A group of Headquarters 11 Division listening to the radio for news of the projected Japanese ...

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Accession Number 095256
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Place made Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Jacquinot Bay Area, Jacquinot Bay
Date made 12 August 1945
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

A group of Headquarters 11 Division listening to the radio for news of the projected Japanese surrender. The new radio station 9AE operated by Australian Army Amenities Service is taking the opportunity to keep troops up to date with surrender moves and test equipment at the same time.