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Owen Stanley Ranges, Territory of Papua, 1940s

A view from a high point on the track over the Owen Stanley Ranges near Nauro looking directly in the direction of Kokoda. The valley is the Nauro valley through which the Brown River runs. The plateau immediately behind is Menari and on to Efogi, while in the distance is the Kokoda and Gap Ranges.

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Australian War Memorial, 027083

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