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Alola
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the signal station in Alola, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service on...ART93197
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Alola signal station
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the signals station in the Alola area of the Owen Stanley Ranges, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maint...ART93228
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American sergeant
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of an American Sargeant dressed in uniform. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his servic...ART93261
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Angels of war
Film
Maker: Pike, Andrew
In January 1942 Papua New Guinea became the battle ground for nearly 2 million foreign soldiers. This film documents the experiences of Papua New Guinea's indigenous population during this campaign. S...F10262
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Anonymous (39th Bn, AIF)
Private Record
PHOTOCOPY OF LETTERS FROM DR H A STEWARD AND DR A B HOGAN DATED 1984 AND 1985 DESCRIBING PHYSICAL AND HEALTH CONDITIONS ON THE KOKODA TRAIL IN 1942 AND THE EFFECT THIS HAD ON THE TROOPSPR86/255
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Asisi
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of two huts shrouded by palm trees in Asisi, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during h...ART93243
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39 Battalion
Manuscript
Research material compiled for use in the writing of "To Kokoda and Beyond: the story of the 39th Infantry Battalion, 1941-1943". Collection consists of official records, private accounts, interview...MSS1419
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Blencowe, John Percival (Warrant Officer b.1916 - d.1980)
Private Record
Maker: Blencowe, John Percival
Diary and other administrative papers of an ANGAU officer, recording patrols along the Kokoda Track and the west coast area. Discusses arranging for carriers; census of natives, their health, houses a...PR00282
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Bogged - To Oro Bay by jeep
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A bogged jeep which was on its way to Oro Bay is depicted. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his se...ART93255
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Bridge, Herbert Kirkman
Manuscript
Maker: Bridge, Peter
Collection relating to N242653 Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Herbert Kirkman Bridge, whilst serving with the Australia Army in, before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in March 1943. Comprises...MSS1117
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BRIDGE, HERBERT K (SUB LIEUTENANT, RANVR, 3RD BN, AMF, b.1914 - d.1980)
Private Record
Maker: Bridge, Herbert Kirkman
ORIGINAL DIARY COVERING 1942 WITH APPOINTMENTS/BRIEF ENTRIES, TELEGRAM OF BEST WISHES, RATION CARD AND ENVELOPE OF RECYCLED PAPER. ALSO CONTAINS COPIES OF POSTCARDS FROM ENGLAND AND NEWSCLIPPINGS OF K...PR86/162
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Brown, Gary
Manuscript
Maker: Brown, Gary
TITLED "THE KOKODA TRAIL - MYTH AND REALITY", THESIS COVERS THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCES IN THE INTER-WAR YEARS, THE AUSTRALIAN REACTION TO THE MILITARY SITUATION IN 1942, AND THE COURSE OF THE BATTLE IN T...MSS0645
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Buckler, S H (Captain, 2/14th Bn and Aust Para Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Buckler, Sydney Hamilton
DIARY DESCRIBING INCIDENT IN WHICH BUCKLER AND APPROX. 40 OTHERS WERE CUT OFF FROM THE MAIN BODY OF THE BN ON THE KOKODA TRAIL. CAPT BUCKLER LED THE GROUP TO SAFETY. TELEGRAM OF CONGRATULATIONS, LETTE...3DRL/0999
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Bursill, Wallace Richard (Signalman, 7th Aust Division Signals, AIF b.1924)
Private Record
Maker: Bursill, Wallace Richard
TYPESCRIPT MEMOIRS OF WAL BURSILL RECALLING HIS SERVICE IN THE ARMY AS A SIGNALMAN ON CAMPAIGNS IN NEW GUINEA, INCLUDING THE KOKODA TRAIL AND BALIKPAPAN, LEAVE ACTIVITIES IN AUSTRALIA, AND THE BATTLE ...PR89/177
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Caling, George John (Warrant Officer Class 2, b.1917 - d.1990)
Private Record
Maker: Australian Military Forces Caling, George John 'Bull'
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX1803 Warrant Officer Class 2 George John ‘Bull’ Caling, 2/2 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and New ...PR03668
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Comfort at 6000 ft
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
The interior of a native hut, which sits at 6000 feet and was built by Papuans to serve as accommodation for the Australian servicemen, is depicted with a chair and table shown in the foreground. This...ART93229
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Cousens, W F (Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: Cousens, W F
Details experiences fighting the Japanese along the Kokoda track in 1942. Covers the fighting retreat to Ioribaiwa Ridge and the halting of the Japanese advance. (See also MSS0721).MSS0659
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Dandy, Phillip
Manuscript
Maker: Dandy, Phillip George William
Original war related poems covering Gallipoli, Kokoda, Tobruk, and the historical antecedents of the 39 Corangamite Battery, Army Reserve.MSS0655
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Diggers
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
Three sketch portraits of diggers wearing their uniforms and hats, depicted from three different viewpoints. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Ju...ART93246
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Douglas Noel Green as a private 106th Casualty Clearing Station (CCS), South West Pacific Area 1941-1945, interviewed by Kevin Dickson
Sound
Maker: Green, Douglas Noel Dickson, Kevin Alexander
Discusses prewar family, education, employment, economic depression; enlistment; training; Casualty Clearing Station (CCS); 9th Division; SS Duntroon; convoys; casualties; stress; jungle operations; d...S01774
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Dropping supplies by plane, Kokoda Trail
Art
Maker: Walker, Ralph
A green hilly landscape, with an aircraft dropping supplies to waiting soldiers and civilians. 3 soldiers and 3 civilians lay, or hunch, in the lower right corner of the work.ART29710
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Greeting Card Collection
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The Greeting Card collection consists of both hand-drawn and commercially produced cards sent to and from Australian service personnel engaged in conflicts dating from the South African War (1899-1902...RC00370
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Hissey, Alan (Private, b: 1912(?) d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Hissey, Allan
Personal letter and card from Private Alan Hissey (2/27 Battalion) in Syria to his sister-in-law and her husband, Myra and Tom Gifford, with a photograph of Hissey, who was killed during the Kokoda ca...PR00848
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Howson, Jack Lawrence (Smokey) (b.1921 - d.2003)
Private Record
Related to the Second World War service of VX139898 Private Jack Lawrence (Smokey) Howson, 39 Battalion. The letter to his friend Floss (Mrs Florence Dale), is written on toilet paper. Pte Howson refe...PR04798
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Ilimo
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the signal station, which was built by native Papuans from local materials in Ilimo, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jung...ART93270
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Ilimo signal station
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
The signal station at Ilimo, in the Owen Stanley Ranges, is depicted. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, du...ART93265
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Jack Lawrence (Smoky) Howson as a private 39th Battalion, New Guinea, 1942-1945, interviewed by Harry Martin for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Howson, Jack Lawrence (Smokey) Martin, Harry
Discusses prewar education; religion; economic depression, class differences, prewar employment, conscription; enlistment; army training; embarkation; authority; Australia; 39th Battalion; casualties;...S00501
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Johns, Robert, MM MID (Sergeant b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Johns, Robert
Platoon notebook maintained by Sergeant Johns during the fighting over the Kokoda Track including platoon and section nominal rolls, section duties and supplies and annotations in red pencil of battle...PR00640
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KENNEDY, COLIN (SERGEANT, 3RD BN AMF b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Kennedy, Colin
COPY OF "RETREAT FROM KOKODA" BY R. PAULL, ANNOTATED BY KENNEDY. COPY OF KENNEDY'S MEMOIR OF THE KOKODA CAMPAIGN (1942) TITLED "WORLD WAR 2 CAMPAIGNING IN PAPUA" AWM PHOTO NO. 27086 - CAPTIONED ON VER...PR85/305
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Kildea, Sydney (Leading Aircraftman, b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Kildea, Jeff Kildea, Sydney Walters, Chris
Collection related to No 62202 Leading Aircraftman Sydney Kildea, RAAF. Includes original diary kept by LAC Syd Kildea of No 1 Mobile Works Squadron (Special Works Force), RAAF, and covers the period...PR00913
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Kiwaian dance
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
While stationed in Papua New Guinea, Dargie noted the following observation in relation to this drawing: 'The Kiwaians are possibly the most virile and hardworking of the Papuan natives, in the opini...ART21325
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Kokoda and Nationalism
Manuscript
Maker: Jenkins, Sascha
Manuscript provides a summary of the Kokoda campaign with a view towards its presentation in the press and histories. Examines the stereotypes of Australian soldiers presented in regards to the Kokoda...MSS2059
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Kokoda front line! (Cinesound Review No 568)
Film
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter Hall, Kenneth George
The Academy Awarding winning film by Damien Parer, Department of Information and Ken G Hall of Cinesound Productions. Introduction and conclusion to the film features Damien Parer talking to camera. (...F01582
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Kokoda headquarters after fire
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the headquarters at Kokoda following a fire; the native-built huts are shown in the background and two men are standing by the crossing in the foreground. This work was drawn by soldier arti...ART93237
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Kokoda: Track or Trail?
Manuscript
Maker: Provis, Peter
33 page manuscript. The manuscript examines both sides of the debate on the naming of Kokoda Track or Trail. To examine the debate, official documents, maps, and correspondent reports were looked at. ...MSS2089
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Lieutenant Alan Youdale
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of Lieutenant Alan Edward Youdale, NX115443 , of the 4th Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Aust...ART93260
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Lieutenant Peter Flowers
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of Lieutenant Peter 'Pete' Flowers, drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service on the Kokoda Trail,...ART93204
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Lieutenant Ron Knox
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of Lieutenant Ronald Smith Knox, WX37979, 3rd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line ...ART93203
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Lloyd, Irvine Francis 'Jack', (Corporal, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Lloyd, Irvine Francis 'Jack'
A mixed collection of papers dealing with Lloyd's service with 39 Battalion (CMF) in New Guinea. The collection consists of 2 letters describing the difficult conditions under which Australians fought...PR00322
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Macarthur, Douglas (General of the Army; Field Marshal, b.1880 - d.1964)
Private Record
Maker: MacArthur, Douglas
Collection relating to the Second World War service of O-57 (United States) General (5 Star) (USA), Field Marshal (Philippine Army) Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander Allied Forces in the South West...EXDOC156
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Macdonalds plantation
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of Macdonalds rubber plantation in the Kokoda area, New Guinea . This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, ...ART93239
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Makings, Clement (Sergeant, 2/6th Fld Ambul AIF b.1910 - d.1952)
Private Record
Maker: Makings, Clement
DIARIES WITH REGULAR ENTRIES MAINTAINED FROM DEPARTURE IN ADELAIDE, MOVEMENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST, TRAINING, ACTIVE SERVICE IN SYRIA AND LEBANON, RETURN TO AUSTRALIA, MOVEMENT TO NEW GUINEA, ADVANCE AND...PR86/105
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Markham, Reginald Cromwell (Corporal, b.1915 - d.2011)
Private Record
Maker: Markham, Reginald Cromwell
Collection relating to service of Corporal Reginald Cromwell Markham, 39 Battalion, New Guinea, 1941-1943. Collection comprises Markham's diary 1941-1942 (plus photocopy), two accounts of the Kokoda ...PR89/087
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Miller, Clarice Freda; Lloyd, Irvine Francis 'Jack'
Private Record
Maker: Lloyd, Irvine Francis 'Jack' Miller, Clarice Freda
This collection contains two items relating to the Second World War experiences of two unrelated individuals. The first item is a six page typed transcript of a talk presented by Mrs Clarice Freda Mil...PR01397
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Mother and children
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of a Papuan mother with her two children. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service ...ART93217
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Mount Victoria
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A moonlit view from Kokoda of Mount Victoria in the background, with the silhouettes of palm trees and huts in the foreground. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003,...ART93247
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Mowat, George W (Warrant Officer, b.1895 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Mowat, George William
Collection relating to the Second World War service of V5504 Warrant Officer Class 2 George William Mowat MM, 39th Australian Infantry Battalion, New Guinea, 1942. The collection consists of a diary ...3DRL/7137
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Mutton, Geoffrey Vernon 'Pa' (Captain)
Private Record
Maker: Mutton, Geoffrey Vernon 'Pa'
Collection relating to the service of NX34710 (N78013) Major Geoffrey Vernon Mutton, 2/33 Battalion, Second World War. Collection comprises a letter written by Mutton to NX141420 (N74428, N43056) Lie...PR03400
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Myola I signal station
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the signal station at Myola, in the Owen Stanley Ranges, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Se...ART93266
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Near Wairopi
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the river near the Wairopi area shown with a bridge across it and an native person standing at the riverbed on the left. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160...ART93257
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New Guinea vogue
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A sketch of two Papuan women wearing traditional Papuan skirts. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during h...ART93218
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Not titled [New Guinea vogue]
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A sketch of a Papuan man and woman wearing traditional clothing; the man carries a drum and is wearing feathered headgear. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd...ART93219
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Not titled [Tank stand at signals station]
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of a tank stand beside a signal station along the Kokoda trail in New Guinea. With a tank stand, the servicemen were able to have showers; this tank was filled with buckets of water from the cr...ART93222
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Over the top
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the Kokoda landscape, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service on the Ko...ART93234
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'Over the top'
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
Signal lines are shown spanning the kokoda landscape in New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, duri...ART93269
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Peck, Lindsay J MBE
Manuscript
Maker: Peck, Lindsay J
"Sappers of the Silent Seventh", a compilation of narrative accounts describing the exploits of the 7th Division Engineers from the unit's formation at Ingleburn in 1940, through the campaigns in the ...MSS1233
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3rd Australian Infantry Battalion (AMF) Association
Private Record
Maker: Various
Items relating to the Second World War service of members of 3 Australian Infantry Association. (1) Typescript, "My Life as I Lived It: This & That" by Herbert J Wharton,1987. (2) Typescript, "Recolle...PR89/011
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Rhodes, Roy Alexander (Sergeant, b:1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Rhodes, Roy Alexander
Related to the Second World War service of NX123697 (N18376) Sergeant Roy Alexander Rhodes. [item 1] Typescript entitled "Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit, ANGAU" by R A Rhodes. The author se...MSS2026
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Riggall, William (Lieutenant, b.1913 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Riggall, William
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX80932 Lieutenant William Riggall, 7th Division Headquarters, Second Australian Imperial Force, New Guinea, 1942-1943. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists...AWM2022.95.1
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Salmon, Alfred William (Lieutenant, b.1907 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Salmon, Alfred William Vernon, Geoffrey Hampden
Collection relating to the Second World Service of VX117107 Lieutenant Alfred William Salmon, 39th Infantry Battalion, New Guinea and Australia, 1940-1972. Wallet 1 of 5 contains a faux-leather wallet...PR00297
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Sherry, John Joseph (Private, b.1907 - d.1982)
Private Record
Maker: Sherry, John Joseph
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NG2484 Private John Joseph Sherry, New Guinea Volunteer Rifles. Collection consists of two original letters, dated 22/12/1941 and 15/02/1942 and ...PR05666
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Signal Headquarters, Kokoda
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the signals headquarters in Kokoda, with the signal lines depicted coming over the top. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-...ART93245
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Signal lines over the top
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the Kokoda landscape, from 7000 ft, with signal lines coming over the top. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintena...ART93236
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Signal station, Kokoda Trail
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A signal station along the Kokoda Trail is depicted. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service ...ART93244
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Sir Kingsley Norris
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Major-General Sir (Frank) Kingsley Norris enlisted as a trooper in the AIF in August 1914, serving during the First World War with the 1st Light Horse Field Ambulance in the Middle East. By 1916, now ...ART94056
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Smythe, Albert Victor (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Smythe, Albert Victor
Citation for the Military Medal awarded to Private Smythe for his actions on 9 August 1942 at Kokoda. Serving with 39 Battalion, Smythe held off at least seven Japanese assaults on his section's posi...PR01718
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Sons of the Anzacs 1939-1945
Film
Maker: Dreyfus, George Bagnall, Frank N Howes, Oliver F Bowden, Barry
Remake of the film F00188 produced by the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit for the Australian War Memorial. A history of Australia in the Second World War, covering the principal campaigns and utili...F00190
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Sparrow, Allan Francis (NX44575, Private, 2/33rd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Sparrow, Allan Francis Various
Manuscript entitled "Allan Francis Sparrow: A Memoire". Semi-biographical work on the authors life. Recounts experiences of the author's service during the Second World War in New Guinea along the Kok...MSS1919
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Still life
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A still life depicting pineapples and bananas from the local area. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, durin...ART93242
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39th Bn Association (39th Bn, AMF)
Private Record
COPIES OF STATEMENTS AND CORRESPONDENCE, 1942-1986 PREPARED BY UNIT MEMBERS DESCRIBING THE HARSH CONDITIONS AND HEALTH DIFFICULTIES ENDURED ON THE KOKODA TRAIL IN 1942 AND USED FOR REPATRIATION BENEFI...PR87/008
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The bathing pool, Kokoda
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
The bathing pool at Kokoda is depicted with three men resting alongside. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section,...ART93238
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The bloody track
Art
Maker: Waite, Allan George
A group of Australian soldiers are pictured walking up the Kokoda Track. This image was painted in the 1950s from a photograph taken in 1943 while Waite was serving in New Guinea.ART94068
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'The Dump' signal station 6000 ft
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A signal station named 'The Dump', which sits at 6000 feet along the Kokoda Trail is depicted. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Lin...ART93200
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The goal posts
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
Two goal posts outside the Angau headquarters in Kokoda are depicted, with the headquarters visible in the background. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Aus...ART93240
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The goal posts - Kokoda
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view depicting the goal posts outside the Angau headquarters in New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Sec...ART93259
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The new main house
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
The interior of a native hut, built by Papuans to serve as accommodation for the Australian servicemen, is depicted. Chairs, tables, books, and beds can be seen, with the Kokoda jungle visible in the ...ART93221
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"To Kokoda and Beyond: the story of the 39th Infantry Battalion, 1941-1943"
Manuscript
Maker: Austin, Victor Patrick Crowley, Kevin Arthur
"To Kokoda and Beyond: the story of the 39th Infantry Battalion, 1941-1943". Account of the fighting along the Kokoda Trail and in the coastal swamps of the Buna - Sanananda - Gona Area and of the ev...MSS1196
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To Owers' Corner 21/2 mile - Sorry! No taxi's
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
An instance of the Diggers' sardonic humour on the Kokoda Trail, New Guinea. A soldier stands in front of a sign, "To Owers' Corner 21/2 [two and a half] miles by foot. Sorry, No Taxi's", with his kit...ART23173
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Unnamed soldier
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of an unnamed soldier drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service on the Kokoda Trail, New GuineaART93225
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Unnamed soldier
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A portrait of an unnamed soldier drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Section, during his service on the Kokoda TrailART93224
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Wash day
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A soldier is depicted washing clothes on wash day in a typical scene of army life. He is surrounded by a variety of buckets and tubs, and there is laundry hanging to dry behind him. This work was draw...ART93241
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Waters, Julian (Private, b.1914 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Waters, Julian
MEMOIRS OF HIS SERVICE AS A STRETCHER BEARER, 1941-45, BRIEFLY IN SYRIA AND LATER IN NEW GUINEA, PARTICULARLY THE DEFENCE OF THE KOKODA TRACK, ADVANCE TO GONA, EVACUATION DUE TO SCRUB TYPHUS, RETURN F...PR88/122
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Winkle, Frederick John (Lieutenant, b.1920 - d.1976)
Private Record
Maker: Winkle, Frederick John
Diary of QX16065 Lieutenant (Lt) Frederick J Winkle, 2/6 Independent Company, written between 1 July 1942 and February 1943. Winkle writes regular, brief entries beginning from his departure from Town...PR03106
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Wrecked hospital ward
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
This work depicts a wrecked hospital ward, located just outside Port Morseby on the Sogeri Valley Road at the Ower's Corner turn-off towards the Kokoda Trail. The grass hut was used by the 2/1st Field...ART25835