| Accession Number | P02423.032 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hobson, Arthur Francis |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Wairopi, Papua, c. 1942-11-17. Carrying full packs on their backs, two Australian soldiers make ...
Description
Wairopi, Papua, c. 1942-11-17. Carrying full packs on their backs, two Australian soldiers make their way across a makeshift bridge over the swift-flowing Kumusi River at Wairopi on the northern section of the Kokoda Trail. As no steel hawser of sufficient length was available, the bridge had to be suspended between the banks of the river on a single strand of manilla rope. The two men are part of an Australian force advancing on the strong Japanese defences in the Buna-Gona area.