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Katanning Historical Society > Records

Guide to Colloquial Japanese

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1946

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A white paper covered book with a green circle with black writing

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cwa-org-202-HSA1987.85

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Width

10.5000 cm

Height or length

15 cm

Inscriptions and markings

On the front cover of the booklet is "GUIDE TO COLLOQUIAL JAPANESE" and in the green band at the bottom in white typed lettering is "3 yen".

On the inside cover of the booklet is "Brought back by Mr. Kessell who was in the Occupational Force in Japan (2nd World War)".

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Last modified

Friday, 11 July, 2025

Completeness

83

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Guide to Colloquial Japanese

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