| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Wewak Madang Area, Alexishafen |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 080239 |
| 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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ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-07. MEMBERS OF THE 4TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS ...
Description
ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-07. MEMBERS OF THE 4TH FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS REMOVE BURNT OR ROTTED TIMBER FROM THE UPPER STOREY OF THE PRIEST'S RESIDENCE IN THE MISSION AT SOUTH ALEXISHAFEN. THE BUILDING, PARTIALLY DESTROYED BY STRAFING AND BOMBING IS BEING RESTORED AS A CASUALTY CLEARING STATION. THE REMAINS OF THE CATHEDRAL, USED AS AN AMMUNITION DUMP BY JAPANESE FORCES, IS IN THE BACKGROUND.