| Accession Number | F07204 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 48 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Kinna, Darrell |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Central Bougainville, Torokina, Piva Airstrip, Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, South Bougainville, Buin Road, Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, South Bougainville, Gazelle Harbour, Motupena Point |
| Date made | 5 July 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
HRH the Duke of Gloucester, Governor General of Australia visits Bougainville.
Description
Coverage of His Royal Highness (HRH) the Duke of Gloucester's - then Governor General of Australia, visit to Bougainville. HRH's Avro York aircraft at Piva airstrip. He is greeted by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Australian Corps, VX13 Lieutenant General Stanley George Savige CB CBE DSO MC ED. At Motupena Point HRH is greeted by 36 (VX38969) Major General William Bridgeford CBE MC, GOC 3 Australian Division. HRH meeting Matron M. Hurley at 2/1 Australian General Hospital.
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Video of HRH the Duke of Gloucester, Governor General of Australia visits Bougainville. (video)