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Hula village East of Port Moresby, Central Province, June 1921

Frank Hurley1921

Australian Museum

Australian Museum
Sydney, Australia

The Hula people built their houses over the coral reef. As the village was not connected to the mainland, this reduced the danger of attack by enemies as well as the worst effects of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.

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  • Title: Hula village East of Port Moresby, Central Province, June 1921
  • Creator: Frank Hurley
  • Date: 1921
  • Location: Papua New Guinea
  • Photographer: Frank Hurley

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