| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096396 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Wewak, Wewak Area, Kairiru Island |
| Date made | 11 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-11. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER JAPANESE SOLDIERS ARE NOW WORKING ...
Description
MUSCHU ISLAND, NEW GUINEA, 1945-09-11. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER JAPANESE SOLDIERS ARE NOW WORKING ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOSPITAL TO ENABLE SICK JAPANESE TO RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SHOWN JAPANESE SOLDIERS DIGGING LATRINES. THE ISLAND IS NOW UNDER THE CONTROL OF HQ 6 DIVISION.