| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 071174 |
| 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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EVAPIA RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-15. TROOPS FROM THE 2/4TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ...
Description
EVAPIA RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-15. TROOPS FROM THE 2/4TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS RIG GEAR AND TACKLE TO ERECT THE LARGE MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE ACROSS THE EVAPIA RIVER JUST BELOW KESAWAI. THE SUPPORT TO THE SINGLE STRAND BRIDGE UNDERGOING CONSTRUCTION, WILL CAPABLY CARRY 20 FULLY LOADED INFANTRYMEN ON A SPAN OF 200 FEET.