096494 Accession Number: 096494

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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-13. A GROUP OF MEMBERS OF 4 FIELD REGIMENT ENJOY A TEA BREAK AFTER WORKING AT PRESSURE TO ESTABLISH URGENTLY REQUIRED HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO RECEIVE A LARGE INTAKE OF SICK INDIAN SERVICEMEN. THE INDIANS WERE RELEASED FROM JAPANESE CUSTODY BY THE AUSTRALIAN FORCE OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE WHICH OCCUPIED RABAUL AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.

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096494
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Colour: Black & white
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