| Accession Number | F07172 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 19 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Wood, Frederick Sydney |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Huon Peninsula, Lae Markham River Area, Labu |
| Date made | 14 December 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Backwaters and swamps in the Labu area
Description
These waterways extend for miles through tropical jungle which is so thick it blocks out the sunlight. Sunken Japanese barges show that they had used these waters. Transport used for the trip was a small open power boat owned by 43rd Landing Craft Company. Lieutenant G. McInnes and three others in boat.
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Video of Backwaters and swamps in the Labu area (video)