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Activities of the 34 Brigade en route for Kure Japan
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Two days out of Morotai, the Stanford Victory ran into heavy seas and gale force winds. Many troops on board were sick and some had cuts from being thrown about the steel decks. The ship was greeted a...F07445
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After stand-down
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Maker: RAAF Cine Unit
A RAAF Cine Unit production mainly showing the recreation activities of RAAF personnel and families and general aspects of rural life in Japan during the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) p...F03276
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Air Vice Marshal Fred Barnes interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Sound
(O33196) Barnes, Fredrick William (Air Vice Marshal)S01674
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Alexander Schmierer discusses his service in the Second World War, 1941-1944 and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), 1945-1949, interviewed by Edith Swift
Sound
Maker: Schmierer, Alexander Stanley Swift, Edith Steel
Lance Corporal Schmierer served with the 2/3 Battalion in the Middle East.S05160
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Allied Military Government safety campaign in Kure-Hiroshima district
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
This film as taken at the request of the Military Government Legal Section who hoped to use some of the scenes in a long range safety campaign. Instructions divided into three phases. 1. Instruction o...F07488
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Alongside BCOF ferry terminal, Koyo, Eta Jima
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Familiar scene to all travellers on the Koyo - Kure ferry.ART26383
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American Independence Day parade and march past, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year's celebration was joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving peoples of...F07494
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American Independence Day parade, Hiro
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Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year the celebrations were joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving people...F07493
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Americans farewell BCOF, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Unknown
General Sir H C H Robertson is honoured by US Commander General Mark Clark. Opening ceremony at Yokohama Cemetery.F10270
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Anniversary parade BCOF Kure, Japan 1948
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Today, BCOF's 2nd anniversary, 2,300 officers, men and members of the Women's Services paraded in Anzac Park and were reviewed by the Acting Commander in Chief Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier CB CBE DFC...F07482
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Antiques very old
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts two American or British women visiting an antiques shop, 'Antiques very old', with several staues on display. Much to their surprise, a man can be seen in the background carving an 'old' antiq...ART95093
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Anzac parade 1948 and investiture
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
On Sunday 25 April 1948, a special parade was held in Anzac Park in memory of those who lost their lives in both World Wars. Representative forces from all national components and service branches of ...F07503
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Army Minister visit to BCOF
Film
Maker: Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Army Minister visit to BCOFF11403
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Arrival of Air Marshal G Jones CB, CBE, DFC in Japan
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 22 July 1948 Air Marshal George Jones, Chief of Air Staff, RAAF, arrived at Iwakuni by RAAF Lincoln bomber aircraft. This particular Lincoln was all Australian-made, including the engines. This was...F07515
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Arrival of Australian Army's Medical Women's Service on hospital ship Manunda
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Arrival and disembarkation of Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) personnel from the hospital ship Manunda at Kure, Japan.F07512
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Arrival of Australian's servicemen's dependents in Japan
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Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Australian servicemen's dependants arrived in Kure on the 11 June 1947, in the Merkur from Australia. The families, twenty seven wives and twenty three children, came from all Australian states except...F07476
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Arrival of Lieutenant General H C H Robertson as C-in-C BCOF
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Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant Colonel Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO, flew from Australia to Tokyo a few days prior to 16 June 1946, the date on which he was to officially take over command ...F07465
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Arrival of Major General D T Cowan and BRIN Division troops at Kure Japan
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 30 March 1946, the British troopship Dunera carrying the first large contingent of the British and Indian Division, arrived at Kure Naval base from Bombay. Commanding the Division was Major General...F07449
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Arrival of troops for BCOF at Morotai
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Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Two Landing Ship, Tank (LST) arrived at Morotai from Balikpapan on 19 November 1945, carrying some 700 trooops plus equipment and transport. These troops are part of the Tokyo Force who are assembling...F07441
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Athletic meeting Nile Kinnick Stadium
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
At the Nile Kinnick Stadium in Tokyo, the BCOF team of twenty two athletics won the all Japan Meet from eight other teams drawn from various other American formations stationed in Japan. Clarrie Hayes...F07475
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Atom bomb damage, Hiroshima
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Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
General view of the damage caused by the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The bomb exploded at 8.15 am on the 6 August 1945. Approximately 60 per cent of Hiroshima was destroyed.F07489
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Australia Day parade, 1948
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Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
More than a thousand Australian troops paraded at HQ 34th Australian Infantry Brigade to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the foundation of the Australian nation. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Mars...F07492
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Australians on leave visit the Ueno Zoo, Japan
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
Shots taken of some Australian soldiers at Ueno Park during the autumn festival celebrations and at the Ueno Zoo.F07506
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Australian troops explain why they have signed on for a second tour of duty in Japan as members of the Australian component of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). Address by Lieutenant General Northcott Commander of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) on the first anniversary of the arrival of BCOF in Japan
Sound
Maker: Various Northcott, John Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd (AWA) Northcott, John
The interviewees discuss the living conditions and some discuss their duties as members of BCOF. The recordings were made in Japan and played in Australia to encourage new recruits to join BCOF. Where...S00016
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Australian troops in the Japanese Alps
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
A party consisting of troops of 34th Australian Infantry Brigade HQ staff enjoy skiing on slopes at Dogoyama. All the party are beginners, some never having seen snow before their arrival in Japan.F07450
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Australian troops march through Tokyo
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Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
A composite battalion drawn from 34th Australian Infantry Brigade was formed to take over guard duties at the Imperial Palace and other important buildings in Tokyo. The battalion was led by 18001 (QX...F07455
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Back to Tokyo, 15 miles
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a man in a suit standing on the side of the road, next to a broken down car, which is on a road with the sign 'Back to Tokyo 15 miles' nearby. The car is on a road in a landscpe with hills and...ART96000
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BCAIR fire power demonstration Onasami Shima
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Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 23 September 1947, BCAIR aircraft gave a firepower demonstration by bombing and strafing five targets on Onasami Shima. The Commander-in-Chief BCOF, 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace ...F07517
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BCOF activities, Japan, 1949-1950
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Maker: Ryan, Frank
Long shot of island target range. Pan of harbour area showing installations. RAAF men backs to camera viewing with binoculars the attacks on the island. Smoke from explosions. 77 Squadron RAAF Mustang...F00254
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BCOF leave centre Kawana Hotel
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Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
At Ito Peninsula, Japan, the Kawana Hotel was opened for BCOF troops and their dependants as leave centres. The hotel catered for swimming, golf, theatre, reading rooms and other hobbies.F07483
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BCOF on parade Japan DPR/S/3
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby Gell, Digby
An Army Public Relations promotional short on Australians serving with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). Foreward 'The soldiers of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan ha...F07526
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BCOF parade at Tokyo for Princess Elizabeth's wedding
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Before several thousand spectators representing many nations, more than 1,200 BCOF troops paraded to mark the royal wedding. The parade gave a general salute on the arrival of 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Li...F07500
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Beating the retreat ceremony Indian, Anzac Oval
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Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
Prior to embarking on the troopship Devonshire on their way home to India, the 2/5th Royal Gurkha Pipe Band and the red coated Kumaons Band performed their last ceremony together in Japan by beating t...F07487
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Bierwirth, Rudolph (Lieutenant General, b.1899-d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Bierwirth, Rudolph
Collection relating to the Korean War service of 314 Lieutenant General Rudolph Bierwirth, British Commonwealth Forces Korea, England, Japan and Australia, 1955-1956. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of pap...3DRL/6409
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Bleechmore, Sidney John CBE (Brigadier b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Bleechmore, Sidney John
Brief history of the role performed by the Royal Australian Engineers during the occupation of Japan as part of BCOF. Includes general details of movement to Japan, base location and activities of the...MSS1284
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Bloomfield, Jack (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Bloomfield, Jack
Four photograph albums of Lieutenant Jack Bloomfield relating to his service with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in 1946. Images in the albums depict Japanese civilians, landscapes...PR01939
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Boating, Lake Chuzenji
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Australian troops boating on Lake Chuzenji, in the Nikko area of Japan, 80 miles north of Tokyo during leave stay at the "Lakeside Hotel", one of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) chain...ART26540
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Boxing trophy: British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A wooden trophy surmounted by a gold anodised figure of a boxer, with a gold anodised eagle on the base. Attached to the front of the main column of wood is an engraved brass plate which is secured w...REL/18705
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Bridge to the leave hostel, Beppu
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
The Leave Hostel at Beppu, named "Hakuum Hostel", was a former favorite holiday place for Hirohito. British Commonwealth Occupation Force troops now relax in the once very exclusive holiday rendezvous...ART26734
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34 Brigade training at Morotai
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Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
The 65th, 66th and 67th Battalions of the 34th Australian Infantry Brigade commence training in drill movements at Morotai prior to proceeding to Japan as an Occupation Force. Scenes of Australian Arm...F07443
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(431907) Burston, Robin Alexander (Bob) (Colonel)
Sound
Maker: O'Keefe, Brendan Gregory
Robin Alexander (Bob) Burston as a captain, 20 Field Ambulance, Morotai and Kure, Japan, 1945-1947; and as a Colonel, 1 Australian Field Hospital, South Vietnam, 1968, interviewed by Brendan O'Keefe....S02147
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Cable laying at BCOF
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
To provide additional signal channels between BCOF HQ on the island of Eta Jima and Kure on the mainland, BCOF Signal Section laid a multi-channel cable entailing overhead, underground and submarine c...F07469
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Ceramic vase fused with melted glass, atomic blast Hiroshima: Elsie May Rayner
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Remains of a ceramic vase fused with melted glass.REL/21011.003
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Ceremonial retreat at Tokyo
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
A guard from the 5th Ghurka Rifles, assisted by the massed pipe bands of the 1st Punjab Regiment, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders and the Royal Ghurka Rifles together with the Kumaon Regimental Ba...F07471
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Changing of the guard at the Emperor's palace
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Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
On 11 May 1946, forty men under Lieutenant Chapman from 65 Australian Infantry Battalion took over guard duties from the American 7 Cavalry Regiment. This was the first BCOF guard on the Palace. Inspe...F07456
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C-in-C BCOF visits New Zealand troops
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Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO, Commander-in-Chief BCOF in Japan, inspects various New Zealand troops and nurses in BCOF area. Also identified: Brigadie...F07459
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Colonel Eric Harold Smith DSO (Ret'd) as the captain Adjutant later a company commander 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR), Korea, 1952-1953, interviewed by Bill Fogarty
Sound
Maker: Preston, Lenny
Smith speaks of his pre-military background; his posting after commissioning to operational infantry service in New Guinea in July 1945; his service in the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF)...S02292
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Commander in Chief BCOF Lieutenant-General Robertson joins 1 US Cavalry Division
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Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
At a parade held in the US Cavalry Camp in Tokyo, 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO was made an honorary member of the 1st US Cavalry Division by Major Gen...F07461
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Disposal of Japanese ammunition
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Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Australian soldier at cordite stack laying cordite fuse away from main dump. Japanese working in background.F07509
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6 Division volunteers leaves Wewak for BCOF in Japan
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Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
Members of 6th Australian Division who volunteered for service with the BCOF, Japan, left Wewak on 26 October 1945, in the troopship MV Manoora. Shows two soldiers carrying placard "Tokyo here we come...F07440
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Donald Douglas Beard discussess his service as a doctor and surgeon in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC), 1949-1968, interviewed by Brendan O'Keefe.
Sound
Maker: Beard, Donald Douglas
The interview covers his posting to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), Kure, Japan, 1949-1950. Later attached to 3 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), Korea, 1951, followed by ...S02143
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Donnelly, Roma
Manuscript
Maker: Donnelly, Roma
Thesis titled `A Civilising Influence? Women in The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan 1946-1952.' Discusses the contribution by Women in Nursing and Medical Services, Red Cross, YMCA, Can...MSS1555
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Dr Evatt's tour of BCOF installation
Film
Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
Dr and Mrs Evatt, as guests of the Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant-General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO, made a tour of the BCOF installations today on their arri...F07496
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Dulcie Thompson as a member of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), the Royal Australian Army Nursing Service (RAANS) and the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), 1940-1966, interviewed by Jan Bassett
Sound
Maker: Bassett, Jan Thompson, Dulcie Vera Bassett, Jan
Early life; began nursing at the age of 19 in Adelaide; joined army reserve in 1937; after declaration of war in 1939 carried out part-time nursing duties for the army on days off from civilian nursin...S01811
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Education in Japan
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Maker: Walker, D C
Children of the officers and men serving with BCOF in Japan attend army schools. At the date taken, classes are small as the Australian families have not yet arrived. BCOF is an integrated force and t...F07511
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Embarkation of part of the 34th Australian Infantry Brigade on the Stanford Victory at Morotai
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Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
After training in the Morotai area, members of 34th Australian Infantry Brigade embarked on the Stanford Victory on 7 February 1946, for the six day journey to Kure, Japan, as part of the Japan Occupa...F07444
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Embarkation of 1048 troops of the 34 Australian Infantry Brigade on SS Taos Victory at Morotai
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
The main contingent of the 34th Australian Infantry Brigade, some 1000 men, embarked on SS Taos Victory on 15 February 1946, at Morotai, for the trip to Kure, Japan. Also arrival of Lieutenant General...F07446
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Empire Day Tokyo
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
Empire Day in Tokyo was celebrated by a parade of units forming the BCOF, through the streets. Commander in chief (C-in-C) BCOF Lieutenant General John Northcott officially opened Empire House, former...F07464
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Entertainment for the Troops Collection, Souvenirs 4
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The collection contains a diverse range of items such as invitations to afternoon teas, dances, dinners, parties and receptions, maps and guides to cities, accommodation and transport, and details of ...RC02398
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Eric Smith and Lauchlan MacLean, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), Japan, Second World War, interviewed by Bill Fogarty
Sound
Maker: Maclean, Lauchlan Duart Australian War Memorial Brassell, Bill
Discuss their personal experiences of the Second World War; training in Australia; going to Japan with British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF).S01682
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Establishment of RAF station at Miho
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
General views of the reconstruction of the former Japanese Naval Air Academy at Miho which was to become a RAF station. In charge of the advanced RAAF party was O4394 Flying Officer Harold Edwin Panne...F07463
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Farewell to the Ship
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a young woman, seated on a pole at a pier, with a suitcase beside her, crying as a ship sails out of the harbour behind her. A crowd of Japanese people are beside her on the pier. This is one ...ART95090
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First Lancastrian to land in Japan
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
The first Lancastrian aircraft chartered by the RAAF from Qantas arriving at Iwakuni. O36 Air Vice Marshal John Patrick Joseph McCauley greets the crew. Mr Alex Gurney, passenger, originator of the Bl...F07473
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Fishing with Cormorants
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a young woman on a fishing boat at night, with Japanese fishermen using cormorants to catch fish. This is one of 15 cartoons by a Japanese artist of miltary life in Japan, capturing the day to...ART95094
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General Blamey at athletics meeting
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
VX1 General Sir Thomas Albert Blamey GBE KCB CMG DSO ED, visits an athletic meeting held at Anzac Park during his three week visit to Japan. He took the salute for the march past and also presented th...F07507
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General coverage HMAS Kanimbla Japan to Australia
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Troops returning from BCOF Japan to Australia via the HMAS Kanimbla. Troops embarked at Kure. The following scenes show troops on the Kanimbla.F07504
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Grand RAAF job: last courier to Japan (Cinesound Review)
Film
Maker: Cinesound
The fourth item on this Cinesound Review newsreel is coverage of the last DC-3 courier flight to BCOF in Japan by DC-3 A65-71 of 86 Wing RAAF. The Dakota left from Schofields airfield, west of Sydney...F03609
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Guard change in Tokyo
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Tokyo, Japan circa 1948. New Zealand guard hands over to Australian guard.F07484
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Guard of honour for General Blamey
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
A Guard of Honour from the 65th Australian Infantry Battalion (BCOF) was formed at Kure on the 29 September 1948, on the arrival of VX1 General Sir Thomas Albert Blamey GBE KCB CMG DSO ED. General Bla...F07508
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Guide to Japan
Film
Maker: O'Brien, John William Alexander
Introduction: 'Presenting. Guide to Japan.' Tokyo and the Diet building. Imperial Palace and various scenes of other building, places and temples. Tour group aboard the US Army train the Coronet Limi...F04952
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Guppy, M D (Private, b: 1921 d: 1987)
Manuscript
Maker: Guppy, M D
Manuscript titled `A Japanese diary', recounting experiences with BCOF in Japan during 1946-1948. Describes hardships and lack of amenities, sightseeing with the `Tourist Club' (including visits to te...MSS1618
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Haigh, Joan Merritt, MBE
Private Record
Maker: Haigh, Joan Merritt
Letters and service papers of Joan Merrit Haigh MBE, while working in Japan as a Welfare Officer and later with British Occupation Forces of the Rhineland (Germany).PR01430
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Hiroshima Atom Bomb commemoration service
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Dedicated to peace, Hiroshima's second peace festival was officially opened with impressive and picturesque ceremony. The Commander-in-Chief BCOF, 34 (VX21321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace Cleme...F07474
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Hurst, Douglas Charles DFC (Group Captain, b. 1923 - d. 2007)
Manuscript
Maker: Hurst, Douglas Charles
Collection relating to O11371 Group Captain Douglas Charles Hurst, who served with the Royal Australian Air Force between 1942 and 1970. Consists of a 21 page typescript memoir titled 'The Air Force C...MSS2150
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In a great tradition
Film
A Directorate of Public Relations, Department of the Army production tracing the then 9 year history of the 3rd Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment. Covers its formation in New Guinea as the 67 B...F03618
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Independence Day on the Imperial Plaza, Tokyo 1948
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Independence Day was celebrated on 5 July 1948 as the 4 July was a Sunday and General MacArthur declared the Monday a holiday. At the Imperial Plaza a parade was held, General MacArthur took the salut...F07499
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Inspection of 34 Brigade and address by Lieutenant General Northcott, Commander in Chief Empire Occupation Force
Film
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
On 23 December 1945, some 3,500 members of 34 Brigade paraded on Wama Airstrip, Morotai, for an inspection by 32 (VX63396) Lieutenant General John Northcott CB MVO; after listening to an address by Ge...F07442
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Japan at 50 words a minute
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a young woman seated at a typewriter, in which she has typed onto a piece of paper the words 'Japan at 50 words a minute' and is surrounded by pieces of paper on the floor. This is one of 15 c...ART95089
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Japanese election coverage
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
During the Japanese elections in April 1946, observer teams comprising Australian, New Zealand, British and United States forces toured the BCOF area in an endeavour to ensure that the instructions is...F07451
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Japanese repatriation centre Ujina, Japan
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
For several months a detachment of Australian soldiers have been supervising the repatriation of Japanese POWs at Ujina, port of Hiroshima. Inspection of belongings, confiscation of prohibited article...F07467
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Japanese Samurai
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts two men in Samurai costumes attacking each other in a room. This is one of 15 cartoons by a Japanese artist of miltary life in Japan, capturing the day to day incidents and expereinces of the ...ART96001
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a young woman, seated at a Tea Ceremony, with an elderly couple, who is surprised at the entry of a soldier behind her. This is one of 15 cartoons by a Japanese artist of miltary life in Japan...ART95088
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Japan out takes
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Maker: O'Brien, John William Alexander
Various out takes from Brigadier O'Brien's films taken during his service in Japan with BCOF. [Colour] Traditional Japanese orchestra. [B&W] Traditional houses. Snow and forest scenes. [Colour] The O'...F04957
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John Gorman interviewed by George Imashev about military service with British Commonwealth Occupational Forces (BCOF), with the occupational forces in Germany after the Second World War and with British Forces in Korea
Sound
Maker: Gorman, John
Interview 1: John Gorman discusses early life; his father was a former army officer; Duntroon; visits by Duntroon cadets to family property; attends Riverview College in Sydney; his brother John joins...S02113
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Kamaon Regimental Band beat the retreat
Film
Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
At BCOF HQ, Eta Jima, the Chief of Staff O33 Air Vice Marshal Francis Masson Bladin inspected and took the salute when the Kamaon Regimental Band Beat the Retreat in front of the BCOF HQ buildings. Th...F07495
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Karuizawa
Film
Maker: O'Brien, John William Alexander
A home movie taken by Brigadier (Brig) John O'Brien. Brig O'Brien served as the Leader of the Australian Scientific Mission to Japan 1945-1946 and Chief of the Scientific and Technical Division Suprem...F04953
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Kawana, Oshima, Fuji
Film
Maker: O'Brien, John William Alexander
A home movie taken by Brigadier (Brig) John O'Brien. Brig O'Brien served as the Leader of the Australian Scientific Mission to Japan 1945-1946 and Chief of the Scientific and Technical Division Suprem...F04954
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King's Birthday parade, 1947
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
A parade was held on the Plaza to celebrate the King's birthday. Troops in the parade were 2/5th Gurkha Rifles and the 30th Field Battery, Royal Regiment of Artillery. Bands, Indian, Royal Northumberl...F07514
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King's Birthday parade Tokyo, 1948
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Paraded troops of 'A' Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery Regiment and members of 2 New Zealand Guard Battalion in honour of the King's birthday. Immediately following the royal salute the Actin...F07510
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Lay, Mavis Jean (Lieutenant, b.1922 - d.2016)
Private Record
Maker: Bladin, Francis Masson British Commonwealth Commonwealth of Australia
Collection relating to the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces service of VFX121878 Mavis Jean Lay, Australian Army Medical Women's Service, Japan, 1947-1953. Collection consists of four documents...AWM2017.213.11
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Lieutenant General Robertson and servicemen's wives
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Coverage on board ship transit Japan.F07516
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Lieutenant General Robertson at Kaitaichi
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
On his arrival at the former HQ camp at Kaitaichi, the Commander in chief (C-in-C) BCOF, 34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO, inspected a guard supplied by C...F07468
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Lieutenant General Robertson's inspection of 65 Australian Infantry Battalion & Battalion taking over guard duties in Tokyo from 2/5 Royal Ghurka Rifles
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant General Horace Clement Hugh Robertson, Commander in Chief BCOF accompanied by 26 (N392) Brigadier Ronald Nicholas Lamond Hopkins CBE, 34th Brigade Commander, visited F...F07472
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Lieutenant General Robertson visits base units
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
Accompanied by Brigadier (Brig) W Wilson, CO British Commonwealth Base, the Commander in Chief BCOF visited units under Base Command, meeting unit officers and inspecting the facilities in the area. A...F07470
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Life and scenes in Japan
Film
Maker: O'Brien, John William Alexander
Opens with title 'Presenting life and scenes in Japan'. Mount Fuji. Japanese children. Mt Fuji again. Driving a car up a mountain road near Mount Fuji. Title: 'A rural sequence near Fuji'. Shows Japan...F04951
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Man in bath with surprised woman
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a woman wearing a fur coat, surprised by seeing a man in a bath on the ground in front of her. Behind the two figures is a Japanese bath house. This is one of 15 cartoons by a Japanese artist ...ART95091
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McDonald, James William. (Sergeant b.1919 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: McDonald, James William
Album containing photographs and picture cards of Japan, some showing devastation of Atomic Bomb. embroidered cover.PR00532
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McNab, Flora
Private Record
Maker: McFarlane, Mary Hamilton
Collection relating to NFX77216 Captain (later Major) Flora McNab of the Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) covering her service in the Middle East during the Second World War and in Japa...PR01675
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Melted piece of bottle, atomic blast Hiroshima
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Melted piece of turquoise coloured bottle glass. Probably the base of the bottle.RELAWM34348.001