| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 112828 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MELBOURNE, VIC. 15 AUGUST 1945. LOOKING DOWN ON THE CROWD OF PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE THE TOWN ...
Description
MELBOURNE, VIC. 15 AUGUST 1945. LOOKING DOWN ON THE CROWD OF PEOPLE GATHERED OUTSIDE THE TOWN HALL SOON AFTER THE NEWS CAME THROUGH OF THE JAPANESE SURRENDER; CALLED VP DAY, THAT IS VICTORY PACIFIC. THE PHOTOGRAPH WAS TAKEN FROM THE TOWER OF THE MANCHESTER UNITY BUILDING.