| Place | Asia: Borneo, North Borneo, Sandakan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P02326.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Barnett, Ken |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Sandakan, Borneo, 1941. Panorama of the town with substantial well-kept houses standing in neat ...
Description
Sandakan, Borneo, 1941. Panorama of the town with substantial well-kept houses standing in neat rows along pleasant streets, a sports field (left) and the waters of the bay in the background (right). The town was destroyed in a RAAF bombing campaign against occupying Japanese forces in 1945. (Donor K. Barnett)