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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Anderson, Kevin Victor (Lieutenant, RANVR b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Kevin Victor
TYPSCRIPT COPY OF EXTRACTS OF LETTERS WRITTEN BY LIEUTENANT ANDERSON IN 1945 WHILE IN THE PHILIPPINES WITH THE RAN HISTORICAL SECTION. THE LETTERS ARE ADDRESSED TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND DESCRIBE ...PR87/223
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Arthur Bullard 'War Correspondent' 1943-1948
Manuscript
Maker: Bullard, Betty
Bound manuscript containing images from the wartime service of Arthur Bullard. Australian-born Bullard joined the American Red Cross as a photographer and travelled to the Papua New Guinea, the Philip...MSS1698
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AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, CANBERRA, ACT. 1975-10-15. MR N.J. FLANAGAN, DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIAN WAR ...
Photograph
Maker: McJannett, Ray
AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, CANBERRA, ACT. 1975-10-15. MR N.J. FLANAGAN, DIRECTOR, AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, WITH THE HON MR ALEGANDRO MELCHOR, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY IN THE PHILIPPINO GOVERNMENT AND HIS PAR...043484
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Bobin, Alfred (Leading Aircraftman, 1 Wireless Unit, RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Bobin, Alfred
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 424360 Leading Aircraftman Alfred Francis Bobin. Collection consisits of : Handwritten letter, 1986, describing action and conditions on leyte is...PR86/366
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Bracht, William Henry (Petty Officer, b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Bracht, William Henry
Large manuscript titled `Memoirs in peace and war'. Covers service in RAN from enlistment in 1934. Describes service on HMAS Perth, including visit to 1939 World Fair in New York; outbreak of war; bei...MSS1576
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Butler, Rex Nelson (Sergeant, b.1913 - d.1943)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, Rex Nelson
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX2600 Sergeant Rex Nelson Butler, 8 Division Ammunition Sub Park, Australian Army Service Corps [AASC]. Collection consists of four hand-drawn ...PR88/151
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Bywater, William
Private Record
Maker: Bywater, William
Letter from colleagues in the US to Bywater in Australia. Mentions the liberation of the Philippines. (Bywater was a member of the Allied Intelligence Bureau, US Army).3DRL/6663
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Chief Shipwright Alfred William Robinson
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
Portrait of ex-Chief Shipwright Alfred William Robinson DSM, RANR ON 10635, Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Australia.ART27506
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Compressed fibre identity discs : Lieutenant A A Joel, Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Reserve
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair round compressed fibre identity discs. Both are impressed on the obverse 'A A JOEL LT A2 REL J'. One is impressed on the reverse 'A A JOEL' and scratched 'AUST NAVY'; the other is scratched on th...REL/13225
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Coombe, Garry (R65106, Able Seaman Radar Plot, Royal Australian Navy, b.1948)
Manuscript
Maker: Coombe, Garry
Spiral bound manuscript, "Just passing the time", written by R65106 Able Seaman Radar Plot Garry Coombe. Details Coombe's career in the Navy, covering the period 10 March 1966 through to 2 February 1...MSS2000
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Cooper, Arthur (Chief Petty Officer), DSM
Private Record
Maker: Cooper, Arthur William Frederick
Operation reports, stories (1944-1946), reminiscences, and part of the war diary for Shropshire, relating to operations in Luzon. Naval messages (1945)PR85/284
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Cooper, Arthur William Frederick (Chief Petty Officer), DSM
Private Record
Maker: Cooper, Arthur William Frederick
Bound photocopy of diary, August 1939 - July 1940. Daily entries. Some quite lengthy reports. Diary - July 1940 to April 1941. Detailed. Reports on Leyte Island operation. Reports on the operation...3DRL/6571
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Divine Service, HMAS "Arunta"
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Divine Service, HMAS "Arunta", Padre Alcorn conducting the service, Philippines.ART23032
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Dow, Maynard Weston
Manuscript
Maker: Dow, Maynard Weston
Thesis "Counterinsurgency and nation building : a comparative study of Post-World War Two Anti Guerilla Resettlement Programs in Malaya, the Philippines and South Vietnam". PhD, Syracuse University, 1...MSS0968
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Farquhar, Allan Herbert (Chief Petty Officer, b.1911)
Private Record
Maker: Farquhar, Allan Herbert
Collection relating to the service of Chief Petty Officer Allan Herbert Farquhar, HMAS Canberra, during the Second World War. Collection comprises a diary with detailed entries documenting June 1940 ...PR03381
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Fernandez, Eugene Elderfield (Petty Officer)
Private Record
Maker: Fernandez, Eugene Elderfield
Detailed account of the preparation for, and attack on, Lingayen Gulf as seen from the "Warramunga", 4-13 January, 1945, including suicide attacks by Japanese aircraft and swimmers.PR87/105
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Food Campaign... Grow your own food.
Art
Maker: Zamora, J M Phillipine Food Commissiion
First World War Government Food Poster issued by the Government of the Philippines in 1917. The poster encourages civilians to become ' ...Soldiers of the Soil' to grow their own food and raise their ...ARTV00137
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From mariner to missile
Film
Maker: Warwick, Jill
A promotional film on the vital role of the Royal Australian Navy in securing Australia's sea lanes. Features the aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne and an emphasis on the importance of anti-submarine wa...F03054
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Grubin, Leslie Louis (Lieutenant, US Army, b.1919 - d.2009)
Private Record
Maker: Grubin, Leslie Louis
Letters written by US serviceman Lt Grubin to an Australian family, the Kerrs during the Second World War and extending up until 1966.PR01643
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Harrison, Denis Harold (Able Seaman)
Private Record
Maker: Harrison, Denis Harold
Transcript of diary and recollection spanning WW2, includes time spent studying at Agricultural College where Harrison joined 6th Cavalry Mobile Veterinary Section. Describes service with RANR and RAN...PR00143
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HMAS Arunta, Philippines
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Part of deck and superstructure of destroyer HMAS Arunta, Philippines.ART24223
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HMAS Westralia at Luzon, 'S' day
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
HMAS "Westralia" at Luzon, "S" Day. The former interstate passenger ship is seen in her war-time paint and carrying out her war-time role as troop carrier, at the assault on Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Phil...ART24199
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In engine room during air attack
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
A direct pen drawing made in the engine room of HMAS "Kanimba" whilst awaiting further attack. Japanese aircraft were reported approaching the convoy. View at the controls looking for'ard with officer...ART24195
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Invasion force at Lingayen Gulf
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Featured are HMAS Kanimbla, Manoora, and Westralia, landing ships bringing infantry arriving in Lingayen Gulf prior to the Allied invasion at Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippines. On 5 January, 1945, HMA...ART26750
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Jackson, Bruce (Signaller)
Private Record
Maker: Jackson, Bruce
Notes written by Signaller Bruce Jackson documenting his experience of the Philippines invasion, 1944.PR01425
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Jefferson, Molly V (Civilian Internee, Philippines)
Private Record
Maker: Jefferson, Molly V
LETTER FROM JEFFERSON TO FAMILY. DISCUSSES EXPERIENCES AS AN INTERNEE UNDER THE JAPANESE. INCLUDES ENVELOPE AND TYPESCRIPT COPY OF LETTER.PR85/342
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King, Eric Russell (b.1925)
Private Record
Maker: King, Eric Russell
Typed and illustrated memoir (18 pages) titled: "A Little Yarn About Myself" by Eric Russell King, describing his Navy experiences during Second World War, mainly serving on HMAS "Australia". Focus is...PR01255
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Mackay, J B (Midshipman, HMAS Kanimbla, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Mackay, J B
MIDSHIPMAN'S LOG MAINTAINED DURING TRAINING IN SYDNEY AND NORTH QUEENSLAND, TROOP TRANSPORT DUTIES TO NEW GUINEA AND PARTICIPATION AT TANAH MERAH BAY, LEYTE GULF, LINGAYEN GILF, BRUNEI BAY AND BALIKPA...PR84/384
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McGough, David I (Flight Lieutenant, Navigator RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: McGough, David I
6 NAVIGATIONAL OBSERVATION SHEETS. INCLUDES INFORMATION ON VIP PASSENGERS SUCH AS A V M JONES, R ADMIRAL MOORE AND GEN VAN HOUDEN. PHOTOCOPIES OF PAGES FROM LOG RECORDING RETURN OF VIP'S FROM SIGNING ...3DRL/7596
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McPhan, K J (Group Captain b: 1927)
Manuscript
Maker: McPhan, K J
Autobiography titled "Sometimes I wonder", describing early life and 28 years service with the RAAF 1950-1978. Covers pilot training, service at various locations in Australia, Japan, and as air attac...MSS1541
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Melick, N (Able Seaman, HMAS Shropshire, RAN b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Melick, N
Recollections of Able Seaman Melick, Radar Operator, on board HMAS SHROPSHIRE between mid Sept - mid Oct 1944. Covers Phillipines, Leyte Gulf, Suriyas StraitsPR86/014
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Mierisch, Geoffrey James (Flight Lieutenant, 30 Sqn, RAAF b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Mierisch, Geoffrey James
SUMMARY OF WAR SERVICE, TITLED "MY WAR" RELATING TO HIS TRAINING IN THE RAAF, POSTING TO VARIOUS FLIGHT TRAINING SCHOOLS BEFORE TRANSFER TO BEAUFIGHTER TRAINING AND OPERATION WITH 30 SQN IN THE HALMER...PR85/413
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Miggins, William Harcourt (Gunner; b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Miggins, William Harcourt
Two handwritten diaries and a typed transcript detailing Gunner Miggins' time as a prisoner of war (POW) in Changi, with 'D' Force working on the Burma-Thailand Railway, being transfered to Japan, wor...PR00373
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Murphy, Oswald Ellis Joseph (Major, b.1895 - d.1980)
Private Record
Maker: Murphy, Oswald Ellis Joseph
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX6269 Major Sir Oswald Ellis Joseph Murphy, 2/2 Casualty Clearing Station, Australia, Egypt, Palestine, Eritrea, Abyssinia, Libya, and Ceylon, 1...PR05571
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Murphy, Raymond Ambrose (Leading Stoker, b.1902 - d.1975)
Private Record
Maker: Murphy, Raymond Ambrose
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S1189 Leading Stoker Raymond Ambrose Murphy, HMAS Hawkesbury, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one letter fro...AWM2021.719.1
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Neat, Gary
Private Record
Maker: Neat, Gary
Copies of twenty broadcast scripts written in 1975 by Gary Neat, War Correspondent for ABC Radio in Saigon. News coverage includes: last shots, evacuation of refugees and American activities. Scripts ...PR01769
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Norris, Marjorie Jean Boyd (b.1904 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Norris, Marjorie Jean Boyd
Journal titled `All at Sea', describing a voyage of V.A.D.s to collect ex-prisoners of the Japanese and members of the 9 Division returning to Australia. Includes two photographs of VAD personnel.PR00315
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Note, Dollar, United States of America, 1935
Heraldry
Maker: Various
Q82680208B, series 1935 A.REL30802.012.001
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Osawa, (Mr & Mrs) (Civilians, Japanese)
Private Record
Maker: Osawa
DIARY DESCRIBING LIFE IN MANILA WHILE WORKING IN A FACTORY INVOLVED IN WAR WORKPR84/010
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OSS (Office of Strategic Services) State Department Intelligence and Research Reports
Official Record
COPIES OF RESEARCH REPORTS PRODUCED BY OSS AND STATE DEPARTMENT RELATING TO JAPAN AND ITS OCCUPIED TERRITORIES DURING WORLD WAR II, POST WAR JAPAN, KOREA AND SOUTH EAST ASIA AND THE FAR EASTORMF0067
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O'Sullivan, Bernard (Lieutenant, AV 1356 Clive Steele, AMF)
Private Record
Maker: O'Sullivan, Bernard
Collection of correspondence from Lieutenant O'Sullivan to his parents while serving with 32 Small Ship Squadron (Royal Australian Engineers), AV 1356 Clive Steele, from December 1967 to August 1968. ...PR86/285
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Penglase, Ronald Clyde (Lieutenant Commander, b.1920 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Penglase, Ronald Clyde
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PA1510 Lieutenant Commander Ronald Clyde Penglase, HMAS Westralia and HMAS Assault, Australia, Pacific Ocean and Timor Sea regions, 1941-1946. C...PR00449
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Pom Pom Crew, HMAS Arunta
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
The crew of a quick-firing anti-aircraft gun of HMAS "Arunta" in Second Degree Readiness, Surigao Strait, Philippines.ART24214
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Pring, Cecil Gwyn (Leading Aircraftsman, b.1907 - d.1976)
Private Record
Maker: Pring, Cecil Gwyn
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 37761 Leading Aircraftsman Cecil Gwyn Pring, 454 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists of a five page letter written to his father dated 23 May 1945...AWM2016.121.8
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Propaganda Leaflets
Private Record
FILM 10016. COPY OF SELECTED LEAFLETS USED AS PROPAGANDA AGAINST JAPANESE. SOME PREPARED BY INTELLIGENCE SECTION US SIXTH ARMYPRMF0058
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.12...; verso: Map of Sumatra and the Malay States
Art
Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.12 published 23rd March 1945. It features the headline 'Japs lose 11 Divisions in Philippines' with various scenes relating to the Allied invasion of the Philippin...ARTV02691
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.13...; verso: Post-War Plans
Art
Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE Lock, Herb U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.3 - No.13 published 30th March 1945. It features the headline 'Panay freed as Jap grip weakens in the Philippines'. The left half of the poster discusses the progress be...ARTV02692
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.14...; verso: The Amphibs...
Art
Maker: Information and Education Section USAFFE U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.14 published 6th October 1944. It features the headline 'Phillippines Sector hit hard by SWPA Units' with an illustrated feature on the US Navy's Amphibious Comman...ARTV02667
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recto: Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.10...; verso: Your battleship and her requirements...
Art
Maker: U S Government printing office
Newsmap SouthWest Pacific Vol.2 - No.10 published 8th September 1944. It features the headline 'First fighter cover to the Phillippines Lightnings escort Liberators to blast Davao' with an illustrated...ARTV02662