1953 Press Photo Papuan New Guinea Unit Arrives for Coronation

Papuan New Guinea Unit Arrives for Coronation: The colourful Royal Papuan-New Guinea Constbulary unit, which will march in the coronation procession with the Australian Contingent, arrived at Southampton this morning. inthe New Australia. After disembarkation they proceeded to Pirbright Camp, where they will be quartered. Photo shows Back view of two of the contingent, with their skirt-type uniforms on their arrival at Working Station, enroute to Pirbright Camp.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1953.



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