| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095515 |
| 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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WUNUNG PLANTATION, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-24. THE ALL-SERVICE CHAPEL AT 105 CASUALTY ...
Description
WUNUNG PLANTATION, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-24. THE ALL-SERVICE CHAPEL AT 105 CASUALTY CLEARING STATION. DESIGNED AND BUILT BY MEMBERS OF 55 FIELD PARK COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, THE FITTINGS INCLUDE STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, BAMBOO CHANDELIERS AND A CHURCH BELL MADE FROM AN OXYGEN GAS CYLINDER. IT WAS OPENED LAST EASTER BY MAJOR-GENERAL A.H. RAMSAY.