Wau-Salamaua-Lae

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Wau-Salamaua-Lae

Abstract

The area of the Salamaua-Lae campaign in eastern PNG, initiated after the successful defence of Wau in 1943. Wau was also the site of a gold rush during the 1920s and 30's when prospective gold diggers arrived at the coast at Salamaua and struggled inland along the Black Cat Track.