| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 070906 |
| 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. THE ROAD SECTION 32 MILES FROM WAU RUNNING NORTH DOWN THE ...
Description
WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-26. THE ROAD SECTION 32 MILES FROM WAU RUNNING NORTH DOWN THE WATUT VALLEY 200 FEET ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE RIVER. THE MOUNTAIN FROM WHICH THE ROAD IS CUT, IS BLACKSOIL AND SHATTERED ROCK OR SHALE THAT SLIDES ONTO THE ROADWAY WHEN WET. BULLDOZERS FROM THE 1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PLATOON, 2/1ST RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT), ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS KEEP THE ROAD TRAFFICABLE.