| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Madang Province, Madang |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02257.003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Griffiths, Allen |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Astrolabe Bay, Madang, New Guinea, c. 1944. Nestling among tropical palm trees are buildings and ...
Description
Astrolabe Bay, Madang, New Guinea, c. 1944. Nestling among tropical palm trees are buildings and tents of Headquarters, RAAF Northern Command (NORCOM). In the foreground are the tents of the RAAF officers' lines, with washing hanging on clothes lines strung from tree to tree. Standing in the background (left) are several buildings with roofs thatched with palm leaves, while the long building in the background (right) is the officers' mess. The waters of Astrolabe Bay are visible in the distance.