| Place | Asia: Borneo, Tarakan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 110074 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
TARAKAN ISLAND. 27 JUNE 1945. A RELIGIOUS GOOD LUCK CEREMONY WAS HELD BY JAVANESE IN THE PRESENCE ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND. 27 JUNE 1945. A RELIGIOUS GOOD LUCK CEREMONY WAS HELD BY JAVANESE IN THE PRESENCE OF BRIG D A WHITEHEAD, COMMANDING 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE, CAPTAIN J O GEDDES, STAFF CAPTAIN, 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE, MAJOR J EMEIS, COMMANDING OFFICER NETHERLANDS INDIES CIVIL ADMINISTRATION, MAJOR H A STHEEMAN, MILITARY OIL REHABILITATION SERVICE, AND OTHERS, TO MARK THE OPENING OF THE FIRST FIVE OIL WELLS ON TARAKAN. DURING THE CEREMONY THE HEAD OF A SACRED COW WAS SOLEMNLY BURIED IN A MINIATURE GRAVE. SHOWN, JAVANESE WORKMEN GATHERED ROUND THE GRAVE AND COW'S HEAD AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CEREMONY.