| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 094945 |
| 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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CAPE WOM, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-08-07. WHEN FLOODWATERS COME DOWN FROM THE HILLS, BRIDGES ...
Description
CAPE WOM, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-08-07. WHEN FLOODWATERS COME DOWN FROM THE HILLS, BRIDGES ARE WRECKED AND ROAD WASHAWAYS OCCUR. ENGINEERS WORK THE CLOCK ROUND AT TOP SPEED TO BRING ROADS BACK INTO SERVICE FOR THE TRANSPORT OF VITAL STORES BY HEADQUARTERS COMMAND, AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS, 6 DIVISION. IN THIS INSTANCE ENGINEERS PLAN TO RAISE A SUNKEN BRIDGE AND CONSTRUCT 100 FEET OF ADDITIONAL DECKING WITHIN 12 HOURS.