| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 098441 |
| 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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KAVIENG, NEW IRELAND. 1945-10-19. A JAPANESE PILLBOX CONSTRUCTED FROM A WARSHIP GUN TURRET ON THE ...
Description
KAVIENG, NEW IRELAND. 1945-10-19. A JAPANESE PILLBOX CONSTRUCTED FROM A WARSHIP GUN TURRET ON THE SHORE AT KAVIENG. AN AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS IS BEING SET UP IN THE AREA WITH CAPTAIN F.N.W. SHAND, ANGAU DISTRICT OFFICER, IN CHARGE, TO OPERATE IN NEW IRELAND AND SURROUNDING SMALLER ISLANDS.