P02018.413 Accession Number: P02018.413

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Melbourne, Vic. 1945-08-15. After the announcement of Japan's capitulation there were scenes of rejoicing throughout Australia. Smiling faces in Melbourne show the relief and happiness. Note the sign `VP Day' being carried in the foreground.

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Accession Number
P02018.413
Photographer
Herald Newspaper
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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