HOBJ1297 Accession Number: HOBJ1297

Description

Japanese wharf labourers work on loading a military truck onto the deck of the US troopship Aiken Victory, docked at Kure harbour. A crane is swinging the truck from the wharf over to the ship. A group of Japanese labourers stand on deck and watch proceedings. Along with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) troops, the weapons and vehicles are to be transported to Pusan and the war in Korea.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1297
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 27 September 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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