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Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Printed "in the field" in the jungles of New Guinea...
Item # 701983
August 19, 1945
GUINEA GOLD, "Australian Edition", Aug. 19, 1945
* Rare military title
* Jungles of New Guinea
* World War II - WWII
Hailing itself as the "most bombed newspaper", this military publication was printed in the jungles of New Guinea, hence the title.
The headline announces: "JAP ENVOY FOR MANILA TODAY" "To Receive Surrender Document Tomorrow"" with related text.
Four pages, 10 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
background: Guinea Gold was a daily four‑page newspaper produced in the field for Allied troops in New Guinea during World War II, first issued on 19 November 1942 at Port Moresby. It carried world and home‑front news drawn from Australian and U.S. papers (and early MacArthur communiqués), aimed to boost morale and stave off boredom in the jungle.
Category: World War II
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