| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 097760 |
| 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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MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-10. PIER AT THE BEACHHEAD ON MUSCHU ISLAND WHICH WAS ...
Description
MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-10. PIER AT THE BEACHHEAD ON MUSCHU ISLAND WHICH WAS CONSTRUCTED BY JAPANESE TROOPS TO RECEIVE AUSTRALIAN FAST SUPPLY BOATS. MAJOR E.S. OWENS, ASSISTANT ADJUTANT AND QUARTERMASTER GENERAL, HEADQUARTERS 6 DIVISION, IS ON A TOUR OF INSPECTION OF THE JAPANESE COMPOUND ON THE ISLAND. THE FIELD SECURITY BOAT WHICH BROUGHT THE OFFICIAL PARTY OVER FROM CAPE WOM IS TIED UP AT THE PIER.