| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 091676 |
| 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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SORAKEN AREA, BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-04. MEN OF 16 FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, ...
Description
SORAKEN AREA, BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-04. MEN OF 16 FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, WORKING ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAST WEST TRAIL. THE ROAD, MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 4,400 YARDS, RUNS FROM FREDDIE BEACH TO PORA PORA. IT WILL BE CORDUROYED THROUGH ITS ENTIRE LENGTH AND PASSES THROUGH SOME OF THE WORST SWAMP COUNTRY IN THE NORTH OF THE ISLAND.