Accession Number | AWM2018.641.1 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
Maker |
WA Newspaper Ltd |
Place made | Australia: Western Australia, Perth |
Date made | 15 August 1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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VP Day, Perth
Description
A group of unidentified civilian men and women celebrating in the streets of Perth on Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. Japan had accepted the Allies demand of unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945, causing celebrations in all allied countries.