| Accession Number | F07467 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 30 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Cartledge, Ronald Selby |
| Place made | Japan: Hiroshima, Hiroshima |
| Date made | 28 June 1946 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Japanese repatriation centre Ujina, Japan
Description
For several months a detachment of Australian soldiers have been supervising the repatriation of Japanese POWs at Ujina, port of Hiroshima. Inspection of belongings, confiscation of prohibited articles, medical examination, inoculation and dusting with insecticide DDT are routine events at the Centre. The Japanese, who are greeted and assisted by girl volunteers, have expressed surprise at the good treatment they receive on their homecoming. Also identified: Corporal Stone of Mildura, VIC; 48000 (SX2931) Captain Archibald Frederick Lukyn, 67th Australian Infantry Battalion.
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Video of Japanese repatriation centre Ujina, Japan (video)