| Accession Number | F07316 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 20 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Rainsford, Keith Carr |
| Place made | Malaysia: Labuan |
| Date made | 10 September 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Surrender to Major-General Wootten at Labuan
Description
As a result of leaflets dropped by RAAF over Sapong Estate on mainland of Borneo, contact was made with Lieutenant General Maso Baba, Supreme Commander of Japanese forces in Borneo. He was instructed to fly to Labuan and surrender to 351001 (NX7) Major General George Frederick Wootten CB CBE DSO, General Officer Commanding 9th Australian Division. Also identified: Private L Taylor, Military Police, armed with Owen gun, patrols outside Japanese general's quarters and tent where rest of Japanese party is billetted. [Scenes from No 12 onwards were shot at the silent speed of 16 frames per second.]
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Video of Surrender to Major-General Wootten at Labuan (video)