Victory in Europe Day celebrations, World War II in London, England. 'The Glorious Dead' engraved on the Cenotaph monument to war dead at Whitehall, London England. People place wreaths at the monument. View of War Office Building (now Old War Office) in background. A woman and a boy buy British flags from a vendor at the corner of a street. A Police officer on horseback controls a large crowd by Buckingham Palace. An ill woman carried away by Royal guards. People gathered around the Queen Victoria Memorial outside the Buckingham Palace. Many people sitting on a Lion Statue in front of the palace and Victoria Memorial. People carry British flags as they cheer and wave to celebrate the end of World War II in Europe on V-E Day.
Fall of Singapore in World War II. View from military vehicle as Japanese troops enter Singapore. The Supreme Court Building. Surrendering defenders walking in opposite direction from entering Japanese. The statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in front of the Victoria Theater and Concert Hall. View of the Clock Tower atop the Victoria Theater. The Cathay building, Singapore's tallest, with Japanese flag flying atop, . Japanese troops celebrating their victory. Brief overview of Singapore and bay.
View of Victoria, British Hong Kong, as the population awaits possible challenge from Chinese Communist forces only several miles away. Victoria Peak is seen in the background. A Chinese man purchases copy of the Hong Kong Standard newspaper from vendor holding sign that reads: "Reds Offer Diplomatic Relations." British troops march with their packs, as they prepare for possible defense of the Crown Colony. Hong Kong police check persons entering at the border. British troops prepare artillery positions. British Comet Cruiser tanks maneuver. British Mk XVI Supermarine Spitfire aircraft with engines running on airfield. A flight of four Spitfires in formation over the city.
Australian Army jungle warfare training school students trained in jungle warfare in Canungra, Australia. Australian students carry a wounded soldier to a base hospital in an improvised raft of branches, leaves and blankets. Four Australian soldiers move the raft through the water. A litter case being moved across the stream through ropes and pulleys.Australian Army jungle warfare training school students trained in jungle warfare in Canungra, Australia. Australian students carry a wounded soldier to a base hospital in an improvised raft of branches, leaves and blankets. Four Australian soldiers move the raft through the water. A litter case being moved across the stream through ropes and pulleys. (World War II period).
Davis Cup international tennis team competition between Australia and America in Brisbane, Australia. Spectators in the stands. American players include Ham Richardson and Alex Olmedo. The crowd cheers while watching the game. Olmedo is playing men's singles against Australian Ashley Cooper. America wins the competition. An official presents bouquets to the players.
A rodeo in Brisbane, Australia. Native indigenous Australians carrying spears do a dance demonstration. Spectators sit and watch the Rodeo event between the diggers and the Yanks (Australians versus Americans military personnel in Australia during World War 2). A rider climbs a horse. The horse bucks the man onto the ground. The spectators cheer while watching the rodeo featuring numerous riders on bulls and horses. A woman competes also. The Australians win the rodeo contest.