Item F1229 - Trip to Ramu River from Madang

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F1229

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Trip to Ramu River from Madang

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  • 1927 (Creation)

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1 v. ; 21 cm.

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(1896-)

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Reginald Beazley, resident in Brisbane, managed a plantation on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea, and prospected for gold near the junction of the Juat and Jimmi Rivers. He also led the Akmana Expedition in its second attempt to find gold.

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Diary of a trip to Ramu River from Madang, August 1927, transcribed from rough notes on field sketch map in poor condition. Also article from Pacific Islands monthly, April 1971, and newspaper cutting on the Akmana expedition, Sydney Morning Herald, April 10, 1971. Three leaves ms., three leaves sketch maps. Cover title of folder: Expedition 'The Akmana'.

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  • English

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Holograph and typescript.

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991008596739703131

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Migrated

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Migrated from LMS: April 2019, P.A.

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