| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Song Valley, Song River, Gusika |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02065.006 |
| 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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Gusika, Finschhafen area, New Guinea. 1944-03. Trucks and tents set up at the camp of 17 Field ...
Description
Gusika, Finschhafen area, New Guinea. 1944-03. Trucks and tents set up at the camp of 17 Field Hygiene Company. In the foreground are knapsack sprays carrying a special oil. They are used to spray mosquito breeding grounds in an attempt to eradicate the malarial mosquito. (Original print housed with AWM Private Records).