| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073824 |
| 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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KARKAR ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-06-04. PX150 CAPTAIN R H BOYAN, AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA. ...
Description
KARKAR ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-06-04. PX150 CAPTAIN R H BOYAN, AUSTRALIAN NEW GUINEA. ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT (2), EXCHANGING RICE FOR TROPICAL FRUITS WITH ONE OF THE NATIVES. TWENTY PER CENT OF THE NATIVES ON THE ISLAND SUFFERED DYSENTERY AND MALNUTRITION DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION. THE ISLAND IS NOW OCCUPIED BY MEMBERS OF THE 37/52ND INFANTRY BATTALION.