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2 July 1942

Capt Bert Kienzle begins creation of 'Fuzzy Wuzzy' carrier system along Kokoda Track. He's surprised to find Sam Templeton and his Diggers at the start of the Kokoda Track, still waiting for their supplies.

He's confronted with about 600 natives, living in miserable conditions, with many already sick and bewildered at their fate. He combines with the legendary 'Doc" Vernon, a WWI Medical Officer and they begin organising them and reassuring their charges.

 

 

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