Historical information

Photographs of Tambi Island, Finschhafen, PNG, collected by Alva Marie Bennetts whilst in transit to posting in BCOF.
Part of the Bennetts Collection.
See Cat No.9726P for details of Alva Bennetts (VFX 128835) service.

Physical description

Series of black and white photographs.
1. Photo of buildings in a compound. Buildings are raised above ground level.
2. Photo of two men in shorts standing in front of buildings. Two small children standing next to closest building. Each building has a verandah and is raised above ground level.
3. Photo of a group of men in shorts in front of a building. Building is raised above ground level and has a thatched roof.
4. Photo of buildings in a compound.
5. Photo of a raised building surrounded by palm trees.
6. Photo of an ocean scene with two islands visible on the horizon.

Inscriptions & markings

1. to 3. Handwritten on back in black ink: ”TAMBI ISLAND”
4. Handwritten on back in black ink: “TAMBI ISLAND, FINSCHHAFEN, N.G.”
5. Handwritten on back in black ink: “TAMBI ISLAND”
6. Handwritten on back in black ink: “ENTRANCE TO DREGER HARBOUR, FINSCHHAFEN”