| Accession Number | 018971 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Portrait |
| Physical description | Black & white, Portrait |
| Place made | Borneo: Balikpapan |
| Date made | July 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
With the cessation of fighting in the area thousands of natives are now streaming back to their ...
Description
With the cessation of fighting in the area thousands of natives are now streaming back to their home villages carrying their meagre belongings. As soon as the Japanese were driven from their villages they were encouraged to return to assist in producing crops and food to feed the population.