Brisbane, Qld. 1945-08-15. Elevated view of crowds of civilians and soldiers in a city street ...

Accession Number P02018.410
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Maker Courier Mail Newspaper
Place made Australia: Queensland, Brisbane
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Brisbane, Qld. 1945-08-15. Elevated view of crowds of civilians and soldiers in a city street during celebrations for VP day. After the announcement of Japan's capitulation there were scenes of rejoicing throughout Australia. Smiling faces in Brisbane show the relief and happiness.

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