| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 077137 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-11-27. NX95472 LIEUTENANT F.S. WOOD, PHOTOGRAPHER, MILITARY HISTORY ...
Description
LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-11-27. NX95472 LIEUTENANT F.S. WOOD, PHOTOGRAPHER, MILITARY HISTORY SECTION, TAKING A MOVIE OF A CROWD OF CURIOUS NATIVES DURING HIS VISIT TO BUTIBUM VILLAGE. THIS VILLAGE HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY THE AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT TO HOUSE AND REHABILITATE THOSE NATIVES WHO SUFFERED DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF THE AREA.