| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR91/129 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 folder |
| Object type | Copy, Diary, Photograph |
| Maker |
Moen, Oluf |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0653 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Moen, Oluf, (b.1880 - d.1942)
Description
Diary kept by Oluf Moen during the Japanese invasion of New Guinea. Moen was a civilian employed by Sunshine Gold Development Ltd to supervise the installation of hydraulic dredges. Moen's wife Violet was evacuated to Australia in December 1941. The diary covers the period 23/1/42 to 23/2/42 and describes the Japanese bombing the area, being under military administration, and being evacuated to Australia. The diary also contains some sketches of where gold was 'planted' before evacuation and a possible escape route to Port Moresby. Oluf Moen died on 30 November 1942. Also included is a typed transcript and photograph of Moen.