WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA. 1944-02-26. SLIPPERY SHALE AND EARTH ROADWAY AFTER RAIN AT THE ...

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Accession Number 070904
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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WAU - LAE ROAD, NEW GUINEA. 1944-02-26. SLIPPERY SHALE AND EARTH ROADWAY AFTER RAIN AT THE UPGRADE FROM SUNSHINE, 31 MILES FROM WAU. ABOUT A HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE ROAD SURFACE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE PICTURE IS THE WATUT RIVER. IN THE CENTRE OF THE PICTURE BEYOND THE RIVER IS THE CAMP OF THE 1ST MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PLATOON, 2/1ST RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, (MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT), ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS.