| Place | Asia: Borneo |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART23360 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Framed: 79.2 x 64.2 cm; Unframed: 45.7 cm x 60.9 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas |
| Maker |
Flett, James |
| Place made | Borneo |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Japanese look-out in tree at Kuala Belait
Description
On the road between Belait Jettu and Headquarters, 20th Australian Infantry Brigade, the look-out structure was erected as a watch tower by the Japanese during their occupation. On the left of the picture is a ruined compound, the scene of the burning of a building, full of Indian prisoners-of-war, by Japanese who returned after the U.S bombardment of the town, North West Borneo, 1945.