A section of the huge crowd assembled in Grafton to celebrate the peace and pay tribute to the gallantry of the fighting men. The Mayor of Grafton City Council (Ald. J. C. O'Brien) is seen addressing the gathering. Above: VEHICLES COMMANDEERED.--Large lorries were commandeered by the rejoicing crowds. With overflow loads ... [ILLUSTRATED]
Article : 230 wordsThese pictures taken in Grafton are reproduced as a memento of one of the greatest days of our lives --the announcement of peace in the Pacific on August 15, 1945. It was a day to be remembered --the early wild exuberance, the devout thanks- giving services later in the day, the excited, happy crowds in every part of the land. ...
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Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954), Thu 23 Aug 1945, Page 2
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