Historical information

Both photos were taken at Strathdale Park in Bendigo, one on 7.3.1999 & 12.3.2000 at the Annual Sandakan Commemoration Service. The first year it was held was in 1999, a memorial with names had been erected in the park.
.1) The men in white shirts are Norm Smart and Jack Barnes. Refer Cat No's 8131.2P, 8040.
.2) The two men are Jack Barnes and Jim Disken (James Cecil VX151742)

Physical description

Two colour photographs relating to the Bendigo RSL Sandakan commemoration.
.1) Shows two men in white shirts with several others in the background park setting.
.2) Shows two men standing in the park with a brick building in the background.

Inscriptions & markings

.1) On rear in blue pen, "Sandakan Commemoration Sund 7.3.1999".
.2) On rear in blue pen, "Strathdale Park Bendigo Sandakan Commemoration service 12.03.2000 - L - R John K Barnes OAM Sec Bendigo RSL - Jim Disken. Both late of Kerang".