Surrender of Japan ending WWII.General Douglas Macarhur. & Emperor Hirohito Signing Document.

Original copy of report prepared and signed by Linton Lancashire VX84376 V29336 and attachments on the Japanese surrender of Dutch Borneo. Two page typed copy report of the ceremony and negotiations leading to the Japanese Surrender of Dutch Borneo signed by L Lancashire WO1 2/5 Australian Field Ambulance. Three pages of typed copy outlining the ceremony for the signing by Vice Admiral KAMADA of the Instrument of Surrender aboard HMAS Gascoyne on 8 Sep 1945. Two pages of diagrams depicting layout for surrender ceremony. Original signed copy of report and attachments of the arrangements for the signing ceremony of the Japanese Surrender of Dutch Borneo on 8 Sep 1945. Seven pages of cream coloured foolscap paper with black typeJanpanese Surrender of Dutch Borneo 8th September, 1945japanese surrender of dutch borneo, hmas gascoyne, 8/9/1945, ww2

This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945. It was acquired by Squadron Leader Victor James RAF, stationed in Hong Kong and New Territories Refer Cat No 5084P.Small circular compass of 25mm diameter. It has a black dial. A simple double ended arrow indicates bearing, arrow also has glow in the dark material on end. It has a small black leather strap and buckle. The top outer circumference is divided into segments with Japanese symbols.japanese, wwii, raf, hong kong

Framed B & W photograph titled: "AT SEA, OFF BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO, 8 SEPTEMBER 1945". Grey card window mount with title and text below image. Glossy black metal frame. The image features the Japanese Surrender Party on board the RAN vessel HMAS Burdekin at the end of the surrender ceremony listening to instructions on the surrender procedures to be adopted.

Darwin, Pacific, New Guinea & surrender of Japanesesecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

After the Japanese surrender in WW2 the Allies (inc Australia) occupied Japan. Australia was part of the BCOF contingent. (British Commonwealth Occupation Force) one of the man Aimee was the disarmament of the Military. Item is part of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a fairly modern local production (it had an internet address at the top). It has six pages, printed in black ink. Fastened with one staple.ww2, japan, ocupation

.1) The Herald 8.1945. Japanese Surrender. Broad sheet newspaper. .2) Bendigo Advertiser 8.1995. Special supplement commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII. Broadsheet. .3) The Age 7.1968. Pages 9/10, map showing Australia's place in Asian Defence 1967 - 68. Broadsheet. .4) The Sun 8.1973. Torn sheet showing photo of 3 marksmen from Bendigo & their rifles.documents - newspapers, military history, supplements.

A documentary conspectus of the worst war in history beginning at the German invasion of Poland 1939 and ending with the last Japanese surrenders in September - October 1945. This book is an attempt to put together a chronicle of how it actually felt to be alive, to see, to hear, to smell, to feel the war first hand.The War 1939-1945 - Printed 1960 Dark blue cover with ware and tear around the edges MapsDate stamps from HMAS Albatross library wwii, phony war, winter war, norway

Two newspapers are similar in size and heading. Single sheet paper when folded provides 4 pages. Printing in black ink. .1) Japan Signs Surrender .2) Gen. Adachi surrenders to 6 Division . Sword handed over ww2, pacific war, japan surrender

Japanese Surrender Ceremony at MOROTAI on 9 Sept 1945. Japanese Officer in the dark uniform is Lieutenant General Fusataro TESHIMA, Leader of the Japanese 2nd Army. The second man is a Japanese Naval Officer Captain Toru OYAMA. The Australian Officer at the table is Lieutenant General Frank BERRYMAN, a member of Blamey's staff. An audible recording of the ceremony is apparently on the internet including Blamey's speech.Four black and white photos. 1. This image shows at least 5 Japanese Senior officers standing to attention. At their front is a Senior Australian Officer wearing a pistol belt. He has his slouch hat with slouch part down. The Australian Officer is wearing small gaitors and boots. 2. General Blamey standing to attention on left of picture. A Japanese officer is signing some paperwork. In the background can be seen a large body of troops watching. The ground they are on has been covered in some white crushed rock. 3. A senior Japanese Officer in darkish uniform with a white shirt is signing some papers using a fountain pen. He has 4 rows of ribbons on his left chest.. On the front of his hat is star. 4. A senior Japanese Officer, lighter uniform, wearing a lanyard, is signing some papers using a fountain pen. He has 3 rows of ribbons on his left chest. On his lapels are a rectangle with 3 stars on it. On the front of his hat is a light coloured badge, possible an anchor on it. ww2, japanese surrender, morotai, blamey

The Instrument of Surrender signed at Singapore by Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten for the Allies and General Itagaki for the Japanese. During his time as Supreme Allied Commander of the Southeast Asia Theatre, Lord Mountbatten's command oversaw the recapture of Burma. A personal high point was the receipt of the Japanese surrender in Singapore when British troops returned to the island to receive the formal surrender of Japanese forces in the region led by General Itagaki on 12 September 1945, codenamed Operation Tiderace. General Itagaki was convicted of war crimes and executed inn 1948.The surrender of Imperial Japan was announced on August 15 and formally signed on September 2, 1945, bringing the hostilities of World War II to a close.Following the war, Mountbatten was known to have largely shunned the Japanese for the rest of his life out of respect for his men killed during the war, and as per his will, Japan was not invited to send diplomatic representatives to his funeral in 1979,Black frame with silver insert with glass of a photocopy of the Instrument of Surrender of the Japanese Forces. Script is in black on white paper with a red square seal at the bottom left, mounted on cream board.Instrument of surrender of Japanese Forces under the command or control of the Supreme Commander, Japanese Expeditionary forces, southern regions within the operational theatre of the Supreme Allied Commander, South East Asia. Signed at Singapore at 0341 hours (G.M.T.) on 12 September, 1945.wwii, world war 2, imperial japanese forces, surrender, singapore, japanese army

Local newspaper with articles of Japan Agrees To Surrenderdated 15/8/1945The Sun Newspaper dated 15/8/1945Newspaper The Sun 15/8/1945

Items in a collection re E.M. Collihole VX35201, refer Cat No 7235 for his service details. 1. Newsletter - Paper, cream coloured, black typed print, one page, two sides printed. 2. Newsletter - Paper, cream, black typed print, two pages, three sides printed. 3. Newsletter - Paper, cream, black typed print, one page, two sides printed.1. TARAKAN TIMES, Wed August 15, 1945 " PEACE" Japan Surrenders. 2. TARAKAN TIMES, Sunday, Sept 2, 1945 " SURRENDER SIGNED" . 3. TARAKAN TIMES, Monday Oct 1, 1945. " DUTCH SAY MOST INDONESIANS WILL CO-OPEATE WITH NEW DEAL".tarakan, newsletters, ww2

Local Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper dated 15/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 155 - 2 CopiesJapan Agrees to Surrender , Lest We Forget- POW Prison Ordealjapan agrees to surrender, lest we forget, newspaper, world war 2

Collection relates to Harold Johnson TX3956. Refer to Cat. No. 4053.3 for service details..1) Photo, black & white, harbour scene showing two ships, one at lean, buildings and timber on wharf. Hand writing on rear. .2) Photo, black & white, view over Jerusalem towards hills. .3) Photo, black & white, close up of a mosque with one person in front. .4) Photo, black & white, bombed wreckage of a gun emplacement overlooking a harbour. .5) Photo, black & white, air strip with covering and a plane coming into land, background appears to be jungle. .6) & .7) Photo, black & white, Japanese surrender being conducted aboard a ship. Photos are various sizes. .1) On rear in pencil "Close up of the wreck, Love Hal xxx" .2) On rear in pencil "View of Jerusalem from YMCA" .3) On rear in pencil "Mosque of Omah Jerusalem Love Hal xxx"photographs, jerusalem

Alfred Robert Maskell VX25221 was a POW in Japan at the time of the air drop, he souvenired the document. Refer 2485 for medals and service history also 1100.2, 2489P.Document on yellowed paper with black printing on both sides. Heading is "Allied Prisoners". One side is in English the other in Dutch. Document explains that Japan has surrendered and that air drops will begin to POW's. Details re bundles, contents, rations, allowances, clothing and instructions on food consumption.documents, pow

WWII Historical significanceCopy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese Forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and adjacent islands.Describes the layout and conditions of surrender Dated September 1945.

Captured in the South West Pacific area from surrendered Japanese soldiers. Brought home by an Australian soldier and later donated to the Ringwood RSL.Silk with Rising Sun diameter 60cm.Japanese language markings. Also english "Major Watanabe....also Majolleictnant."

Various Victorian Newspaper covering start of WW2 and end of WW2 and one covering ANZAC Day in 1927.Faded newspapers on yellowed paper with black writing. 1. The Morning Post April 26th 1927 with articles relating to ANZAC Day. Broadsheet format and 10 pages content. 2. The Sun, Wed Aug 20th 1939 covering era up to the Declaration of War in Europe. Tabloid format in 42 pages. 3. The Sun, Sat Sept 2, 1939 covering lead up to Declaration of War on 2nd Sept, 1939. Tabloid format in 48 pages. 4. & 5. Bendigo Advertiser, Thur Aug 16, 1945 re end of WW2 with Japanese Surrender. Broadsheet format with 16 pages. 6. The Herald, Wed Mar 21st, covering key battles of both theatres of WW2. Broadsheet format with 12 pages.bendigo advertiser, the sun, morning post, newspapers, ww2

Australia was part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces in Japan after their surrender. Item s pat of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625.This is a cardboard covered book. There is a large image of Japan on front cover in colour. It shows a volcano mountain range - numerous boats on seaways. In the foreground is a thin pine plantation. It has 95 pages of text, charts and photos about Japanese history and culture.Inside front cover is modern price of $18.00.ww2, japan, 1945 on

Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945Signed by Vernon Sturdee, LT General First Australian Army and Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army (signed in Japanese characters).documents-certificates, japan, military history, surrender

A two page account of the end of World War 2 and mentions of Legatees who had roles in the current of the Japanese. In "Bouganville the surrender was made to Legatee SG Savige." Also "Legatee J.D.Rogers (Brigadier) represented Australia at the Japanese surrender at Singapore to Lord Louis Mountbatten and led the group of six officers who met and escorted the Japanese delegates. . " Was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy. Appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Two typed quarto pages discussing the end of the war in 1945 and mentioning Legatees.Hand written A and B on top right hand corner and some edits in blue ink.history, world war two, stan savige

WW2 silk scarf printed with the Selma Times. Selma. Alabama announcing the unconditional surrender by JapanSquare cream silk scarf printed front page pf the newpaper in green ink"The Selma Times Journal" dated September 2nd, 1945silk, japanese, the selma times journal

Instrument of Surrender marking the surrender of Japanese Forces by Vice Admiral Kamada to Australian Major General Edward James Milford on 8 September 1945. After the surrender of Japan, a Dutch military court convicted Kamada of war crimes for the executions of 1,500 west Borneo natives in 1944 and the ill treatment of 2,000 Dutch POWs held on Flores Island. Kamada was sentenced to death and was executed on 18 October 1947.Black and white photograph of documentinstrument of surrender, ww2

OFF SAMARINDA, BORNEO. 1945-09-08. AUSTRALIAN AND JAPANESE OFFICERS DISCUSS THE SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE FORCES IN DUTCH BORNEO ON THE QUARTERDECK OF THE FRIGATE HMAS BURDEKIN.Black and white photograph of uniformed men around table on board ship at seaww2, japanese surrender, borneo, hmas burdekin