| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096400 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Wewak, Wewak Area, Muschu Island |
| Date made | 11 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE, MUSCHU ISLAND IS NOW UNDER THE CONTROL OF HQ 6 DIVISION ...
Description
FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE, MUSCHU ISLAND IS NOW UNDER THE CONTROL OF HQ 6 DIVISION AND THE LOCAL INHABITANTS ARE BEING EVACUATED TO NEW GUINEA FOR REHABILITATION BY AUSTRALIALN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT. THIS PICTURE GIVES SOME IDEA OF JUST HOW MUCH THE WOMEN CARRY.