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COLEBATCH , Hal
Manuscript
Thesis "An examination of the sources, ideologies and political importance of peace movements in Australia from c. 1950 to 1965". Examines and documents key policies and strategies and forms of a numb...MSS1068
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Cole, Frederick Kevin AM (Brigadier, b.1936)
Manuscript
Maker: Cole, Frederick Kevin
Speech given by Colonel Cole to the United Services Institute May 1980 following his return as commander of the Australian Contingent to Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe (ASCSR). Provides background to the ...MSS0825
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Cole, Lewis Stanley (Corporal, b.1915 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Cole, Lewis Stanley
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX30682 Corporal (Cpl) Lewis Stanley Cole. Collection consists of an 11 page typed memoir written by Cole in his later life. It describes his e...MSS2188
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Collection of material relating to Salt: Australian Army Education Journal, Covers and Articles
Manuscript
Maker: Australian Army Education Service
'Salt: the Australian Army Education Journal' was a pocket-sized magazine that informed and entertained Australian servicemen and women during the Second World War. 'Salt' sought contributions from A...MSS1969
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Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman, Private, MM, b: 1890 d: 1927
Manuscript
Maker: Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman
Original notes and transcript copy related to the history of the 8 Field Ambulance from its inception at Mitcham Camp, Adelaide on 4 August 1915, movement to Egypt and later France. Account covers the...MSS1400
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COLLIGAN , Mary Rose
Manuscript
Thesis "Brothers and Sisters in Peace : the peace movement in Melbourne 1900 to 1918". Examines the philosophical contrasts and practical interactions, as well as the personal and political forces wit...MSS1124
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1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion)
Manuscript
TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN AND TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS OF THE BATTALION'S HISTORY. COVERS FORMATION, TRANSPORT TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND CAMPAIGNS AN...MSS0650
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1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H 3. Kingston, F H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion, 3. Sergeant, 43 Battalion)
Manuscript
TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS COVERING FORMATION, VOYAGE TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND BATTLES ON WESTERN FRONT (MESSINES, YPRES, SOMME, AMIENS, VILLERS ...MSS0651
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Collyer , Mr David
Manuscript
"Airgraphs and Australia ". Three volume postal history using examples of philately as illustrations. The aim of the project was to " use archival sources to show the development, organisation, admini...MSS1154
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Colman, William Russel Goodwin (Lieutenant, MC, 27 Battalion, AIF b: 1897 d: 1966)
Manuscript
Maker: Colman, William Russell Goodwin
UNPUBLISHED TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "THERE AND BACK" ENTERED IN THE RSSILA CENTENARY WAR NOVEL COMPETITION. SET IN EGYPT, FRANCE, BELGIUM AND AUSTRALIA AND BASED ON THE AUTHOR'S OWN EXPERIENCES, THIS ACCO...MSS1357
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Colonel H S Plummer & Captain E L Atkins
Manuscript
Maker: Atkins, E L 'Ted' Plummer, Horace Sydney "Syd"
"Black and Yellow Triangles" The 2nd / 1st Machine Gun Battalion AIF Official History compiled by Colonel HS Plummer ED and Captain EL Atkins RL. Traces the battalion from raising in Rutherford, Pucka...MSS0955
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Commercial Vegetable Growing in the ACT
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, Norman Maxwell (Max)
Collection consists of a digital file (PDF) containing a 9 page manuscript titled "Commercial Vegetable Growing in the ACT' by Max Hill. Details the history of commercial vegetable growing in the Quea...MSS2136
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Concord War Memorial : Supreme sacrifices by local residents in the Great War 1914-1918
Manuscript
Maker: Casey, Kevin
18 page manuscript. Provides a brief biography for those listed on the Concord War Memorial, including civilian and military careers. Some images are included.MSS2056
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Conference on newspaper and broadcasting activities in relation to the war effort
Manuscript
Maker: Commonwealth of Australia
Book detailing the proceedings at the "Conference on newspaper and broadcast activities in relation to the war effort". The conference was held in Canberra on 10 February 1942 with participants inclu...MSS0653
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Conn, Oriel William (57424, Private, 4th Light Horse Regiment)
Manuscript
Maker: Unknown
A transcript of an interview conducted with 57424 Private Oriel William Conn, titled 'World War I, The Lighthorsemen, Impressions of Oriel William Conn: Lighthorseman'. The identity of the interviewer...MSS1940
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Connor, James Richard
Manuscript
Maker: Connor, James Richard
Thesis "Pen and Sword : World War One novels in America, 1916 - 1941". Examines the role of novelists as historians. PhD, University of Wisconsin, 1961.MSS0910
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Cooke, Simon and Froud, Anna
Manuscript
Maker: Cooke, Simon Froud, Anna
Manuscript titled "The Australian War Records Section" describes the establishment of that section (AWRS), modelled on the Canadian War Records Section, the development of the AWRS, staffing, organisa...MSS1536
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Cook, Halton Middleton (WX8270, Private, 11 Aust Port Maint Coy)
Manuscript
Maker: Cook, Halton Middleton
"Cooks in Uniform". A manuscript outlining the life of Halton Middleton Cook Jnr. including his service in the Second world War and the services of his family in both world wars.MSS1686
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Cook, Owen Joseph (Flying Officer, b.1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Cook, Owen Joseph
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 428456 Flying Officer Owen Joseph Cook, 75 (New Zealand) Bomber Squadron, RAF. Collection includes one manuscript entitled "Tiger Moths to four-e...MSS2235
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Cooksey, Bertrand J (Corporal, b: 1913)
Manuscript
Maker: Cooksey, Bertrand J
`Airfield Battle Veterans' describes the service life of an average RAAF serviceman operating in an active war zone. It is based on the experiences of B.J. Cooksey and details his RAAF training and wo...MSS1227
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Coolah and District Soldiers of First World War
Manuscript
Maker: Cameron, Ron Cameron, Roy
Manuscript detailing the individuals listed on the Coolah War Memorial. Includes a Nominal Roll, Roll of Honour and a list of burials and commemorations overseas.MSS1901
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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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Cootamundra War Memorial - World War 1 Honour Roll
Manuscript
Maker: Casey, Kevin
Digital collection consistsing of a PDF file of a typescript titled "Cootamundra War Memorial - Albert Park, Hovell Street, Cootamundra - World War 1 Honour Roll. This account provides background inf...MSS2183
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Copley, Simon A
Manuscript
Maker: Copley, Simon A
Thesis "A comparative study of soldier settlement in South Australia and Victoria, 1943-1950". Examines the implementation of the dual soldier settlement policy following the "War Service Land Settlem...MSS0974
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Cork, Albert Stanley (Stan) (Corporal, 13 Battalion, b. 1895 d. 1954); Turnbull, Winifred (Win) May (b. 1892 d. 1986)
Manuscript
Maker: Various
"Great War Memorabilia: Stan Cork and Win Turnbull" arranged by Ken and Gwen Knox. The manuscript is about Corporal Albert Stanley (Stan) Cork of the 13th Battalion and his post-war wife Winifred May ...MSS1678
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Corlette, Bernard Christian (Captain, b.1896 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Corlette, Bernard Christian
"Memoirs of B.C. Corlette" by Bernard Christian Corlette. Served in WW1 with 1 Australian Divisional Train in Egypt and then in France, transporting a water cart and other supplies. (Served in WW2 as...MSS1734
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Costelloe , Mr Max
Manuscript
"Them were the days...." a poem of the Anti Aircraft and Fortress Signals who fought in Milne Bay from 1943 to 1944. Written originally in 1949, by one of the unit's wireless operators.MSS1132
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Coulthard-Clark, C D
Manuscript
Maker: Clark, Chris
Manuscript titled "A Heritage of Spirit : A Biography of Major-General Sir William Throsby Bridges". Discusses Bridges' role in military aspects of Federation, the establishment of Duntroon College, t...MSS0741
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Coupon Rationing in Australia during World War II: An exercise in muddling and bungling
Manuscript
Maker: Froude, Lorna Cecelia
Masters (Honours) thesis writing about the problems encountered in the planning, implementation and administration of rationing.MSS1806
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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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Cousens, W F (Corporal, 2/16 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Cousens, W F
Manuscript titled "The Battle of Gona", recounting author's personal experiences of the battle. Describes marches, charges, casualties, patrols, capabilities of Australian and Japanese soldiers. The e...MSS0721
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Coutts, Ralph Alexander
Manuscript
Maker: Coutts, Ralph Alexander
Manuscript titled `Bloody but unbowed'. Memoirs of POW experience from time of his capture near Benghazi with the British 50th Division, internment at Tarhuna camp, movement to Camp 65 Apulia, Italy a...MSS1264
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Cox, John.
Manuscript
Maker: Cox, John
Anecdotal account of the war service of Warrant Officer Arthur John Cox DCM covering his experiences in South Africa with British Territorial and later South African irregular units, service in the AI...MSS1296
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Cox , Mr Lindsay C
Manuscript
"The Galloping Guns of Rupertswood and Werribee Park : Story of the Victorian Horse Artillery 1884-1897". Folder one contains an early draft of chapter three "Dress Regulations". Folder Two A & B cont...MSS1137
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Craig, G F, Mr
Manuscript
Maker: Craig, G F
Manuscript titled `A History of the Soldiers and Nurses of Stanley and Hurdle Flat in the 1914-1918 War'. This is a compilation of extracts from Beechworth Ovens and Murray Advertiser newspapers, main...MSS1488
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Crane, Lucy Dorothea (Captain, b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Crane, Lucy Dorothea
Manuscript titled `What was it like to experience the Second World War?', recollects training and service in Melbourne and Enoggera with AWAS. Also describes period at Lae, New Guinea, mentioning an e...MSS1614
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Crank, Ronald DCM (Lance Sergeant, b.1895 - d.1955)
Manuscript
Maker: Crank, Ronald
Collection consists of a 12 page manuscript titled "A short history of 53rd Battalion A.I.F. ("Whale Oil Guards")" written by Lance Sergeant Ronald Crank, DCM. Crank served with the 53rd Battalion dur...MSS2233
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Crase, Tom Nesbit
Manuscript
Maker: Crase, Tom Nesbitt
"Tom Nesbit Crase autobiography 1892-1983". Includes account of Crase's service with the 3rd Light Horse Regiment in the Middle East and action at attack on Beersheba.MSS1071
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Crawford, Sheila (d: 1946)
Manuscript
Maker: Crawford, Sheila
A collection of poems collectively titled `Fantasy', many written between 1939-1942, providing an insight into the wartime feelings of civilians in Australia. The poems were sent to a pen-friend in En...MSS1460
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Cribbin, C M, Mrs, Assistant Public Relations & Censorship Liaison Officer
Manuscript
Maker: Cribbin, C M
Outline of proposed publication on Women's activities in Australia compiled by Mrs Cribbin for Dr Edith Summerskill of Australian Empire Parliamentary Delegation 1944. Also photographic captions showi...MSS0781
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Critoph, Gerald E.
Manuscript
Maker: Critoph, Gerald E
Thesis "The American Literary reaction to World War One". Examines literature from 1914 to 1936 to reveal American behaviour, anxieties and aspirations, standards, morale, reactions and the effect of ...MSS0919
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Crocker, Roy Ernest (109317, Flying Officer, RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Crocker, Ernest Roy
Manuscript titled 'Memories of a P.O.W.' written by Ernest Roy Crocker, 49 p. Manuscript details the experiences of the author as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during the Second World War. Begins ...MSS2035
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Crockett, James (Civilian)
Manuscript
Maker: Crockett, James
An ode, `Predestination-in retrospect' written to C.E.W. Bean on his seventieth birthday by a family friend, James Crockett.MSS1599
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Crossing, Edward G.
Manuscript
Maker: Crossing, Edward G
Manuscript titled 'Recollections Of The 121st Australian Geneal Transport Company (AIF)'. Describes enlistment and training in SA, move to Alice Springs, vehicle maintenance, conditions in Northern Te...MSS1525
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Crouch, Joan Miss
Manuscript
Maker: Crouch, Joan
"A Special Kind of Service : the story of the 2/9 Australian General Hospital 1940-1946". An account of the work of the 2/9 AGH from its formation in 1940, duty in the Middle East, return to Australia...MSS1038
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Cullen, Walter Charles (1348, Sapper)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Kevin
Typed and bound manuscript, 'A Wallabadah Digger: Walter Charles Cullen', by Kevin Smith. The manuscript is an account of the service of Walter Charles Cullen (1348, Sapper) in the Australian Imperial...MSS1954
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CUMMINGS, Donald Lloyd
Manuscript
Thesis "Army ROTC : a study of the Army's primary officer procurement program 1862 to 1977". Study to ascertian whether the Reserve Officers Training Corps remins a viable officer procurment program f...MSS1143
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Curtis-Otter, Margaret (First Officer, Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS))
Manuscript
Maker: Curtis-Otter, Margaret Catherine
UNPUBLISHED TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "HISTORY OF THE WRANS", AN UNOFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, GROWTH AND ROLE OF THE WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL SERVICE, 1941-1945. INCLUDES DETAILS OF THE LI...MSS0638
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Cutlack, Frederick Morley, b. 1886 d. 1967, Captain, Assistant Official War Correspondent, AIF
Manuscript
Maker: Cutlack, Frederick Morley
Original handwritten and typescript draft of Cutlack's manuscript, "The Australians : Their Final Campaign 1918". Edited and annotatedMSS0771
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Dack, Irwin John (Flying Officer), 1921 - , DFC, OAM
Manuscript
Maker: Dack, Irwin John
Memoirs of RAAF service titled 'SO, YOU WANTED WINGS, HEY!! Discusses early life, enlistment and training in Australia and England, operational missions over Europe until shot down in 1944, POW experi...MSS1511
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Dadswell, Henry William (Sapper)
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Maker: Dadswell, Henry William
Personal war diary "Diary of a Sapper" written in narrative. Records enlistment, signals training, comments on travels and local inhabitants, attitude to NCOs accommodation, military activities, leave...MSS0828
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Daintree, Charles Marshall (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1907)
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Maker: Daintree, Charles Marshall
'AIF Abroad': Some Recollections of My War Years 1939 to 1945' describes Daintree's life beginning with his early life, then going on to his schooling, pre-war career as a teacher and then as a traine...MSS1509
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Dalley, John Bede Polding (Lieutenant, 2 Division Artillery, AIF b: 1882 d: 1935)
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Maker: Dalley, John Bede Polding
TYPESCRIPTS OF TWO PUBLISHED SHORT STORIES: "THE AUSTRALIAN AS A BATMAN", AND ANECDOTAL AND HUMOROUS ACCOUNT OF THE HABITS AND CHARACTER OF THE AVERAGE BATMAN; AND "GUNNER BLISTER (A FLANDERS NIGHTMAR...MSS1338
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Dalton, Enid M (E M Herring) (Australian Women's Army Service)
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Maker: Dalton, Enid M
TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "THEY WANTED TO BE NIGHTINGALES", WHICH FORMS THE CORE OF A BOOK LATER PUBLISHED UNDER THE SAME NAME. CONTAINS AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR AND OTHER WOMEN ...MSS0642
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Dandy, Phillip
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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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Daubaris, A B
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Maker: Daubaris, Algirdas B
Part of manuscript describing author's experience in Lithuania during W1, when he was successively compelled to enlist in the invading armies of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, as a POW in Italy an...MSS1387
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David CAMPBELL , Anders BOSERUP , J L RICHARDSON , Malcolm SAUNDERS
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Working papers issued by the Peace Research Centre Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University. David CAMPBELL "Australian Public Opinion on National Security issues" examines o...MSS1105
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Davies , John Dowell
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Thesis "Some aspects of the Commonwealth Government's response to the presence of Germans and German descendents in Australia, 1914-1918". Examines the political climate in which the Commonwealth Gove...MSS1028
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Day, Antony F (Tony) (Cm, Cd, RAFVR, RAF, Rafo, Rcaf(R) b: 1924)
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Maker: Day, Antony F McLellan, Walter Scott
Collection mainly consists of a typescript written by Antony Day. The typescript titled 'The Air War over the Arakan 1942-1945: an Arakan Aerial Anthology by 'those who served there' is a detailed nar...MSS1327
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D Company, 2/13th Battalion
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Maker: Australian Imperial Force Collins, Mervyn
Manuscript titled "From Tobruk to Scarlet Beach with 2/13 Australian Infantry Battalion", compiled by Mervyn Collins from 2/13 Infantry Battalion unit war diaries. Describes events at Tobruk from Apri...MSS1545
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Dean, Gordon (Sapper b: 1917)
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Maker: Dean, Gordon
Manuscript titled `One Day the Sun Will Shine', recollecting experiences with 2/2 Field Company,. Covers enlistment, training, sea voyages, leave, active service in numerous theatres, post war life, w...MSS1480
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Deasey, D J
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Maker: Deasey, D J
Manuscript titled "Australian Involvement in the Soudan Campaign 1885", investigating Australian attitudes towards imperalism and militarism. BA Thesis.MSS0731
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Deflating British Radar Myths of World War II
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Maker: Clark, Gregory C
A research paper presented to the Research Department Air Command and Staff College, US.MSS1854
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Dellar, William Morris (Gunner, b: 1915)
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Maker: Dellar, William Morris
W.M. Dellar enlisted in the AIF and, after training in Australia, served in Palestine and Egypt. Dellar was made a prisoner of war when his ship HMS Hereward was disabled during the evacuation of Cret...MSS1254
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Denning, Stanley Francis (Private)
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Maker: Denning, Stanley Francis
Memoirs of service during Malayan campaign and as a prisoner of the Japanese, in particular as a member of "H" force at various locations including Hellfire Pass. Comments on food, work, treatment by ...MSS1542
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Department of Defence
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EDITED TYPESCRIPT AND EDITED PROOF COPY OF "WHERE THE AUSTRALIANS REST", A PUBLICATION DESCRIBING OVERSEAS CEMETERIES IN WHICH AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS FROM THE 1914-1918 CONFLICT WERE BURIED. INCLUDES COR...MSS1361
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1. De Totth, Adam. 2. Courtney, Robert C H
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Article concerning the inscriptions on medals to Australian and Mandated Territory Personnel 1939-1945. It provides clear background on the number system for the three services.MSS0864
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Diary of a Soldier, France 1916, It May Interest You
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Maker: Bickle, Margaret Stork, Henry Wadds
Typed manuscript detailing the First World War service of 5454 Private Henry Wadds Stork and his brother 5455 Private Richard Stork, who enlisted in 1916. The manuscript consists of a transcript of He...MSS1998
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Dill, James Scott Cuthbert
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Maker: Dill, James Scott Cuthbert Walker, Karyl-Ann
Spiral bound typed manuscript titled 'Scott's War Memoir' written by NX30406 Private (Pte) James Scott (known as Scott) Cuthbert Dill who served with 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion during the Second World ...MSS2184
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Display and Power: An archaeological assessment of a German 8.8cm Flak 36
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Maker: Pearson, David
Honours thesis reporting the results of an investigation of a German 8.8cm Flak 36 from World War Two located in the collection of the Australian War Memorial. This manuscript has a forensic analysis ...MSS1797
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Dix, Charles Cabry, CMG, DSO (Commander, b: 1881 d: 1951)
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Maker: Dix, Charles Cabry
Bound, typed and illustrated manuscript: "Anzac Beach, Gallipoli 1915 - A Beach Landing Officer's Account"(24 pages), by Commander Charles Cabry Dix RN, who was Beach-Master at Anzac beach and Cape He...MSS1652
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Dix, Charles G (Captain, CMG, DSO, Royal Navy b: 1881)
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Maker: Dix, Charles G
TYPESCRIPT OF A PUBLISHED ARTICLE ENTITLED "ANZAC : IMPRESSIONS OF THE LANDING AND 14 WEEKS WORK ON THE BEACH" WRITTEN BY THE COMMANDER OF THE FLOTILLA AND BEACHMASTER, APRIL TO AUGUST 1915. DESCRIBES...MSS1343
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Documents regarding Gallipoli at the Turkish General Staff Archives, Ankara.
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Maker: Broadbent, Harvey
"Document Collections Of The Gallipoli Campaign in the Turkish General Staff Archives, Ankara". A research project by Harvey Broadbent with the assistance of the Australian Army History Unit.MSS1768
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Dodd, Arthur William, DSO, MC (Major, d.1961)
Manuscript
Maker: Dodd, Arthur William
Photocopy of typescript account of actions of 6th Battery and the personal experiences of its commander. Covers the formation of the battery, the collision of troopships "Ascanius" and "Shropshire", E...MSS0818
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Dodman, Sydney (Driver, 136 Agt Coy, b: 1915)
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Maker: Dodman, Sydney
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "AS I RECALL THE WAR YEARS", DESCRIBING AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS A DRIVER, MAINLY ON AUSTRALIAN ROAD CONVOYS BETWEEN SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND DARWIN. INCLUDES RECOLLECTIONS WRITTEN LATER...MSS1326
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Donald and Margaret Maclurcan's Second World War, 1938-1945
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Maker: Maclurcan, Donald Charles Boulton Maclurcan, John Maclurcan, Margaret McEvoy
Manuscript titled "Donald and Margaret Maclurcan's Second World War, 1938-1945" which comprises the war diary of Donald Maclurcan and edited letters between Maclurcan and his wife, Margaret. It is il...MSS2178
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Dong, Wonmo
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Maker: Dong, Wonmo
Thesis "Japanese colonial policy and practice in Korea, 1905-1945 : a case study in assimilation". PhD Georgetown University, Political Science, 1965MSS0896
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DONLON , Ross
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Thesis "Cultural change in Australia 1939-1945". Examines the long and short term effects of the war on the tenor of life in Australia especially the general population. BA (Hons), University of Queen...MSS0983
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Donnelly, Roma
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Maker: Donnelly, Roma
Thesis titled `A Civilising Influence? Women in The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan 1946-1952.' Discusses the contribution by Women in Nursing and Medical Services, Red Cross, YMCA, Can...MSS1555
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Donovan , Mr Peter
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"Waltzing Maltilda : the men and machines of the 2/9th Australian Armoured Regimental Group". First draft of unit history covers the pre history and formation, the 1st Australian Armoured Division, th...MSS1182
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Double Bay War Memorial, World War One
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Maker: Cameron, Ron
Manuscript detailing the individuals listed on the Double Bay War Memorial. Includes a Nominal Roll, Roll of Honour and list of pre-enlistment occupations. Also features some images.MSS1900
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Dow, Maynard Weston
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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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Drafting the Australian White Paper on Full Employment, 1945
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Maker: Wilcox, Craig
"Chaos, Keynes or Controls? Drafting the Australian White Paper on Full Employment, 1945". Honours thesis studying the drafting of the white paper and explaining why arguments for government controls ...MSS1794
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DRAPER , Ann
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Thesis "Adelaide student radicals : then and now 1968-1980". Examines the example of late 1960's student radicalism amongst Adelaide University students. Provides data on eleven student radicals in 19...MSS0995
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Drijber, Oscar (Flight Lieutenant)
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Maker: Drijber, Oscar
Manuscript titled `As I saw it', describing experiences in Dutch forces during the Second World War. Covers imprisonment in German POW camps in Europe, escape to Switzerland, training in Australia wit...MSS1412
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Drummond, Alexander Hatton
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Maker: Drummond, Alexander Hatton Williams, Jo
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX52775 Private (Pte) Alexander Hatton Drummond, who served with 2/29 Australian Infantry Battalion and became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Jap...MSS1530
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DRURY , Michael
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Thesis "The Australian Labor Party's attitudes to foreign policy with specific reference to the period post 1964". Chapters cover the background to the devlopment of the political culture of Australia...MSS1098
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Dudley, Barker L., Squadron Leader
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Maker: Dudley, Barker L
Narrative the official story of RAF air operations in the Middle East 1940-1943. Chapters cover the composition of the Air Force, the operations in the desert, the Red Sea, Greece, Iraq, Syria, Malta,...MSS0826
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Duff, Ken (Flight Sergeant)
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Maker: Duff, Ken
"The Darwin Lockheed Hudson Squadrons and the War They Traversed" gives a account of the work of 2 and 13 Squadrons from 1941 to 1943. The manuscript also includes copies of navigation logs, photograp...MSS1504
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Duffy, Thomas Edmund (4331, Squadron Leader, RAAF)
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Maker: Walter, Matt
Manuscript entitled 'Preserving a memory: Thomas Edmund Duffy'. Manuscript details the First World War service of Thomas Edmund Duffy of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the lead up to the Galli...MSS1941
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Dunbavan, Joseph (QX20125 , Driver, 2/3 Reserve Motor Transport Company)
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Maker: Dunbavan, Joseph
Untitled memoir by Joseph Dunbaven (QX20125 , Driver, 2/3 Reserve Motor Transport Company). Details the experiences of the author from 9th April 1941 through his experiences of transport to Singapore,...MSS1876
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Dunn, Alfred Gordon (1039)
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Maker: Dunn, Alfred Gordon
A transcript of the First World War diaries of Alfred Gordon Dunn (1039). There are comprehensive daily diary entries from his time in the 7th Battalion, the Adm. Headquarters (London) and the 1st, 2n...MSS1878
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Durand, Arthur Acquinas
Manuscript
Maker: Durand, Arthur Acquinas
Thesis written by Arthur Durand, "Stalag lll an American Experience in a World War Two German prisoner of war camp". Durand compares the treatment by the Germans to prisoners of war of different natio...MSS0900
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Durrant, Beverley
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Maker: Durrant, Beverley
Typescript account with supporting documentation relating to the activities of the 2nd Australian War Crimes Section which served in Tokyo, Japan, from 15 March 1946 to 4 January 1953 under General Do...MSS1641
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Dutton, W A (Leading Aircraftman, b: 1920)
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Maker: Dutton, William A
Transcripts of poems written while on active service with Airfield Defence of 75 Squadron. Pays tribute to the pilots and ground forces who fought the Japanese at Milne Bay and Kokoda.MSS1481
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DVA/Australia Remembers 1945-1995 writing competition
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Entries submitted to `Australia Remembers 1945-1995' writing competition for students, run by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Includes essays, poems, letters and an interview, by various young au...MSS1613
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Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
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Maker: Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan) Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
Manuscript titled "Anecdotes from the early days of 75 Squadron RAAF from formation March 1942 to second trip to Milne Bay in 1943" by Alan Dyer (electrical fitter). Discusses training of electrical ...MSS1462
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Dyer, Stephen W
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Maker: Dyer, Stephen W
HISTORY HONOURS THESIS TITLED "LIKE THE LIGHTNING FROM THE SKY : AIRBORNE ASSAULT IN WORLD WAR TWO". EXAMINES FACTORS COMMON TO ALL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS AND AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF HOW PARACHUTISTS W...MSS0657
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Dyer, Stephen W (Dr)
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Maker: Dyer, Stephen W
'A Thirty Course War: Airmen of the RAAF at War 1941-1945' deals with the story of airmen from enlistment, training, operational postings, operational flying in Australia and the Pacific theatres, bei...MSS1529
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Eadie , Mrs Edith
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"With the AANS 1939-1945". Memoir of service with the Australian Army Nursing Service compiled by the Principal Matron South Australian Lines of Communications Area, Fourth Military District. During t...MSS1194