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Japanese survivors recall Australia’s WWII civilian internment camps

Japanese detainees at Tatura

Japanese detainees at Tatura Source: Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial

When war broke out between Australia and Japan 75 years ago, it had a profound impact on the lives of Japanese civilians living in Australia.


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By Miyuki Watanabe

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When war broke out between Australia and Japan 75 years ago, it had a profound impact on the lives of Japanese civilians living in Australia.



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