| Accession Number | F07195 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 54 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Kinna, Darrell |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, North Bougainville, Soraken Area |
| Date made | 1 April 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Lord and Lady Wakehurst, accompanied by Lady Blamey visit troops on Bougainville
Description
His Excellency Lord Wakehurst KCMG, taking salute after being met by Lieutenant General S. G. Savige CB CBE DSO MC ED; Hudson aircraft in background. Lady Blamey with fingers in ears as 25-pounders are fired. Lady Wakehurst standing hatless on deck of launch, Soraken. Lord Wakehurst being shown around the 26 Australian Infantry Battalion area by a private. Lord Wakehurst visiting ward at 2/1 Australian General Hospital.
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