| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 075528 |
| 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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MADANG, NEW GUINEA. 1944-08-25. QFX50502 SISTER M. NEWTON (1) OUT WALKING WITH A CHINESE FAMILY ...
Description
MADANG, NEW GUINEA. 1944-08-25. QFX50502 SISTER M. NEWTON (1) OUT WALKING WITH A CHINESE FAMILY IN THE GROUNDS OF THE 2/11TH GENERAL HOSPITAL. THIS FAMILY WAS CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE AT MADANG AND TAKEN TO HANSA BAY. THE BABY WAS BORN ON THE WAY BACK TO MADANG AFTER THE RESCUE BY THE AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AND THE FAMILY ARE NOW TEMPORARILY QUARTERED IN THE HOSPITAL GROUNDS.