| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 070893 |
| 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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WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-26. A MONTH OLD STEEL GIRDER BRIDGE ACROSS BANDA CREEK ...
Description
WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-26. A MONTH OLD STEEL GIRDER BRIDGE ACROSS BANDA CREEK CONSTRUCTED BY MEMBERS OF THE 1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PLATOON, 2/1ST RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT), ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, AFTER BEING WASHED OUT BY THE PREVIOUS NIGHT'S STORM. ALTHOUGH PIER FOUNDATIONS ARE BADLY SCOURED, THE BRIDGE IS STILL PASSABLE TO LIGHT TRAFFIC.