Historical information

Series of photographs taken near Rabaul in 1941 during WW2, of the Volcano Matupi and other local scenes. Taken by Ern King who died on Rabaul.

Physical description

Collection of 9 photos of Rabaul 1941. All Black and white with white borders.
1. A blow hole at Matupi with smoke coming out.
2. Snow on side of mountain.
3. A stump on side of Matupi.
4. & 5.Photos of Albino camp with soldiers watching natives.
6. Photo of the Volcano at Matupi.
7. Photo on top of Volcano at Matupi.
8. Photo of natives climbing a coconut tree.
9. Photo of a crocodile.

Inscriptions & markings

On the back of each is written the following;
1. A blow hole at Matupi.
2. Bed (?) of Matupi 1941.
3. A stump on side of Matupi.
4. & 5.Photos of Albino camp 1941. E.G. King
6. Matupi from the bottom 1941.
7.Near the top of Matupi.
8. Getting a few coconuts for use.
9. A snap of a crocodile.