| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096480 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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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 THE COX MEMORIAL BUILDING, IN MANGO AVENUE, ERECTED IN MEMORY OF THE REVEREND W.H. COX FOR THIRTY YEARS SERVICE IN THE AREA. TROOPS OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE OCCUPIED RABAUL AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER AND BEGAN RESTORING FACILITIES.