| Accession Number | F07190 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 12 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Kinna, Darrell |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville, Central Bougainville, Torokina |
| Date made | 24 February 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
15 Infantry Brigade sports, Torokina
Description
15 Brigade sports at Torokina, Bougainville 24 February 1945. Shows soldier putting on sandshoes. Competitors marching past official stand. Lieutenant General S.G. Savige CB CBE DSO MC ED, takes salute. The 100 yards footrace. Tug of war event. The finish of the 200 yards event. Competitors in the 440 yard event rounding corner. Troops line fence of sports area, refreshment stand in the background. Band marching across sports oval. Troops gather around refreshment stand. Sign in background reads "Jerry's Jungle Juice". Finish of obstacle race. Competitors in the high jump event.
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