| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Madang Province, Madang |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073034 |
| 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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MADANG, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-28. THIS JAPANESE HANDCART WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BEACH AT MATUPI ...
Description
MADANG, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-28. THIS JAPANESE HANDCART WAS DISCOVERED ON THE BEACH AT MATUPI PLANTATION LOADED WITH A SALVAGED LIGHT MACHINE GUN AND OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS. MOST OF THE EQUIPMENT WAS UNDAMAGED ALTHOUGH A QUANTITY REMAINS TO BE RECOVERED FROM THE SHALLOW WATERS OFF SHORE.