| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095453 |
| 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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KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-17. REFUGEE NATIVES LINED UP ON THE AIRSTRIP FOR COUNTING AND ...
Description
KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-17. REFUGEE NATIVES LINED UP ON THE AIRSTRIP FOR COUNTING AND INSPECTION BY CAPTAIN R.R. COLE, THE ASSISTANT DISTRICT OFFICER, AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT, MAPRIK, NEW GUINEA. NOTE THE METHOD USED BY THE NATIVE WOMAN IN FOREGROUND FOR CARRYING HER 3 WEEKS OLD CHILD; A MESH BAG SUSPENDED FROM HER HEAD.