EVAPIA RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-15. THE HUGE MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE UNDER ...

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Accession Number 071182
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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EVAPIA RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1944-03-15. THE HUGE MAIN SUPPORT FOR THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION OVER THE EVAPIA RIVER NEAR KESAWAI, BEING HOISTED INTO POSITION BY ENGINEERS FROM THE 2/4TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS. THE SUPPORT WILL CAPABLY CARRY 20 FULLY LOADED INFANTRYMEN ON A SPAN OF 200 FEET.