Frank Fisher was Real Estate Agent in Blackburn.Black and white photo of Frank Fisher, Army Warrant Officer left standing among Army Officers. In centre of group is Commanding Officer, Lt. Gen. Sir Horace Robertson of British Commonwealth Occupation Force (Japan).fisher, frank, bruce

Black and white photo of Pastor Doug Nicholls, MBE, showing boomerangs to a female Japanese tourist at Bill Onus's shop, Aboriginal Enterprises, in Belgrave, 1966. Photo taken by Cliff Bottomley, Australian News and Information Bureau.

Print of bombing of Darwin 19 February 1942 by Japanese aircraft. Shows several vessels loaded with ammunition, having been hit and set on fire in the harbour. Image from AWM collection AWM13495, issued by DVA 2012.

The Instrument of Surrender was signed on 2 September 1945 and is the Surrender of the Empire of Japan. Emperor Hirohito announced the Surrender of Japan in August 1945, the surrender document was signed by board USS Missouri on 2 September 1945.The Instrument of Surrender ended WW2 in 1945.A paper copy of the Instrument of Surrender in a gold painted wooden frame.Presented to Fred Stanley, Best Wishes from RSL Club Norfolk Island 1995.ww2, instrument of surrender, aif

Completion of WW2 after the defeat of Japan.After the sudden completion of the war, this book was revised to include pictures of the final scenes of the war.khaki green coloured hard cover non-fiction book

Photos of fields and towns of Japan taken during the occupation of Japan by BCOF in the late 1940’s. Items in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY" RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photos and awards,Black and white original photos. 1. Picture of 5 large buildings in the foreground and bar in background. 2. Photo taken from the hills looking down into a valley with a town in background. 3.& 4. Same photo of view from hills looking down upon an industrial city/town. 5. High view down on a town in the valley. 6. Ground level picture of fighter planes lined up at an airfield with hangar in background. 7. High picture looking down on fields and town in the background.bcof, japan

In what appear to be working notes for his commissioned book ‘New Directions in Japanese Architecture’, Boyd is sourcing journal articles (journal, page numbers and dates) covering the key recent buildings of contemporary Japanese architects.Working notes for his commissioned book ‘New Directions in Japanese Architecture’.Quarto, 1 page, double-sided page of handwritten (pencil) notes.Deletions and notes throughoutnoriaki kurokawa, kenzo tange, kiyonori kikutake, kazuo shinohara, yoshinobu ashihara, koshi kawashima, takeo sato, daiichi kobo, sachio otani, masato otaka, arata isozaki, k. maekawa, tatsuhiko nakajima, hiroshi oe, fumihiko maki, junichiro ishikawa, hiroyuki iwamoto, murano & mori, junzo sakakura, robin boyd

The Australian - The Battle of the Coral Sea and reserse HMAS Australia Under attack in the Coral Sea. May 1942 AWM 44238,The Australian Newspaper insert with details of the movement of ships and Battle on the reverse is a photograph of HMAS Australia Under air attack by Japanese aircraft.

This Brodie helmet was issued to the BCOF (Japan) in 1946Rare version with Rising Sun BadgeSteel Brodie Helmet with kahki WWII textured (non-reflectiev) paint, leather skul band and webbing chin strap. This helmet has a Rising Sun Badge affixed to the front.brodie, helmet, bcof

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

Covers the experiences of Australian Prisoners of War with the Japanese. Paperback cover with photo of Keppel Harbour on front. Photo of Selerang Barracks with red background on back. 144 pages, white with black & white photos & printing. military history-army, books-history, photography, pow’s

Shipwreck & rescues, funeral & Japanese squid fishermen.Empress of the Sea, Capt. Paterson [Pilot] & squid fishersNews articles & notices re Squid fishermen, Pilot's funeral & Empress of the Sea burningReverse " NIL ".historical references

Nippon dolls were made by Noritake in Japan.Stuffed doll with ceramic face, decolletage, hands and feet. Dress handsewn from emboidered and pleated cream material. Arms and legs made from rust colored linen type material. Pigtails painted blue. Eyes (blue/black), eyebrows (brown), hair (orange) and lips (orange) painted on.DI.464 on fabric is attached to back of right leg with sticky tape.toys, dolls, sewing

Items in the collection re Clarence Shearing, refer Cat No 7089.16P for his service details.Photographs B & W various sizes of different subjects some with text on rear. Subjects include, troopship, bombing damage, power station, Japanese monument "Tori Gate" destroyed submarine. One has no relevance to the BCOF service."25.4.46 Westralia (Troopship)", "RMS Himalaya passing under Sydney Harbour 1959"photographs, bcof, japan

Black and white photograph, two men practicing martial arts, YMCA, Kevin Prime, Wayne Swanton. Advertiser description back of photo: Kevin Prime & Wayne Swanton in action after their trip to Japan 21/11/91recreations, sports, judo

Sketch Map - G. A. Pethard's second World Tour showing route and intermediate mileages and total mileage (60,00 miles). Route details for tour via india, Malaya, China, Japan, Siberia, Scandanavia, England, Soth Africa.person, individual, mayor of bendigo

A Pocket Vocabulary of Malay, Pidgin English and Japanese Phrases for the use of U.S. Troops in the Southwest Pacific Area. Second printing for Australian Military Forces. Malay Course for Beginners. Far Eastern Liaison Office. Used by Military Forces.a22.06

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

Relates to the service of R.A.F. SQNLDR VMK James, in Hong Kong 1946.Seven Black and white photos. 1. Japanese war criminals lined up with RAF guards 8 Sep 1945. 2. Pix of a building Pan Yuen (Officers Mess). 3. Pix of three men, two Europeans, one Chinese. 4. Pix of bogged "Blitz Truck" on beach. 5. Pix of UK Soldiers in font of Japanese truck. 7 Sep 1946, looking for an American Airman. 6. Portrait of Chan Chung Hang given to SQNLDR VMK James. 7. Pix of Chinese children at a Christmas party.ww2, hong king, kowloon

Black and white photographic print of six men in suits standing in a row, one with a bunch of tennis racquets at his feet. Three are Japanese players, probably Ryosuke Nunoi, Takeichi Harada and Jiro Sato(h). Australians are Jack Crawford and the other two possibly Ray Dunlop and/or Harry Hopman. Probably 1932 Japanese visit to AUstralia to play test. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Made possibly by a jewler while a priosner of the Japanese in WW2Small Bracelett made of grey metal in a filigree (Very Fine) Pattern with green bottle glass in a metal mount (one is missing entirely) Very small Rising Sun to front of bracelett. Joining link held together by a split pin, other links looped together with chain.Fusal. Terling. Silver 935. On rear of Rising Sun On the Rising Sun- Kings Crown. Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesbracelet,, pow. prisoner of war

Korean War/Japanese Occupation period historical significanceFlying goggles used by A34219 Stuart Simpson. Also contains lenses used for different flying conditions and instruction booklet. Goggles are with original box.Nil

Korean War/Japanese Occupation period historical significance.Black leather flying boots with lambs wool interior lining belonging to A34219 Stuart SimpsonNil

Korean War/Japanese Occupation period historical significance2 x laminated black and white photographs. Both photos contain a picture of A34219 Stuart Simpson during flight training in Archerfield Australia.On rear of photograph hand written 'A' Flight No 8 Aircrew Training Course, Archerfield 1951/52. Stuart Simpson 2nd from left - front row.

Part of the Flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for details of his service record.Traditional style full length Japanese robe in black and white patterned fabric. Pleat on each side of opening. Front crosses over to be secured by a separate belt. Reinforcement panels sewn onto the inside of the neck and seat. Robe is handmade.japan, costume, ian a. 'joe' lyons