War Relic

A bomb found recently in hospital grounds at Finschhafen, New Guinea. It is presumed to be unexploded although it is right beside pathway which has been used for months.

Native boys cutting the grass in hospital grounds discovered it. They reported it im mediately to the hospital which had it fenced off and notified the A.D.O., who in turn notified District Commissioner, Lae, who ad vised Bomb Disposals. The bomb was (early April) awaiting arrival of a Bomb Disposal unit. One native boy excitedly told PIM's photographer of his uncle's fate with a similar bomb. A small key will be noticed on top of the bomb photographed—it appears Uncle turned the key, the bomb exploded and Uncle was no more. Matchbox was included in photograph for purposes of comparison.