| Accession Number | 110289 |
|---|---|
| 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, 1945-06-28. A GOOD LUCK CEREMONY WAS HELD BY THE JAVANESE IN THE PRESENCE OF BRIG ...
Description
TARAKAN ISLAND, 1945-06-28. A GOOD LUCK CEREMONY WAS HELD BY THE JAVANESE IN THE PRESENCE OF BRIG D.A. WHITEHEAD, COMD 26 INFANTRY BRIGADE AND OTHER OFFICIALS TO MARK THE OPENING OF THE FIRST FIVE OIL WELLS ON TARAKAN. SHOWN, A HAPPY GROUP OF JAVANESE OILFIELD WORKMEN GOING HOME AFTER THE CEREMONY ON THEIR TRUCK BEATING GONGS, TOM-TOM DRUMS AND PLAYING FLUTE-LIKE INSTRUMENTS.