MINGA CREEK, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-05-30. A NATIVE PACK TRAIN CARRYING SUPPLIES TO FORWARD ...

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Accession Number 092666
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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MINGA CREEK, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-05-30. A NATIVE PACK TRAIN CARRYING SUPPLIES TO FORWARD INFANTRY UNITS IN THE PRINCE ALEXANDER MOUNTAINS. THIS WAS THE MAIN MEANS OF SUPPLY AS THE USE OF VEHICLES WAS IMPOSSIBLE. SO FAR 2/2 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, HAVE BUILT TWO BRIDGES IN 1,700 YARDS OF THE ROAD.