British Commonwealth Occupation of Japan. New Zealand. J Force

Multiple copies of many of the official photographs; all contain captions.

Images include: Sightseeing trip to Kamakura to see the Daibutsu or Great Buddha (Lt R Chapman-Taylor, L/Cpl A Fyfe & Pte F J Coy), and 11-faced image of Hase Kannon; Pte A E Julian surveying fire damage to 22nd NZ Battalion's camp at Senzaki; Pte R F Rutherford amongst the wreckage of the cook-house; soldiers being vaccinated before return to NZ (L/Cpl J M Hoyes, Pte J McKevie, Cpl C E A Jermone); ANZAC Day commemorations at Chofu Headquarters showing 19 NZASC Coy, 22nd NZ Battalion, and Brigade Headquarters staff (Padre H G Taylor reading the address, behind him are Brig L Potter, Major H W Barnett, Major B A Andrews & Capt Rev R F Kenward); opening of 22nd General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Japan at Nara (Rev Archbishop West-Watson, H R Cross & Lt-Col Harrington); scene during the Holy Communion service which preceded the opening of the Synod (Rev W T Williams, Bishop Sugai and Archbishop West-Watson); A company from 27th NZ Battalion headed by 2NZEF brass band (Japan) marching through Tokyo to take over from 2 NZ Divisional Cavalry in the plaza of the Imperial Palace; special cash vouchers; Members of NZ Concert Party on stage at YMCA Hall, Mizuba (Will Yates and soprano Joyce Izett).

Views of Kawana Hotel, the leave centre for (BCOF) British Commonwealth Occupation Force, showing the hotel and soldiers enjoying the facilities - Pte R Telford and Pte W McLauchlan enjoying a traditional Japanese meal; view of the swimming pool; horse-riding (Pte W McLauchlan, R E Telford, A L Athan, R Knight, M Wright, Lt H Bleasdale); playing golf (Lt H Bleasdale, Pte R E Telford, S/Sgt G B Dean, Cpl R Pearce, Sgt J A Duxfield & Cpl J W Williams); Lt Harry Bleasdale taking a bath in an `ofuro'.

Trooper K E March taking a photo of the Nippon Geikjo, the largest theatre in Japan, from the roof of the Union Jack Club (new BCOF club), Tokyo; Chief of the General Staff, Major-General N W McD Weir chatting informally with his nephew Cpl I M Weir, a member of 27th Battalion stationed at Yamaguchi.

Several images taken during visit of Hon F Jones, Minister of Defence, to Japan - Visit to BCOF holiday resort at Beppu (Major B A Andrews, Capt M Pirrittm, Mr Robertson, Major-General McD Weir, Brig L Potter, Lt M R Kennedy and Minister watching a crocodile); trying the flavour of one of the mineral pools at Beppu; chatting with B D Hunter, a patient in 6th NZ General Hospital at Kiwa (includes Trooper T Watson, Major D McGavin & Sister M S Lochore); viewing the Ozuki building project (Lt-Col G M McCaskill, Mr J A Robertson (private secretary), Major T G Emery, Major-Gen Weir, & Brig L Potter); visit to 100 foot Buddha; talking to members of 22nd battalion fire-fighting unit at Chofu; inspecting Guard of Honour from 5 NZ Engineer Works Company, Yamaguchi (Lt E M von Keisenberg & Major E A Flymm); visiting nurses at 6th NZ General hospital at Kiwa; talking with members of 5th NZ Engineers Works Company and other units stationed at Yamaguchi; meeting the Commanding Officer of 22nd NZ Battalion, Lt-Col G M McCaskill (Major B A Andrews in background); shown around barracks area at Yamaguchi by CO of 27th NZ Battalion Lt-Col W F Titchener; chatting with Cpl G M Stephenson of 27th NZ Battalion.

Acting Commander-in-Chief, Air Vice Marshal F M Bladin presenting Duntroon Cup to Lt R Wright, captain of the NZ team that won the annual rugby competition between BCOF teams.

Images taken during and after the rugby competition for the Freyberg Cup held at Freyberg Park, Yamaguchi between 27th Battalion & Divisional Cavalry Regiment. Shows Hon F Jones presenting cup to Lt J M Potts (includes Lt-Col Titchener, Brig L Potter & Lt-Col J A Worsnop); Hon J Jones being introduced to members of both teams; Trooper T H Rhodes, Capt C Taite and Lt R Wright taking time off for refreshments; supporters from both sides watching from the side-lines; Lt-Col W F Titchener & Lt-Col J A Worsnop watching their teams play.

Pte J F Walles records his vote at 27th Battalion's coastal station at Hagi; officers of NZ Brigade at Iwakuni enroute to Kure for transport home to NZ; group photo of NZ Brigade Brass Band (all named on back); Brigadier L Potter congratulating the bride and groom after the first NZ wedding in B.C.O.F Japan (Capt W L Dillon & Sister Eve Rolston); map showing where NZ troops will be stationed in Japan (caption reads "shows island of Eta-jima in Hiroshima Bay where it is expected the NZ Brigade of BCOF will be stationed").

Quantity: 208 b&w original photographic print(s).