Accession Number | P02018.409 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
Maker |
Associated Press |
Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
Date made | 15 August 1945 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Crowds of civilians and soldiers fill a city street during celebrations for VP day. After the ...
Description
Crowds of civilians and soldiers fill a city street during celebrations for VP day. After the announcement of Japan's capitulation there were scenes of rejoicing throughout Australia. Smiling faces in Sydney show the relief and happiness. Note the sign for the Rural Bank of NSW in the background.