| Accession Number | F07360 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 45 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Thain, Ernest Robertson |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
| Date made | 5-8 October 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Activities at 2/2 Commando camp Rabaul
Description
Many of the soldiers seen in this film were photographed by Damien Parer in Timor. Mainly the troops are shown relaxing and swimming. Scenes include - Major Laidlaw, CO of the Squadron, Lieutenant B Campbell and Captain R Fox. Also shown are Sergeant E Hodgson, one time prisoner of the Japanese in Timor, Sergeant J Poynton BC (Dutch) DCM MID, Corporal Harrison - claimed by Major Laidlaw and others to be the finest soldier in the AIF, Lance Corporal F O'Neill, who brought out the radio from Japanese held Tibessi in Timor on which contact with Darwin was first made.
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Video of Activities at 2/2 Commando camp Rabaul (video)