| Accession Number | ART25508 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | unframed: 41.5 x 46.4 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on hardboard |
| Maker |
Rowed, Reg |
| Date made | c. 1945-1946 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Boxing match, Wewak Point
Description
Wewak Point Stadium on a Saturday night after the surrender, featuring one of the recreational activities provided for the troops after the Japanese surrender. The Aitape-Wewak campaign, fought in New Guinea, was the final campaign for the 6th Division. It was a slow and taxing campaign, fought from late 1944 until the end of the war in August 1945.