| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073424 |
| 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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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-24. VX36796 PRIVATE C.R. WILSON (1), COOKING THE EVENING MEAL WITH A ...
Description
LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-24. VX36796 PRIVATE C.R. WILSON (1), COOKING THE EVENING MEAL WITH A WILES STEAMER COOKER IN THE KITCHEN OF THE 2/7TH GENERAL HOSPITAL. THE COOKER, AN AUSTRALIAN INVENTION, IS USED EXTENSIVELY BY AUSTRALIAN ARMED FORCES. IN COMBINATION WITH SIX "COPPERS", THESE COOKS CAN PREPARE AT LEAST 600 BAKED MEALS.