SURRENDER DOCUMENT, WWII
H1997.133
Single page leaflet in buff coloured paper with orange strip. The orange section reads: 'THE JAPANESE WITH THIS MESSAGE HAS CEASED RESISTANCE. HE SHOULD BE/ TREATED WELL IN ACCORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL LAW. TAKE HIM TO/ THE NEAREST COMMANDING OFFICER./ NATIVES CARRYING THESE LEAFLETS ARE AUTHORISED TO DO SO./C-IN-C ALLIED FORCES.' On the same side, a Japanese translation and on the reverse New Guinea pidgin with the Australian coat of arms at the top.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1997.133 |
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| Accession Date: | 9 Aug 2001 |
| Credit: | Bridget Faye |
Material
| Ink/Paper | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 204mm |
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| width | 152mm |
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