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Resting in the shade
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Personnel awaiting instructions at General Discharge Depot, Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne. In 1940, the Army used Caulfield Racecourse as a recruiting depot and barracks, but its primary function wa...ART25132
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Rifleman's kill
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Depicting an incident when a patrol was attacking the Japanese at night on the slopes below Yaula. Q138283, Private J O'Donohue, is seen in position behind a tree whilst N450063, Private S Ralph is be...ART25153
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(Sally's coffee stall) drawing for illustration in 'Jungle Warfare' 1944
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Series of vignettes about two soldiers trecking through New Guinea looking for a coffee stall.ARTI00027
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"Say! I must get one of those for the wife." drawing for illustration in 'Khaki and Green' 1943
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A man in uniform and an Aboriginal man holding spears look on as another man in uniform is hit on the head by a boomerang.ARTI03515
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Section of Tulloch Ship Yards
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Showing workmen at the stern of one of the "Lighters ships". The huge crane which moved between the ships under construction, would be constantly seen moving huge sections of the ship into position. T...ART25186
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Section of YMCA rooms
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In the YMCA soldier's recreation rooms in Sydney Showground. A game of table tennis is in progress and men are waiting at tables provided.ART25145
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Sore feet
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Troops of the 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion, members of Lieutenant V Passlow's, MC, platoon having their feet dressed at the Regimental Aid Post after their return from patrol. They had been c...ART25156
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SS "Katoomba"
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Transporting troops from Bowen to Townsville, owing to the flooded Burdekin River preventing rail passage. Troops are seen resting on stern deck.ART25147
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Stretcher case reaching A.D.S
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On several occasions the wounded had to be brought by natives from the forward companies, from beyond Yaula to Saipa. The journey took about 14 hours. The carriers would be changed at Yaula, thus keep...ART25163
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Stretcher party moving over a landslide
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NX87474 Sergeant Newman was among a party who were ambushed, four being wounded. An armed party from "C"Coy at Daumoina, 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion set off into enemy territory to bring in ...ART25160
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Sunderland overhaul
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Section showing Sunderland flying boat during overhauling at Qantas Airways. A Seagull plane is on the left and another can be seen outside the hangar, Sydney.ART25197
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Swimming pool
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Largely displayed is a notice - "Beware of Sharks. No swimming out-side net". The net is full of holes and falling to pieces. With Women's Service about, togs must be worn, but the togs are of all var...ART25149
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The night before Karkar Island landing
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QX6239 Major E.G. Green, commanding "B" Company, 37/52nd Australian Infantry Battalion, always saw that the lads broke the monotony by arranging sing songs among themselves. Besides the community sing...ART25166
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The patrol rests - Australian troops on track approaching Hansa Bay
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Australian troops push Japanese from Madang to Hansa Bay along the coast track. 'Hit and run' tactics of the enemy were employed over this 100 mile push. The drawing shows the patrol resting on the tr...ART26865
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"These V.D.C. blokes make me see green." drawing for illustration in 'On Guard' 1944
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
A bull charging a group of three soldiers, who are running away.ARTI00739
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Tpr W T Neilson NX669 2/6 Div Cav Reg
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Depicts a portrait of William Thomas Neilson, who enlisted in November 1939 and served with the 2/6th Cavalry (Commando) Regiment in the NT from October 1942. Born Anthony Raftopoulos, Tony Rafty (1...ART96865
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Troops aboard the 'Taroona'
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Troops would, on all occasions whilst on board, carry their "Mae West" (life jackets). Sketch from the aft deck showing US and Australian troops as the ship slowly approaches the jetty at Milne Bay, N...ART25171
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Troops on Bogadjim Road
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Troops of 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion stop to look at a Japanese carving in the rock, which means "National Strength and Solidarity", Bogadjim Road, New Guinea.ART25159
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Troops resting
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Troops resting at an encampment on a hill. Some are wearily walking up the hill towards the encampment carrying rifles.ART25180
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Troops resting by Japanese bridge
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On the motor road to Bogadjim. The Japanese writing on the post has been interpreted as 'Rami 25', New Guinea.ART25158
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Troops unloading supplies
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Troops of 4th Australian Infantry Battalion, 5th Australian Division moved up the coast from Alexishafen to the Sarang Passage. From here this Battalion attacked Karkar Island, Sarang Passage, New Gui...ART25170
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Tug "Mars" towing target
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Personnel of Volunteer Defence Corps look after the tow rope for target being towed for exercise shoot by 4.7 inch coastal guns, also manned by men of the Volunteer Defence Corps for coastal defence, ...ART25138
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Two types of workmen
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Typical workmen at the construction of the Dry Dock at Garden Island, Sydney.ART25196
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Unloading barges
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Section showing where the landing barges pulled in to unload their cargo. As the wharf was wrecked by bombing, the Liberty ships were unloaded onto these barges in the Bay. The 7th Australian Docks Op...ART25165
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Unloading Liberty ships
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The no.7 Docks Operating Company, Royal Australian Engineers, worked 24hour shifts unloading the Liberty ships, and the Commanding Officer Major R.A Bruce can be given credit for the magnificent work ...ART25167
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Untitled [unknown officer]
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Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of an unknown officer, with a moustache, during the Second World War. Born Anthony Raftopoulos, Tony Rafty (1915-2015) was largely self-taught and joined 'The Sun...ART96870
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Untitled [unknown officer]
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Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of an unknown officer, wearing a cap, during the Second World War. Born Anthony Raftopoulos, Tony Rafty (1915-2015) was largely self-taught and joined 'The Sun' i...ART96869
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U.S.A. Bomber, cripples after an attack on Wewak
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A US Army Air Forces B-26 Marauder bomber, crippled after an attack on Wewak crashed into the sea near Karkar Island.ART26866
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"V.D.C. Daze" drawing for illustration in 'On Guard' 1944
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
A series of five humorous cartoons. The first one shows four men in a bathroom. Two watch on as the man who is shaving speaks to a large, angry bald man who is about to leave. In the second cartoon tw...ARTI00098
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VDC manning a searchlight
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
On this special exercise, personnel of the Volunteer Defence Corps operated the searchlight to light up the target for 4.7" guns on the coast, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25133
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VDC personnel on "Mars"
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps towing in the target on the tug "Mars" at the end of a day's exercise shoot, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25140
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VDC personnel on "Mars"
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps towing in the target on the tug "Mars" at the end of a day's exercise shoot, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25141
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V.D.C R.A.P
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Tending to sore feet of members of the Volunteer Defence Corps at the Regimental Aid Post whilst on exercise at Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25139
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V-E Day celebrating
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Macquarie Place, Sydney. This historic anchor belonged to HMS Sirius, which convoyed the first fleet to Australia, 13th May, 1787, arriving in Sydney January 1788.ART25209
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Volunteer Defence Corps wireless lecture
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Sketch shows members of Volunteer Defence Force receiving lecture on wireless telegraphy, Port Phillip, Melbourne.ART25183
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"We're on the good road now!" drawing for illustration for 'Hands up!' in 'Jungle Warfare' 1944
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Two soldiers are driving along a flooded road in a jeep. There is a sign pointing to 'Swanston St.', and it is pouring with rain.ARTI00024.C
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"What, no lather?" drawing for illustration in 'Khaki and Green' 1943
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
A soldier, ready to have his beard clipped and shaven, is sitting on a box of bully beef. He is startled to see the man who is going to clip his beard approaching with a hand held mower. There is a pa...ARTI03517
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Why no one tella us something?
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Maker: Rafty, Tony [S.L. : S.N.], 1943
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV05975
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"Wouldn't it... the shower's run dry" drawing for illustration in 'Khaki and Green' 1943
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Two soldiers undressed are about to have a shower, using water from a water tank. They are in the jungle and it is pouring with rain.ARTI03520