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Abandoned torpedo factory
Art
Maker: Waite, Allan George
Scene inside an torpedo factory, showing abandoned and partially destroyed munitions. This image was painted in the 1950s from a photograph taken in 1946 while Waite was stationed in Japan with the B...ART94065
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A country and western group are performing for troops at a venue, probably in Japan
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
A country and western group are performing for troops at a venue, probably in JapanLEEJ0336
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Activities of the 34 Brigade en route for Kure Japan
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Two days out of Morotai, the Stanford Victory ran into heavy seas and gale force winds. Many troops on board were sick and some had cuts from being thrown about the steel decks. The ship was greeted a...F07445
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A female Japanese shopkeeper hangs squid up to dry on ropes outside her shop at a fishing village ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
A female Japanese shopkeeper hangs squid up to dry on ropes outside her shop at a fishing village in Japan, possibly near Izu. A rack of squid can be seen near the entry to her food shop.DUKJ3758
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After stand-down
Film
Maker: RAAF Cine Unit
A RAAF Cine Unit production mainly showing the recreation activities of RAAF personnel and families and general aspects of rural life in Japan during the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) p...F03276
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After volunteering at the weekend for operational service in Korea, men of the British ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
After volunteering at the weekend for operational service in Korea, men of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), Engineer Regiment, in Japan, line up to sign on.HOBJ1033
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A group of unidentified Australian officers from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
A group of unidentified Australian officers from the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) and their wives enjoyed a Madhatters Party in the A Mess at Kure, Japan. They wore a variety of decor...HOBJ2872
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A heavy fall of snow made the crowd run for shelter during the 34 Brigade Australia Day parade at ...
Photograph
Maker: Irvine, Ray
A heavy fall of snow made the crowd run for shelter during the 34 Brigade Australia Day parade at Hiro, Japan on 26 January 1948. Many of the Australian wives and children are seeing snow for the firs...IRVJ0077
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Air Commodore (Air Cdre) A M Charlesworth, inspects Australian troops at a British Commonwealth ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Air Commodore (Air Cdre) A M Charlesworth, inspects Australian troops at a British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) Investiture Parade, at Kure. Air Cdre Charlesworth also presented medals to offi...HOBJ0388
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Airstrip, Ozuki
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), area near Chofu and Shimoniseki. This aerodrome was used for the training of Japanese kamikaze pilots during the later stages of the war. From here they would...ART26382
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Air Vice Marshal Raymond Edward Trebilco interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Sound
Maker: Trebilco, Raymond Edward Llewelyn, Kenneth
(O33260) Trebilco, Raymond Edward DFC (Air Vice Marshal)S01675
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A Japanese man and two Japanese women pull on a rope while a second man pulls up a bucket of ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
A Japanese man and two Japanese women pull on a rope while a second man pulls up a bucket of water from a well. The rope is running through a pulley at the top of a frame which sits above the well.DUKJ3948
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Album related to the service of 3395 Captain Jeffrey James Shelton MC, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF)
Photograph
Album of 42 pages including covers containing 153 items, primarily photographs, and 8 loose items, related to the service of 3395 Captain Jeffrey James Shelton MC, British Commonwealth Occupation Forc...AWM2020.729.1
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Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and ...
Photograph
Maker: Queale, Alan
Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and documented by QX6717 Lieutenant Alan Queale, Military History Section photographer. The 64 photographs ...P11997
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Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and ...
Photograph
Maker: Queale, Alan
Album with a navy blue leather cover containing personal photographs of post-war Japan taken and documented by QX6717 Lieutenant Alan Queale, Military History Section photographer. The 76 photographs ...P11999
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Alexander Schmierer discusses his service in the Second World War, 1941-1944 and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), 1945-1949, interviewed by Edith Swift
Sound
Maker: Schmierer, Alexander Stanley Swift, Edith Steel
Lance Corporal Schmierer served with the 2/3 Battalion in the Middle East.S05160
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Allied Military Government safety campaign in Kure-Hiroshima district
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
This film as taken at the request of the Military Government Legal Section who hoped to use some of the scenes in a long range safety campaign. Instructions divided into three phases. 1. Instruction o...F07488
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All quiet
Art
Maker: Waite, Allan George
An old artillery post with bunker facing out over Kure.ART94079
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Alongside BCOF ferry terminal, Koyo, Eta Jima
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Familiar scene to all travellers on the Koyo - Kure ferry.ART26383
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American Independence Day parade and march past, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year's celebration was joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving peoples of...F07494
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American Independence Day parade, Hiro
Film
Maker: Cuthbert, Allan George
Independence Day was celebrated by the Americans in remembrance of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence. This year the celebrations were joined by the men of BCOF as freedom loving people...F07493
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Americans farewell BCOF, Tokyo
Film
Maker: Unknown
General Sir H C H Robertson is honoured by US Commander General Mark Clark. Opening ceremony at Yokohama Cemetery.F10270
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Anchor man, Hutchison, puts all he's got into the job during the tug of war competition at the ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Anchor man, Hutchison, puts all he's got into the job during the tug of war competition at the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) Annual Athletic Meeting for 1954 held at Anzac Park in Kure.HOBJ5090
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An ensemble of unidentified Japanese men, women and children wearing traditional dress. The ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
An ensemble of unidentified Japanese men, women and children wearing traditional dress. The costumes include kimonos, obis, headdresses and fans. The large group has just completed a performance, poss...HOBJ0243
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Anniversary parade BCOF Kure, Japan 1948
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Today, BCOF's 2nd anniversary, 2,300 officers, men and members of the Women's Services paraded in Anzac Park and were reviewed by the Acting Commander in Chief Air Vice Marshal C A Bouchier CB CBE DFC...F07482
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Antiques very old
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts two American or British women visiting an antiques shop, 'Antiques very old', with several staues on display. Much to their surprise, a man can be seen in the background carving an 'old' antiq...ART95093
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An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (left), ...
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (left), is greeted at an airfield by a fellow officer. The newly arrived officer has travelled on a Canadian Pac...LEEJ0539
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An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (right), ...
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
An unidentified Canadian Army officer with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (right), is greeted on the tarmac of an airfield by a fellow officer. The newly arrived officer has travelled on...LEEJ0538
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An unidentified goalkicker with the Provost Combined Rugby League team, attempts to kick a goal ...
Photograph
Maker: Hobson, Phillip Oliver
An unidentified goalkicker with the Provost Combined Rugby League team, attempts to kick a goal in a British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) match.HOBJ0577
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Anzac parade 1948 and investiture
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
On Sunday 25 April 1948, a special parade was held in Anzac Park in memory of those who lost their lives in both World Wars. Representative forces from all national components and service branches of ...F07503
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Anzac Park, Kure, Australia Day 1950
Art
Maker: Colville, George
The artist's impression of the Australia Day parade on Anzac Park, Kure, of BCOF troops. Mount Haigamine forms the background.ART26935
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Army chaplain A W Laing christening Diana Winifred Callander, who is reaching out towards the ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Army chaplain A W Laing christening Diana Winifred Callander, who is reaching out towards the font as the padre anoints her forehead.Army chaplain A W Laing christening Diana Winifred Callander, who ...DUKJ4093
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Army Minister visit to BCOF
Film
Maker: Defence Public Relations (DPR)
Army Minister visit to BCOFF11403
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Army vehicle registration books
Official Record
These records were used to simply log the administrative details of vehicles in use by the Australian Army. After disposal by the army, some of the vehicles found their way into the hands of private ...AWM126
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Arnold, Keith M (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Arnold, Keith Milton
Personal scrapbook maintained by NX206059 Private Keith Arnold, covering his experiences during recreation leave and active service during 1946-1947 with No.2 Sub-Depot, 21 Australian Army Ordinance U...PR01125
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Arrival of Air Marshal G Jones CB, CBE, DFC in Japan
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 22 July 1948 Air Marshal George Jones, Chief of Air Staff, RAAF, arrived at Iwakuni by RAAF Lincoln bomber aircraft. This particular Lincoln was all Australian-made, including the engines. This was...F07515
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Arrival of Australian Army's Medical Women's Service on hospital ship Manunda
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
Arrival and disembarkation of Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) personnel from the hospital ship Manunda at Kure, Japan.F07512
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Arrival of Australian's servicemen's dependents in Japan
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
Australian servicemen's dependants arrived in Kure on the 11 June 1947, in the Merkur from Australia. The families, twenty seven wives and twenty three children, came from all Australian states except...F07476
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Arrival of Lieutenant General H C H Robertson as C-in-C BCOF
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
34 (VX20321, VX80578) Lieutenant Colonel Horace Clement Hugh Robertson CBE DSO, flew from Australia to Tokyo a few days prior to 16 June 1946, the date on which he was to officially take over command ...F07465
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Arrival of Major General D T Cowan and BRIN Division troops at Kure Japan
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
On 30 March 1946, the British troopship Dunera carrying the first large contingent of the British and Indian Division, arrived at Kure Naval base from Bombay. Commanding the Division was Major General...F07449
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Arrival of troops for BCOF at Morotai
Film
Maker: Cuffley, Leighton Edward
Two Landing Ship, Tank (LST) arrived at Morotai from Balikpapan on 19 November 1945, carrying some 700 trooops plus equipment and transport. These troops are part of the Tokyo Force who are assembling...F07441
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At a social function in Japan, possibly at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, Dr E R Walker ...
Photograph
Maker: Lee, Douglas Herbert
At a social function in Japan, possibly at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, Dr E R Walker (right), Australian Ambassador to Japan talks with Lieutenant General W Bridgeford, Commander in Chief, Briti...LEEJ0389
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Athletic meeting Nile Kinnick Stadium
Film
Maker: Cartledge, Ronald Selby
At the Nile Kinnick Stadium in Tokyo, the BCOF team of twenty two athletics won the all Japan Meet from eight other teams drawn from various other American formations stationed in Japan. Clarrie Hayes...F07475
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Atom bomb damage, Hiroshima
Film
Maker: Military History Section, BCOF
General view of the damage caused by the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The bomb exploded at 8.15 am on the 6 August 1945. Approximately 60 per cent of Hiroshima was destroyed.F07489
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Australia Day parade, 1948
Film
Maker: O'Halloran, John Frederick M
More than a thousand Australian troops paraded at HQ 34th Australian Infantry Brigade to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the foundation of the Australian nation. The Chief of Staff, Air Vice Mars...F07492
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Australian Defence Medal: Sergeant L H W Andrew
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Defence Medal. Pantograph engraved around edge with recipient's details.AWM2017.1053.1.12
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Australian Red Cross Superintendent Lorna Robinson supervises an occupational therapy session ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian Red Cross Superintendent Lorna Robinson supervises an occupational therapy session with two unidentified patients in a ward, probably in the British Commonwealth General Hospital in Kure, J...DUKJ3932
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Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps: Warrant Officer Class I L H W Andrew
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps, engraved on reverse with recipient's details.AWM2017.1053.1.8
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Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, sheets and blankets at the Base Laundry. Original BCOF Public Relations caption: Attached to the Dry Clean...DUKJ4131
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Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, ...
Photograph
Maker: Dunkley, Harold Vaughan
Australian soldiers and Japanese employees washing, cleaning and packaging clothes, uniforms, sheets and blankets at the Base Laundry.DUKJ4128