| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096479 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-11. ALL BUILDINGS AND INSTALLATIONS AT RABAUL WERE DESTROYED BY ...
Description
RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-11. ALL BUILDINGS AND INSTALLATIONS AT RABAUL WERE DESTROYED BY ALLIED AIR ATTACKS. THIS PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE RUINS OF A BUILDING IN MANGO AVENUE THOUGHT TO BE EITHER THE BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES OR THE MASONIC TEMPLE. TROOPS OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE OCCUPIED RABAUL AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER AND BEGAN RESTORING FACILITIES IN THE AREA.