| Accession Number | 018647 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Date made | 11 June 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Labuan Island, Borneo. 11 June 1945. The Union Jack flag is raised, tied to the branches of a ...
Description
Labuan Island, Borneo. 11 June 1945. The Union Jack flag is raised, tied to the branches of a tree. This was the first time that Australian forces had advanced into British Territory since the beginning of the Pacific war.