, AND SETTING THE STAGE FOR THEIR OPENING PERFORMANCE. MOST OF THE MATERIAL USED WAS FROM BOMB-WRECKED BUILDINGS IN PORT MORESBY.