RATONGOR, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-10. CHINESE CHILDREN OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES LINE UP OUTSIDE THE ...

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Accession Number 097796
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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RATONGOR, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-10-10. CHINESE CHILDREN OF ALL SHAPES AND SIZES LINE UP OUTSIDE THE GAILY DECORATED ENTRANCE TO THE CAMP TO WAIT THE ARRIVAL OF THE NATIVE BAND. MEMBERS OF 11 DIVISION ALSO ATTENDED THE GALA DAY AT THE CHINESE CIVILIAN INTERNMENT CAMP ON THE 34TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMING TO POWER OF THE CHINESE REPUBLIC GOVERNMENT. AMPLE SUPPLIES OF RED CROSS AND AUSTRALIAN ARMY FOOD STUFFS MADE A PICNIC OF THE DAY FOR THE CHILDREN.