| Accession Number | RC04965 |
|---|---|
| Collection number | Leaflets Collection (Far Eastern Liaison Office Leaflets) J175 |
| Collection type | Published Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Measurement | Overall: 18.8 x 12.2 cm |
| Object type | Leaflet |
| Maker |
Far Eastern Liaison Office |
| Date made | 24 March 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Minami Taiheiyô Shûhô dai 29 gô [South Pacific Weekly no 29].
Description
A propaganda newspaper produced by the Far Eastern Liaison Office (FELO) during the Second World War. The item is written in Japanese and was distributed to Truk Island, Eniwetok, Kwajelein Island, Admiralty Islands, Los Negros Island and Rabaul. An English translation of the text is attached. This issue covers events such as the Empress' Birthday, the Dolls' Festival, the concerns about the war among Japanese citizens, the death of KOKUBU Seigai and the defeats of the Japanese in the South and Central Pacific. It also discusses the shipping problem of Japan and the situation in Burma. The recent war situation in Europe is also mentioned.