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A Chinese family outside one of the newly constructed homes, in the new Chinatown, situated near ...
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A Chinese family outside one of the newly constructed homes, in the new Chinatown, situated near Matupi crater. Although razed by allied bombing, the town commenced to reappear soon after occupation b...099939
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Beresford, William E (Captain, b.1919)
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Maker: Beresford, William E
Two letters written by Japanese prisoners of war in Rabaul to Captain Beresford. The letters were written after the cessation of hostilities, when Captain Beresford went to Rabaul with HQ 11 Division ...PR00678
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BITAGALIP, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-12-01. CAPTAIN S.J.B. ASPREY, INVESTIGATING OFFICER, LEGAL SECTION, ...
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BITAGALIP, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-12-01. CAPTAIN S.J.B. ASPREY, INVESTIGATING OFFICER, LEGAL SECTION, HQ 11 DIVISION, WHO IS DEALING WITH THE IDENTIFICATION OF JAPANESE WAR CRIMINALS AROUND RABAUL.099282
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BLANCHE BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-28. LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF (1) ...
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BLANCHE BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-28. LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF (1) INSPECTING A JAPANESE TYPE 97 CHI-HA MEDIUM TANK MANNED BY AUSTRALIANS OF 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT WHICH ...097474
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Clift, Leslie George, Staff Sergeant
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Maker: Clift, Leslie George
Papers collected by Clift relating to the Japanese occupation of Rabaul. Include 4 1943 issues of "Guinea Gold", the official programme of the 11 Australian Division Joputa Racing Club, October 1943. ...PR91/121
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JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-07. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES IN THE SOUTH ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-07. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA, STAFF OFFICERS, ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE OFFICERS AND ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY OFFICE...095816
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JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-07. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES IN THE SOUTH ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-07. FOLLOWING THE SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA, STAFF OFFICERS, ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE OFFICERS, AND ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY OFFIC...095815
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Major General Kenneth William Eather (third from front), General Officer Commanding 11 Division, ...
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Maker: Morgan, Lindsay Stuart
Major General Kenneth William Eather (third from front), General Officer Commanding 11 Division, and Lieutenant Colonel Woo Yien (left), commander of Chinese Army troops in New Britain, inspecting tro...097902
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MALAGUNA, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-06. LIEUTENANT GENERAL V.A.H. STURDEE, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING ...
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MALAGUNA, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-06. LIEUTENANT GENERAL V.A.H. STURDEE, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING FIRST ARMY (1), ACCOMPANIED BY MAJOR GENERAL K.W. EATHER, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 11 DIVISION (2) IN...098697
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MALAGUNA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-25. CAPTAIN F.C. JACOBS, OFFICER COMMANDING 13 BRIGADE ...
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MALAGUNA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-25. CAPTAIN F.C. JACOBS, OFFICER COMMANDING 13 BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION (2), CONFERRING WITH MAJOR G.K. ANDERSON, OFFICER COMMANDING 2 COMPANY, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS...097175
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75 mm Type 41 Field gun (Japan)
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75mm Field gun with hydrospring recoil mechanism. Cradle is mounted on a carriage with iron rimmed wooden spoked wheels. The trail is constructed from two parallel tubular steel trails which clamp to ...RELAWM36886
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70 mm Type 11 Mortar
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Japanese mortar, Model 11 (1922) calibre 70mm. This mortar has a rifled tube, and fires a projectile of the same design as that used in the common Model 89 grenade discharger. It is fired by the impac...RELAWM36877
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90 mm Type 94 Mortar Barrel
Technology
The Japanese Type 94 (1934) heavy mortar was used by the Japanese Army throughout the Second World War. The mortar is a smooth bore, muzzle loading weapon with a fixed firing pin. It is fitted with a...RELAWM36879.001
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-15. ENGINEERS OF 13 FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ...
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-15. ENGINEERS OF 13 FIELD COMPANY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, PUTTING ON THE WATER SUPPLY FOR HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION. WATER WILL BE CHLORINATED IN THESE TWO 3...098047
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-15. THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S AREA, HEADQUARTERS 11 ...
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-15. THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S AREA, HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION, SHOWING THE COMMANDER'S HOUSE AND MESS SITUATED ON THE OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE SITE.098046
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S LIVING QUARTERS, ...
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Maker: Morgan, Lindsay Stuart
NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S LIVING QUARTERS, HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION. THE COMMANDER'S HOUSE AND MESS ARE SITUATED ON THE OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE SITE.098050
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S MESS, HEADQUARTERS 11 ...
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S MESS, HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION. THE COMMANDER'S HOUSE AND MESS ARE SITUATED ON THE OLD GOVERNMENT HOUSE SITE.098049
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE JAPANESE LIAISON OFFICE (FRONT) AND VISITOR'S HUT ...
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Maker: Morgan, Lindsay Stuart
NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE JAPANESE LIAISON OFFICE (FRONT) AND VISITOR'S HUT (REAR). THE BUILDINGS ARE SITUATED IN THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S AREA, HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION.098051
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE VIEW OVER SIMPSON HARBOUR FROM THE GENERAL OFFICER ...
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NAMANULA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-15. THE VIEW OVER SIMPSON HARBOUR FROM THE GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING'S MESS, HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION. THE COMMANDER'S HOUSE AND MESS ARE SITUATED ON THE OLD GO...098048
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY ...
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY SHOWING SHIPPING AND HARBOUR INSTALLATIONS, VIEWED FROM OBSERVATORY HILL, IN 11 DIVISION AREA. (JOINS NO. 9...098016
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY ...
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY SHOWING SHIPPING AND HARBOUR INSTALLATIONS, VIEWED FROM OBSERVATORY HILL, IN 11 DIVISION AREA. (JOINS NO. 9...098018
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY ...
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY SHOWING SHIPPING AND HARBOUR INSTALLATIONS, VIEWED FROM OBSERVATORY HILL, IN 11 DIVISION AREA. (JOINS NO. 9...098015
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY ...
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OBSERVATORY HILL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-13. PANORAMIC VIEW OF SIMPSON HARBOUR AND BLANCHE BAY SHOWING SHIPPING AND HARBOUR INSTALLATIONS, VIEWED FROM OBSERVATORY HILL, IN 11 DIVISION AREA. (JOINS NO. 9...098017
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One of the main streets in the new Chinatown situated near Matupi crater. Although razed by ...
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One of the main streets in the new Chinatown situated near Matupi crater. Although razed by allied bombing, the town commenced to reappear soon after occupation by 11 Division. Under the guidance of t...099938
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PALMALMAL, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-08. AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER, ALLIED PRISONERS ...
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PALMALMAL, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-08. AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER, ALLIED PRISONERS WERE PICKED UP AT RABAUL BY HMAS VENDETTA AND BROUGHT TO JACQUINOT BAY. THEY WERE THEN TAKEN BY ROYAL ...096046
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PALMALMAL, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-24. SERGEANT G.M. OTA (1) AND SERGEANT M.J. ...
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PALMALMAL, JACQUINOT BAY, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-08-24. SERGEANT G.M. OTA (1) AND SERGEANT M.J. FUJIKAWA (2), UNITED STATES MEMBERS OF LANGUAGE DETACHMENT SENDING SIGNALS FROM HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION TO T...095518
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PERSONNEL AT WORK IN THE CIPHER OFFICE, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- SERGEANT ...
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PERSONNEL AT WORK IN THE CIPHER OFFICE, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- SERGEANT R. J. MORRIS (1); CORPORAL E. H. HIGGONSON (2); CAPTAIN G. J. S. GILCHRIST (3); SERGEANT I. H. TAYLOR (...097067
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-25. CAPTAIN V.W. BAYLISS, OFFICER COMMANDING 4 INFANTRY ...
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-25. CAPTAIN V.W. BAYLISS, OFFICER COMMANDING 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS, EXAMINING A JAPANESE RADIO SET.097171
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. SIGNALMAN J.E. PEATEY, 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION, 11 ...
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. SIGNALMAN J.E. PEATEY, 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS 11 DIVISION SIGNALS, WORKING ON INCOMING LINE.097169
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-25. SIGNALMAN L.S. LAZARUS (1) AND SIGNALMAN W. WATSON ...
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-25. SIGNALMAN L.S. LAZARUS (1) AND SIGNALMAN W. WATSON (2), MEMBERS OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS, WORKING A NUMBER 10 WIRELESS TRAN...097170
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-26. THE BRIGADE SIGNAL OFFICE, 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL ...
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PILA PILA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-26. THE BRIGADE SIGNAL OFFICE, 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS.097177
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PILLA PILLA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. SIGNALMAN R.E. BASTIN (1) AND CORPORAL E.L. MUSTER (2), MEMBERS ...
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PILLA PILLA, RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. SIGNALMAN R.E. BASTIN (1) AND CORPORAL E.L. MUSTER (2), MEMBERS OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE SIGNAL SECTION, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS, TESTING THE LINES AT A TEST POINT.097168
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-20. A BOX OF JAPANESE 75 MM AMMUNITION IN STORAGE IN 11 DIVISION ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-20. A BOX OF JAPANESE 75 MM AMMUNITION IN STORAGE IN 11 DIVISION AREA, SHOWING RUST AND CORROSION CAUSED BY POOR WATERPROOFING.098932
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-28. A CEREMONIAL PARADE AND MARCH PAST BY TROOPS OF 11 DIVISION WAS ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-28. A CEREMONIAL PARADE AND MARCH PAST BY TROOPS OF 11 DIVISION WAS INSPECTED BY GENERAL SIR THOMAS A. BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC A...098400
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-28. A CEREMONIAL PARADE AND MARCH PAST BY TROOPS OF 11 DIVISION WAS ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-28. A CEREMONIAL PARADE AND MARCH PAST BY TROOPS OF 11 DIVISION WAS INSPECTED BY GENERAL SIR THOMAS A. BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC A...098401
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-28. A CEREMONIAL PARADE AND MARCH PAST BY TROOPS OF 11 DIVISION WAS ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-28. A CEREMONIAL PARADE AND MARCH PAST BY TROOPS OF 11 DIVISION WAS INSPECTED BY GENERAL SIR THOMAS A. BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC A...098395
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-17. A DRIP FEED OF DISTILLATE AND WATER WHICH IS USED FOR THE LARGE ...
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Maker: Morgan, Lindsay Stuart
RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-17. A DRIP FEED OF DISTILLATE AND WATER WHICH IS USED FOR THE LARGE BAKING FURNACES OPERATED BY SECTION 2, 8 FIELD BAKING PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION AREA.098054
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A FIRE IN 5,500 TONS OF JAPANESE AMMUNITION AWAITING DUMPING OFF RABAUL. ALL THE AMMUNITION WAS DESTROYE...099873
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A FIRE IN 5,500 TONS OF JAPANESE AMMUNITION AWAITING DUMPING OFF RABAUL. ALL THE AMMUNITION WAS DESTROYE...099876
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A FIRE IN 5,500 TONS OF JAPANESE AMMUNITION AWAITING DUMPING OFF RABAUL. ALL THE AMMUNITION WAS DESTROYE...099874
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A FIRE IN 5,500 TONS OF JAPANESE AMMUNITION WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE WHICH RAGED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. SHO...099878
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1946-03-01. AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF HEAT, SELF COMBUSTION OF CORDITE CAUSED A FIRE IN 5,500 TONS OF JAPANESE AMMUNITION AWAITING DUMPING OFF RABAUL. ALL THE AMMUNITION WAS DESTROYE...099879
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-24. A GENERAL VIEW OF THE CAMP AREA, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS.
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-24. A GENERAL VIEW OF THE CAMP AREA, 11 DIVISION SIGNALS.097159
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-20. A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A CAMOUFLAGED FIELD STACK OF JAPANESE ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-20. A GOOD EXAMPLE OF A CAMOUFLAGED FIELD STACK OF JAPANESE AMMUNITION IN STORAGE IN 11 DIVISION AREA.098931
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-13. A GROUP OF ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS 11 DIVISION OFFICERS WHO ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-11-13. A GROUP OF ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS 11 DIVISION OFFICERS WHO ARE AMONG THE FIRST HIGH PRIORITY PERSONNEL TO DEPART UNDER THE DEMOBILIZATION PLAN. THEY SEEM HAPPY AT ...098803
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-12-08. A HAPPY GROUP OF 11 DIVISION TROOPS WITH HIGH PRIORITY FOR ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-12-08. A HAPPY GROUP OF 11 DIVISION TROOPS WITH HIGH PRIORITY FOR DISCHARGE WAITING TO EMBARK ON HMAS WESTRALIA FOR RETURN TO AUSTRALIA.099392
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-14. A JAPANESE 105MM ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN MOUNTED ON A HIGH FEATURE ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-14. A JAPANESE 105MM ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN MOUNTED ON A HIGH FEATURE NEAR THE FORMER GOVERNMENT HOUSE AT RABAUL. COMMANDING SUCH A STRATEGIC POSITION IT WAS A SOURCE OF ANNOYA...096641
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-27. A JAPANESE ROLLER, MANNED BY FORMER JAPANESE TROOPS, PREPARING ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-27. A JAPANESE ROLLER, MANNED BY FORMER JAPANESE TROOPS, PREPARING THE DIVISIONAL PARADE GROUND IN WHAT WAS ONCE THE MAIN PART OF RABAUL. THE PREPARATIONS ARE FOR THE CERE...098388
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-03. A JAPANESE SOLDIER WITH A VICTORY LOAN SANDWICH BOARD, WALKING ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-03. A JAPANESE SOLDIER WITH A VICTORY LOAN SANDWICH BOARD, WALKING AROUND HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION AREA TO HELP PROMOTE VICTORY LOAN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE TROOPS.097447
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-01. A JAPANESE WORKING PARTY UNDER HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION ...
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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-10-01. A JAPANESE WORKING PARTY UNDER HEADQUARTERS 11 DIVISION SUPERVISION LINED UP BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THEIR DAY'S WORK.097434