Post WWII Footage of Jesselton and Japanese POW Internment Camp in Tanjung Aru

Posted by Richard Ker on February 6th, 2014 in Jesselton , Post-war , Tawau , World War II

We’ve heard horrific stories from senior folks of the Japanese internment (POW) camps at the current airport site near Tanjung Aru in Jesselton. Now take a look at this video.

Just about two weeks ago I posted this blog post about the lost footage of Kudat, Jesselton and Sandakan in colours. I think you would agree that it’s one of the best footages of old North Borneo you’ve ever seen.

Meanwhile, here’s another short silent film which shows a bombed damaged Jesselton and the Japanese POW camps at Jesselton. This footage was shot just after Borneo was liberated in 1945.

Related Post: Scenes of Kuching POW Camp Six Weeks After The Japanese Surrendered [Video]

I was surprised there were many Japanese kids here back then and it reminded me of these photos when the Australian troops deported the Japanese from Tawao (old spelling of Tawau).

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