Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - 'Kenzo Tange' published by Braziller in 1962 and 'New Directions in Japanese Architecture' published by Studio Vista in 1968. Boyd may have had these to help with writing these books."Robin Boyd" on top right cover corner in Boyd's handwritingtokyo metropolitan festival hall, tokyo, kunio maekawa, walsh st library

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - 'Kenzo Tange' published by Braziller in 1962 and 'New Directions in Japanese Architecture' published by Studio Vista in 1968. Boyd may have had these to help with writing these books. This is a very rare copy of this journalarchitecture, japanese architecture, walsh st library

Article relating to the main character of a television drama that was to be made for the bicentenary of Australia about the experience of Vivian Bullwinkel [Statham] during WWII. Article quotes her on her current feelings towards the country that held her captive as a POW.Newspaper clipping with two embedded close up head shots in black and white of the same woman. One photograph shows her looking serious with her hand to her chin, in the other she is smiling. There are three columns of text between the photographs.vivian bullwinkel, vivian statham, japan, bangka island, willesee's australians

Paper Back. Front cover has a montage of black and white photos from Japan. Center photo is of an Aussie soldier, armed, standing at ease. Writing is white ink on purple back ground. Pages - 157. Illustrated with black and white photos and maps.Stamped - Francis W. Dean. B.E.M. books, military history

Black and yellow soft cover. Front cover has photograph of two men facing each other with a women standing between them (head and shoulders). Back cover has photograph of Japanese man in ceremonial dress. Author BOB WURTH Pages 336Written on title page "Donated by Bgo Y Mens Club"books, military history

Nine coloured photographs of the residents and surrounds of the Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind Inc., Oume City, Tokyo, Japan. A brief description describes the scene: Princess Chichibu-no-miya welcomed by the Australian & Japanese representatives for the sisterhood & 30th Anniversary Ceremonies. Residents Band and Choirs. Origami made by Residents. Displaying sister organisations Proclaimation, 8th June 1985. Seimei Association for the Welfare of the Aged Blind, Oume City, Tokyo. Staff enjoying celebrations. Japanese artefacts. Residents enjoying mealtime. Garden outside entrance and Kotobuki-so Nursing Home.Digital Image of photographs and text in frameassociation for the blind, seimei association for the welfare of aged blind inc.

Brought home from Japan by Maj Morley Keith McMenomy, Movement Staff Controller Australian Army about 1950. Formerly 2/6 Bn 2nd AIFJapanese NCO swordMatching numbers on scabbard and sword "72894"

Special edition of the The Herald, 15/08/1945, issued to report on Japan's surrender to the Allies and peace in the Pacific Special edition of The Herald newspaperSpecial edition newspaper, 8 p., illus. newspapers, the herald, peace in the pacific, world war ii

Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945; Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons: 208 pages non-fiction A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan, military - history, warfare

Eight page double sided multi-coloured fold out paper brochure featuring text and graphics. Text is in both Japanese and English languages.Front: WOOL-MAN / Wool-Man Power Diagram / I am the Wool-man, the Guardian of the future of the Earth, / I have possessed formidable strength and yet many genial qualities. / Let me show you the secret behind all these my power! / awi / WOOLMARK / NIKKE / Wool-Man originated fron NIKKE, Japan / www.wool.comwool-man, japan, wool, australia, nikke, australian wool innovation, woolmark

Two Atomic Bombs dropped on Japan hastened the end of WW2. Item is part of the BCOF Association Collection, refer Cat No 7625This is a locally made information booklet. It is printed in black ink. It contains photo's, text and lots of data about Nuclear war and radiation effects, Uranium and Plutonium Bombs.ww2, nuclear warfare, booklet

Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".1. Colour postcard featuring a span of a wooden bridge. Stone pillar supporting span. Caption in Japanese. 2. Colour postcard featuring a view of four spans of a wooden bridge. River visible. Caption in Japanese. 3. Colour postcard featuring three spans of a wooden bridge. River in flood. Caption in Japanese.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, postcards, japan

Commonly used Japanese Rifle used by Japanese forces in WWIIJapanese Rifle WWII Type 38 fixed to the Wooden board and attached to the WallJapanese Type 38 rifle Ser No. 447

Japanese ammunition used during WW2Cut down Japanese brass cartridge used as an ashtrayJapanese letters and a 6 and 8 inside a circleww2, second world war, world war 2, japanese ordnance, artillary, japanese artillary

Kuwah! details the experience of Bill Power a sapper with the 2.12th Field Company when thousands of Australians marched into two and a half years of captivity under the Japanese. Soft cover, cardboard, black and red print on front, back and spine. Sketch of POW person superimposed over a red and white flag on front cover. Black and white photograph of Bill Power in uniform on back cover. 146 pages cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. Autobiography - diary. Front flyleaf - hand written black ink "Donated by Bgo YMCA". - blue ink "John W Toon OAM/ ex P.O.W./8th Div AASC"books, military history

The flag was captured by R. Thompson VX62115, 42nd Aust Landing Craft Coy. 2 AIF. Rectangular silk flag grey in colour with a solid red circle in the centre which is 40cm in diameter. The red circle is surrounded by Japanese writing in black ink. A large black ink stain is along one edge. Japanese writing - handwritten in black ink.flags, imperial japanese army, world war 2

Japanese sword with aluminimum handle and steel scabbard. Scabbard has been painted black still with traces of the khaki paint.Sword is numbered 18634 (on the blade). Japanese hieroglyphics on the handle. Missing tsuba/handguard.

The hat was picked up at sea by a German Sailor serving on the blockade runner RAMSES. It was giver to RAN sailor A. Tarr when HMAS Adelaide rescued survivors after the sinking of the RAMSES. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare provided some information about Shigeyoshi Higuchi. He was a sailor but did not serve on a ship. After WWII, he returned safely home to his family.This hat is significant as a tangible connection to wartime service by Japanese sailor Shigeyoshi Higuchi.A dark blue circular velvet hat lined with black cotton on the inside with four studs. A square label with printed and hand written Japanese characters is attached to the underside of the hat.Part of the label has been translated from Japanese into English. It indicates the owner of the hat was Shigeyoshi Higuchi, who was based in Nagasaki Sasebo. His military number was (some kanji) and 1274. The hat was made in April 1943.japanese imperial navy, ramses, hmas adelaide, shigeyoshi higuchi, nagasaki sasebo

Black box with silver hinges and clasp, lined with purple. Spectroscope silver with black ends. In cardboard box with company labelLabel: Kaneko Scientific Co., Ltd. Tokyo Japanspectroscope, japan, scientific instrument

Paperback book with a yellow dustjacket that has a sepia photo on the cover and black writing on the cover and spinenon-fiction'Courageous men and women suffered and the lives of many were sacrificed when Rabaul fell to the Japanese in 1942. The Author was a civilian nurse from the Government Hospital in Rabaul and in Not Now Tomorrow she tells her story; a story of the Rabaul nurses - prisoners of the Pacific War.' [From back of dust jacket]australian nurses, world war two, wwii, ww2, rabaul, japan, prisoners of war

Paperback book with a yellow dustjacket that has a sepia photo on the cover and black writing on the cover and spinenon-fiction'Courageous men and women suffered and the lives of many were sacrificed when Rabaul fell to the Japanese in 1942. The Author was a civilian nurse from the Government Hospital in Rabaul and in Not Now Tomorrow she tells her story; a story of the Rabaul nurses - prisoners of the Pacific War.' [From back of dust jacket]australian nurses, world war two, wwii, ww2, rabaul, japan, prisoners of war

One of three photographs of scenes and or individuals in Africa or Japan.Sepia photograph, mounted on card of a man in traditional Japanese court dress. The studio photograph includes the man's swords. "****-hashi Tycoon of Japan"japan - portrait, japan -- court costume

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Department store, JapanMade in Australia / 6japan, slide

Sharp transistor radio (2 band) manufactured in Japan with reverse painted plastic (ie painted on the inside of the plastic preventing wear or damage to the artwork). (Classic to Japanese radios of this vintage). Includes brown leather case and ear phones in separate container.2 BAND TRANSISTOR 8. Front: ON/OFF Band Numbers. VOL / 8 / SHARP Side switch: SW/BC Back: JAPAN radio, transistor, sharp

Robin Boyd was appointed Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka and travelled to Osaka several times in 1969-1970. Boyd designed the innovative Space Tube, which had over 25 exhibition boxes, projecting from it. Amongst the topics covered were Australian scientific innovation (including brain research, immunology, Antarctic research, Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Scheme, rainmaking, and the night sky), Australian sport, house interiors, car manufacturing, Australian music and art, and Japanese-Australian relations.Colour slide in a mount. Four Seasons of Japan Exhibit, unknown Pavilion, Osaka Expo '70, JapanExpo'70 / The Four Seasons of Japanexpo 70, osaka, robin boyd, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Auditorium, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 5japan, slide

Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Auditorium, Japan. (Architect: Kenzo Tange.)Made in Australia / 3japan, slide

Issued by the Japanese Governtment for use in invaded territory - possibly Thailand or Burma.Bank note Japanese Government issue for 10 Rupees. Brownish in colour with illustration of a Buddist Temple.currency, notes, japanese