| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Mubo Salamaua Area, Salamaua |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 098575 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BESAMI BEACH, SALAMAUA AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-25. MEMBERS OF 2 MARINE FOOD SUPPLY PLATOON ...
Description
BESAMI BEACH, SALAMAUA AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-25. MEMBERS OF 2 MARINE FOOD SUPPLY PLATOON HAULING IN THEIR NETS. THEY ARE ASSISTED BY LOCAL NATIVES AND MEMBERS OF A PICNIC PARTY. THE UNIT PROVIDES FISH FOR THE AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL AND 112 CONVALESCENT DEPOT. ANY SURPLUS IS DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER UNITS.