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General Sir Thomas A Blamey, Commander in Chief, Allied Land Forces, South West Pacific Area, accepted the surrender of 2 Japanese army from its Commander, Lieutenant General F Teshima in a special surrender ceremony held at 1st Australian Corps sports ground. The ceremony was attended by representatives of all Australian services, and token forces of us, Netherlands, East Indies and India. Shown, Lieutenant General Teshima signing the instrument of surrender watched by General Blamey and Major General W Bridgeford, General Officer commanding 3rd Division.
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Colour: Black & white
Date Made
9 September 1945
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Copyright expired - public domain
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