| Place | Asia: Malaya |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 005908 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Portrait |
| Physical description | Black & white, Portrait |
| Maker |
Department of Information Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Singapore |
| Date made | 18 February 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Governor of Singapore, Sir Shenton Thomas (left) and Lady Thomas (centre) were among a group ...
Description
The Governor of Singapore, Sir Shenton Thomas (left) and Lady Thomas (centre) were among a group of officers who greeted some 5750 Australians of the 8th Division, including the 22nd Brigade, on their arrival from Australia aboard the troop transport Queen Mary. Behind Lady Thomas is the General Officer Commanding Malaya, Lieutenant General L V Bond.