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Location
Located in the mountains south of Bulolo.
History
Gold rush boom town of the 1930's. Errol Flynn arrived in New Guinea and lived for three years in Wau beginning in 1930. He worked as a patrol officer (Kiap) but soon became a trader, shipper and general hustler and gold prospector.
Wartime History
In response to the defeat in the
south of New Guinea, the Japanese resolved to strengthen their
hold in their remaining territory, by capturing Wau and its airfield,
but they failed.
Japanese
Missions Against Wau
February 6 - June 13, 1943
Wau Airfield
Built prior to the war, first used on April 18, 1927. Used heavily during the Wau campaign.
Bulolo No. 6 Dredge
Bulolo Gold Dredge that was overrun by the
Japanese. This dredge is still abandoned outside of Wau, where
it was used post-war, then abandoned.
Bulldog
Track
The old WWII Bulldog track intended to link Wau with Bulldog on the southern coast,
runs on from Edie Creek. It never actually got to the coast.
It has deteriorated, but can be walked in about 3 days.
C-47 "Early
Delivery" 41-38658 Nose 642
Pilot Schwensen, shot down February 6, 1943 discovered 1988
Ki-43 Oscar
Pilot Sato shot down February 6, 1943
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Last Updated
October 1, 2009
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