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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS FRAMED, THE KOKODA TRAIL, Unknown

  • Text panel as part of the framed photos Kokoda trail.

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  • Framed photos of the Kokoda Trail campaign.

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  • Text panel as part of the framed photos Kokoda trail.
  • Framed photos of the Kokoda Trail campaign.

Historical information

The description outlines the the Kokoda Campaign from July 1942 to November 1942. The track is 96 K’s or then it was 60 miles over the Owen Stanley Ranges in New Guinea. Australian casualties were 625 KIA, 1600 WIA and a huge 4,000 casualties due to illness.
Over the years there has been many discussions as to whether it is a “trail” or a”track”.
This item is on display in the Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road.

Physical description

Framed series of photos 13 in all re the Kokoda Track Campaign in New Guinea in 1942. Photos are set in a green background with each photo having a yellowish border. A rising Sun Badge is center near the bottom. At the bottom is a text description of the campaign.

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