Gateway To Australia (1942)

Titles read: “GATEWAY TO AUSTRALIA - KOKODA (NEW GUINEA) IN THE FRONT LINE“. Further titles explain that Australian ace war correspondent Damien Parer took his cameras to New Guinea for four months, securing many amazing pictures. He is responsible for some of the classic newsreel coverage of the war in other campaigns and is an experienced and reliable observer. Kokoda, New Guinea. C/U of newsreel cameraman Damien Parer seated before camera, relating his adventures on the Island of Kokoda in New Guinea. He tells how eight days ago he was with the advance troops in the jungle, facing the Japs at Kokoda. He talks of how highly trained, brave and disciplined the Japanese soldier is, although he is now up against some of the finest and toughest troops in the world. C/U of a map showing New Guinea and surrounding islands. Aerial views flying over dense jungle. Dakota aircraft drop supplies near front line troops. Cutaways to locals looking up. M/S of Australian troops opening the supplies and eat