Description
Japan. 16 April 1953. Informal portrait of Councillor W. J. Brens (right), the Lord Mayor of Melbourne during his tour inspecting amenities for Australian troops in Japan and Korea. He is pictured here visiting the Maple Leaf Club, an institution situated in the heart of Tokyo and run by women of the Canadian Red Cross where UN troops on rest and recreation from Korea can enjoy a drink and light snack. Councillor Brens is seen here signing the visitors book of the club and is watched by Sergeant David Dickson BEM of Springvale, Vic, and Miss Isobel Stewart of Toronto of the Canadian Red Cross.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4172
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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