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BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1945-09-05. DUE TO THE CONTACT MADE BY MEMBERS OF 7TH DIVISION WITH THE JAPANESE AT THEIR HEADQUARTERS ON THE SEMOI RIVER, REAR ADMIRAL NOMEJA, IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY, SENT A PARTY OF ENVOYS TO BALIKPAPAN FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION ON SURRENDER ARRANGEMENTS IN THE AREA. SHOWN, THE JAPANESE ENVOYS CROSSING A DRY CREEK BED TO ENTER THE CAMP PREPARED FOR THEM. FACILITIES WERE PROVIDED FOR THEM TO HAVE A CLEAN UP AND A MEAL BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE ARRANGED CONFERENCE.
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Colour: Black & white
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