019048 Accession Number: 019048

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Morotai, Halmahera Islands. 1945. Japanese prisoners of war (POWs) in the 1st Australian Compount at Morotai. Each morning the prisoners are instructed in physical culture. Orders are being given by a Japanese sergeant major. Note the Australian soldiers at left.

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Accession Number
019048
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 019048

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