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Abbott, Bruce Gidley (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, Bruce G.
"Wartime diary of B.G. Abbott 1908-1995: While a Prisoner of the Japanese 1942-1945" by Bruce Gidley Abbott (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment). This manuscript is bound in two parts. Deta...MSS1731
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Abbott, William Neville (Sapper, b.1919 - d.2012)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, William Neville
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX67491 Sapper William Neville Abbott. Consists of a typed memoir written in six chapters describing William (Bill) Abbott's service with the 2/4...MSS2182
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Abel, Gordon Rueben (Gunner, b.1923 - d.2007)
Manuscript
Maker: Abel, Gordon
Manuscript titled `Me We Us and Co: Rueben Gordon's War' describes experiences with L Special (or Heavy) Battery manning the fortress at Praed Point, New Britain. Mentions feelings about being sent as...MSS1623
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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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About our stay in the prison in Rabaul (during the war)
Manuscript
Maker: Gorfine, Phyllis Tiriman, Misiel
8 page manuscript. Contains photocopy of original Kuanua text and two page translation. Translated into English by Phyllis Gorfine, original text by Misiel Tiriman. Summarises the Second World War exp...MSS1968
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A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force
Manuscript
Maker: RAAF Historical Section
Copy of a typed manuscript titled: 'A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force'. It covers the origins and expansion of the AFC and RAAF, 1900-1939. Most chapters describe the role of the RAA...MSS0640
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A brief sketch of the fate of 3000 Indian as PsOW in New Guinea 16 May 43 - 30 Sep 45 (Wewak - New Guinea, 4 Nov 45)
Manuscript
Maker: Ayers, Tasman Frederick
11 page manuscript authored by Tasman Frederick Ayers (VX59823). Includes additional 2 page addendum 'We are reborn at Angoram on 30 Sep 1945' (26 November 1945) authored by Jemadar Chint Singh of the...MSS2042
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A Chronicle of No. 45 Radar Station, Stanley Island
Manuscript
Maker: Everitt, Charles Donald (Don)
Bound and typed manuscript written by 62649 Sgt Charles Donald (Don) Everitt. Compiled from Station Records and the memoirs of those that were involved at No. 45 Radar Station. The Station was set up ...MSS1905
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Adams, Eric Kenneth (Pilot Officer, b: 1916 d: 1944.)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Eric Kenneth
Biography written by his brother, John C. Adams, covering childhood, education, and war service with RAAF. Discusses training at numerous Australian airfields and active service as a Navigator in a La...MSS1552
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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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Adie, George Adie (Captain-Adjutant, b.1873)
Manuscript
Maker: Lane, Jim F
Manuscript titled 'Boer War Service A.G. Adie, 22/10/1899-23/6/1902', detailing the service of Captain-Adjutant Alfred George Adie. Includes photographs, maps, excerpts of official documents and excer...MSS2002
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Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943
Manuscript
Maker: Lu, Kelly
"Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943: Paradoxes and Contradictions" by Kelly Lu. Looking at the disagreements within the primary and secondary evidence regarding the air attacks on northern Australia...MSS1724
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Air Crew Association
Manuscript
The Air Crew Association (ACA), Sunshine Coast Branch, QLD. This document contains profiles for each member in the Air Crew Association.MSS1716
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'A is for Animals' Temporary and Travelling Exhibition
Manuscript
Maker: Grant, Elspeth
Manuscript consists of five short papers: Horses in the Boer War, Camels in the First World War, Pigeons in the Second World War, Dogs in the Post-1945 era, and Donkeys and mules from the Boer War to ...MSS2077
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A JORDENS , J S KLAN , A INGLIS , L FOSTER , P Van den DUNGEN , Drew COTTLE , F L McDougall , J ZIMMER , M STURMA , K SAUNDERS & H TAYLOR , W J BREEN , R BOSWORTH , D H CLOSE , J A MOSES , J TAMPKE & J PERKINS , B HUPPAUF , E M ANDREWS
Manuscript
17 papers presented at the Melbourne University "History '84 Conference" in August 1984. "The Home Front in four official histories" by Ann-Mari Jordens. "Luther's resistance teaching and the German C...MSS1033
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A Kookaburra Sang in the Western Desert
Manuscript
Maker: de Fraga, Chris
Typed copy of "A Kookaburra Sang in the Western Desert" by Chris de Fraga. Includes information on the activities of the Amenities Services' Mobile Studio.MSS1898
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Album of Newspaper cuttings with narrative
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Newspaper cuttings covering the deployments (Solomon Islands, East Timor and Persian Gulf) of Lieutenant Commander Greg Swinden. He has written a narrative to go with this collection.MSS1888
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Allerton, John (Seaman, b:1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Allerton, John
Account of World War II history of HMAS Arunta, a Tribal Class destroyer in the RAN, compiled from a variety of sources. Mentions ship's first captain Commodore Morrow DSO DSC, use of radar and torped...MSS1631
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Allgrove (nee Hannah), 'Nell' Mavis (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell) Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell) Dryburgh, Margaret
Speech made in Adelaide, February 1988, relating experiences as a prisoner of war on Sumatra after the bombing and sinking of the "Vyner Brooke" off Banka Island. Includes comments concerning refusal ...MSS1486
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All in the Same Boat: The Australian Merchant Navy in the World Wars
Manuscript
Maker: Campbell, Ian
38 page manuscript. Details the role and history of the Australian Merchant Navy during both World Wars. The economic, strategic, tactical and personal aspects of the Merchant Navy are examined and co...MSS2060
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Alliston, John M, DSO DSC & Bar (Commander, b: 1910)
Manuscript
Maker: Alliston, John M
Manuscript titled "The Riddle of the Delta", concerning the destruction of the German light cruiser 'Konigsberg' in the Rufiji River delta by the Royal Navy in 1915.MSS1232
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Always Ahead : The search for 150 Squadron RAF
Manuscript
Maker: Long, Paul R
158 page manuscript examining the history of 150 Squadron RAF during the Second World War. The first chapter details the nature of the squadron's service in North Africa and Italy including the role t...MSS2117
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'An Army of Warriors, these Anzacs': Legend and Illusion in the First AIF
Manuscript
Maker: Blair, Dale James
PhD thesis concerned with the two myths (egalitarianism and resourcefulness/initiative) about the experience and character of Australia's Great War soldiers central to the Anzac legend.MSS1816
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Anderson, George Charles (Private, b: 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Anderson, George Charles
Copy of the letter sent to DVA outlining experiences as a POW of the Germans in various camps, including mining coal at Wodna `P' punishment camp in Poland and recollections of forced march from Dombr...MSS1626
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Andrew, Ray G, Bombardier
Manuscript
Maker: Andrew, Ray G
Changi Yachtsmen In Irons Club souvenir log produced on toilet paper with home made water colours and staples and printed on fabricated typewriter. "Changi Yachtsmen in Irons" edited by R G Andrew wit...MSS0759
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Andrews, Eric M., Associate Professor b: 1933
Manuscript
Maker: Andrews, Eric M
Eric Andrews article "The Broken Promise - Britain's failure to consult the Commonwealth on defence in 1934 and its implications for Australian foreign and defence policy". This was incorporated into ...MSS0805
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Andrews, Rob: Pleace, Trevor: Etienne, Trish
Manuscript
Maker: Andrews, Rob
Poems written by ex-National Servicemen and others relating to their experiences in Vietnam and upon return to civilian life in Australia.MSS1288
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"An imperial force?": the AIF in the United Kingdom 1914-1918
Manuscript
Maker: Beckett, Roger
PhD thesis from the University of London.MSS1706
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An investigation into the installation of No.31 Radar Station at Darwin in February 1942
Manuscript
Maker: MacKinnon, Colin
Includes a note on the background to the manuscript by Ed Simmonds made in 2008.MSS1852
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An investigation into the potential use of long chain aliphatic a, w-dicarboxylate compounds as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in rinse solutions following citric acid stripping
Manuscript
Maker: Thurrowgood, David
"An investigation into the potential use of long chain aliphatic a, w-dicarboxylate compounds as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in rinse solutions following citric acid stripping". Thesis produce...MSS1748
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A Nominal roll of the Australian Instructional Corps 1921-1955
Manuscript
Maker: Millward, Robert William
81 page manuscript. Two sections, First sections details the process by which the nominal roll was created and the sources consulted. Second section consists of 73 page Nominal Roll for the Australian...MSS2050
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Anon
Manuscript
Poem about the taking of Semakh (Palestine) on the Sea of Gallilea by the 11th and 12th Light Horse Regiments in September 1918.MSS0885
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Anonymous
Manuscript
ANONYMOUS MANUSCRIPT TITLED "BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY CORPS". BEGINS IN COLONIAL PERIOD AND EXTENDS TO VIETNAM CONFLICT, BUT MOSTLY DEALS WITH FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WARS. INCLUD...MSS1339
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Title: `To Find a Path: The History of the PIR'. Brief history of the Pacific Islands Regiment from its inception in 1940 until 1968. It gives details of operations in which the PIR was involved, its ...MSS1215
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Anonymous
Manuscript
UNTITLED TYPESCRIPT OF A PLAY SET DURING THE 1914-1918 CONFLICT REVOLVING AROUND THE RESCUE OF A KIDNAPPED ENGLISH NURSE FROM A GERMAN NAVY CRUISERMSS0654
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Anonymous
Manuscript
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "HISTORY OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE, AIF IN EGYPT". COVERS PERIOD 1916-1918, 1ST AND 2ND SIGNAL SQUADRONS, CABLE SECTION, WIRELESS SECTION, AIRLINE SECTION, ADMINISTRATION. INCLUDES LISTS...MSS0669
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Article entitled "Army riddles strange devices and their meaning" by "Observer". Concerns the abolition of metal distinguishing badges and numerals. Worn on shoulder strap by Australian soldiers and t...MSS0849
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Short poem about captured Japanese sword. n.d. Found among the papers of the late Mr WG Ballingall, a former sapper who served in New Guinea and in the landing at Balikpapan.MSS1138
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Lines written by NX8448, 2/11 Field Ambulance, after the first battle of El Alamein. A poem which describes the battle of El Alamein, the heavy price of war, and the hope that Australians will remembe...MSS1221
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Poem "Tobruk ?" discusses current views of the Tobruk campaign as opposed to the views of the men who served there.MSS1060
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Maker: Anonymous
Notebook of original poems mostly related to the campaigns in Greece, Crete, and Tobruk. Also includes general details about Syria, patrol operations plan and wireless station call signs.MSS1280
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Typed copy of poem "I've had my share of rubber trees" which includes complaints about the conditions of service in the jungle in Vietnam.MSS0870
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Anonymous
Manuscript
HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TITLED "INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF 13 POUNDER BREECH LOADING GUN". SECTIONS COVER SIGHTING, GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, PROJECTILES, INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING CARTRIDGE BAGS AND SHELL...MSS0672
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ANSTEY , Crispin
Manuscript
Thessis "The reception and impact of American servicemen in Sydney, 1942-1944". Examines the community response to the sudden arrival of foreign troops with particular reference to previous experience...MSS0976
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Anzac: A Modern Tradition?
Manuscript
Maker: Spark, Seumas
Honours thesis suggests how Anzac commemoration in Melbourne has changed and continued. This is done by comparing two services, 1946 and 2000.MSS1812
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ANZAC Culture: A South Australian case study of Australian identity and commemoration of war dead
Manuscript
Maker: Pavils, Janice
Hardcover PhD thesis arguing that in South australia ANZAC Day began as a spontaneous expression of mourning for war dead and disability support for wounded soldiers. 420 pages.MSS1821
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'ANZAC GENTLEMAN' Around the World with the AIF Light Horse and Cyclist Corps 1914-18
Manuscript
Maker: Langereis, Richard
Manuscript titled 'ANZAC GENTLEMAN' Around the World with the AIF Light Horse and Cyclist Corps 1914-18, written by Richard Langereis. This 423 page, typed and illustrated manuscript explores the exp...MSS2130
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A Photographic Record of 23rd Support Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment
Manuscript
Maker: Clifton, Alanna
A Photographic Record of 23rd Support Squadron, 1 Combat Engineer Regiment compiled by Alanna Clifton. The images were taken by the donor's husband, Sapper Timothy Lee, and others from his squadron. T...MSS2137
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A Potted History of the Royal Australian Regiment in the Korean War 1950-1953
Manuscript
Maker: Fairhead, Maurice Frederick (Fred)
31 page manuscript. provides a brief history of the service of the Royal Australian Regiment during the Korean War. Details the origins of the conflict, and of Australia's land forces involvement in t...MSS2110
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Appendix A [Recruiting Kit] Titled: General Plan of Campaign for Reinforcing the Australian Imperial Force
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Maker: Robertson, Emily
25 page manuscript. Appendix A from M.A. thesis entitled "The Hybrid Heroes and Monstrous Hybrids of Norman and Lionel Lindsay: art propaganda and race in the British Empire and Australia from 1180 - ...MSS2109
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APPLETON , John
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"Dobie - a First World War diary of an Australian Gunner". This is an original transcript of the diary kept by Colonel Percy Walter Dobson MC with commentary and family history notes made by John Appl...MSS1113
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Applin, Sarah (b: 1980)
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Maker: Applin, Sarah
A four page typed transcript of an interview conducted in 1995 by Sarah Applin, a Year 9 Lithgow school student at the time. Sarah interviewed her grandmother, Mrs Val Offner of Wallerawang about her...MSS1588
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"A Praise That Never Ages": The Australian War Memorial and the "national" interpretation of the First World War, 1922-35
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Maker: Melrose, Craig
PhD thesis discussing how the Australian War Memorial interpreted the First World War and what effect that interpretation had on Australia.MSS1810
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A Prison for a Playground
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Maker: Moore, Lucy Jane
"A Prison for a Playground: Growing up in a Japanese Civilian Internment Camp during World War II 1942 - 45". Masters thesis examining the experiences of children interned by the Japanese military in ...MSS1759
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Apsley , Mr Gordon J
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"My silver wake : being the memoirs of one who served as a chaplain of the Royal Australian Air Force in the 1939-1945 war". Covers periods in Australia, New Guinea and at his demobilsation posting. H...MSS1112
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'A Rat of Tobruk', written by SX467 Private Michael Sydney O'Brien.
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Maker: O'Brien, Michael Sydney
Paper copy of booklet titled 'A Rat of Tobruk' written by SX467 Michael Sydney O'Brien, describing his experience of serving with 2/10 Battalion during the Tobruk campaign in Second World War. The ...MSS1685
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Armed Conflict between Aborigines and British Armed Forces in Southeast Australia, 1788-1831
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Maker: Connor, John
Masters thesis examining 'traditional Aboriginal warfare', how the British fought on the frontier, and the Aboriginal development of 'Australian frontier warfare'.MSS1767
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Army Women's Services
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41 loose typed mimeographed pages outlining the history, rates of pay, conditions of service for Australian Army Women's Services, (Australian Army Medical Corps, Australian Army Nursing Service and A...MSS0780
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Arnold's Story
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Maker: Macklin, Michael
Manuscript titled "Arnold's Story". Describes the First World War service of Arnold David Young, 17542, AMC. Contains photographs and newspaper clippings. 92 pages in length.MSS2302
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Arthur Bullard 'War Correspondent' 1943-1948
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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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Arthurson, A C (Corporal, 13th Australian General Hospital, "F" Force)
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Maker: Arthurson, Alexander Cyril 'Lex'
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "THE STORY OF THE 13TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL" FOLLOWS UNIT FROM FORMATION IN AUSTRALIA IN 1941, POSTING TO SINGAPORE, CAPTIVITY IN CHANGI AND OTHER AREAS OF SINGAPORE, "F" FORC...MSS1377
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"A Sin Bosun, his family and the Vietnam War"
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Maker: Lovitt, Pauline
A typed 23 page illustrated manuscript titled 'A Sin Bosun, his family and the Vietnam War', by Pauline Lovitt. The manuscript relates to the Vietnam War service of O2008 Chaplain Roy Cecil Lovitt, R...MSS2273
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Askey, Michael W. Major
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Maker: Askey, Michael W
"A definitive history of the participation of Australian Water Transport Units in World War II". Chapter cover the beginnings of water transport in 1941, the formation and development of main water tr...MSS0837
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A Soldier's Diary
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Maker: Gee, Beresford
Manuscript titled 'A Soldier's Diary'. Account of the life of Beresford Gee during and after the Second World War as an Australian soldier in the 2/2 Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 43 L.A.D. 2/1 Field Regime...MSS1983
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A study of Civilian Internment by the Japanese in the Far East 1941-45
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Maker: Archer, B E
PhD thesis investigating the experiences of the Western civilians interned by the Japanese in the Far East during World War II.MSS1788
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A Sweet use of Adversity : Adult Education in the Australian Army in Two World Wars
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Maker: Dymock, Darryl Robert
Doctoral thesis titled "A Sweet use of Adversity : Adult Education in the Australian Army in Two World Wars". Examination and analysis of the AIF Education Service during W1 and the Australian Army Ed...MSS0713
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Atherton , Ms Lynda
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"War Memorials : society's recognition of the debt owed to those who went to war on its behalf". Undergraduate seminar paper examining the reasons behind the building of war memorials and discussing t...MSS1147
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'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939'
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Maker: Spencer, Alex M
Bound and typed manuscript titled 'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939', written by Alex M Spencer and submitted as a dissertation to the Graduate Faculty of Aubu...MSS1906
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Atkinson, Richard Ashley, DSO, DFC and Bar (Wing Commander b: 1913 d: 1944)
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Maker: Atkinson, Bill
Manuscript titled 'Emmaville to Askvoll', outling the life of Wing Commander Atkinson who was killed while on active service with 235 SQN over Norway. Covers his early life, training in RAF Reserve, s...MSS1518
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A Triangle of Love: Neville Davies, Edna Mathews and Esma Mathews
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Maker: Davies, Ailsa Davies, Audrey Davies, Neville Ambrose
Manuscript detailing the history of Lieutenant Neville Ambrose Davies (Service No. 1485) through typescript reproduction of original letters received and written by Neville Davies during the period of...MSS2048
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A Triumph of Improvisation
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Maker: Moremon, John
"A Triumph of Improvisation: Australian Army operational logistics and the campaign in Papua, July 1942 to January 1943". PhD thesis.MSS1747
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A Unique Corps : 1951-1985 60th Anniversary Women's Royal Australian Army Corps
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Maker: WRAAC Association NSW
152 page manuscript. Provides a brief history of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps from 1951 to 1985. Contains additional information and photographs relating to publications, uniforms, director...MSS2132
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Australia and the Cold War: 1949-1955
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Maker: Meale, Katie
73 page manuscript. The manuscript consists of three papers: Paper one examines Menzies and the fear of communism in Australia in the lead up to the 1951 referendum; Paper Two examines the British ato...MSS2086
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Australia and the Vietnam War: an oral history
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Maker: St Patrick's College, Launceston
A compilation of transcriptions of interviews conducted by students from St Patrick's College involving Vietnam Veterans. It arose from a Year 10 History Class oral history project in 2005. Eight inte...MSS1907
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Australian and American Prisoners of War, Java.
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Handwritten booklet of poems titled `Australian and American Prisoners of War -Java' containing poems of Allied soldiers (authors of some poems are not named), probably compiled in Batavia. Themes exp...MSS1562
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Australian Army Logistics 1943-1945
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Maker: Mallett, Ross
PhD thesis examining the logistical support of the Australian Army's operations in the South West Pacific from January 1943 to August 1945.MSS1798
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Australian Attitudes in Vietnam
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Maker: McMillan, Melissa
28 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the attitudes of Australian soldiers serving during the Vietnam War. Chapter One examines the motivations behind the men relating to enlisting and serving i...MSS2090
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Australian Battles of the Boer War 1899 - 1902
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Maker: Chamberlain, W M
Manuscript details the Australian contingents to the South African War by presenting the main highlights of their participation in a map history.MSS1746
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Australian Broadcasting Commission
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ABC TV Drama Department script "Report from Gallipoli" (1977). Story concerns a fictitious current affairs programme which was "somehow" able to film the original landing and subsequent campaign at Ga...MSS0766
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2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station
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Maker: Carne, John Formby
Collection relating to the 2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 1993-1994. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of the manuscript titled "2/2 Australian C.C.S. A Brief history and personal anecdotes ...MSS1505
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Australian Civilian Voluntary Organisations, 1939 - 1945
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Maker: Crawley, Rhys
Manuscript written for Summer Scholar Program, Australian War Memorial, providing history of the various Australian Civilian Volutary Organisations.MSS1824
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Australian Coronation Contingent, 2nd June 1953 / by Jim Graham
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Maker: Graham, W J
11 page manuscript memoir about the Australian Coronation Contingent. Typewritten. Narrated by Jim Graham. Edited by Kate Graham.MSS1848
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Australian Defence Force Members with Service Number 1 / compiled by Rick Grebert
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Maker: Grebert, Rick
List of Australian Defence Force Members with Service Number 1 / compiled by Rick Grebert. The list features 150 defence personnel, from the Australian colonial forces, South African Contingent, 1st ...MSS2261
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2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band
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Manuscript titled `Formation and history of 2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band (Pipes, drums and bugles) in World War II, written by Donald J Hay and other members of the unit. Discusses the voluntar...MSS1444
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2/3 Australian Hospital Ship Centaur; A ship of mercy on the turbulent seas of a world at war
Manuscript
Maker: Roberts, Alex
Typed manuscript titled '2/3 Australian Hospital Ship Centaur; A ship of mercy on the turbulent seas of a world at war; was her sinking a war time tragedy or a war time atrocity?' by Alex Roberts. Man...MSS2209
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Australian Independent Companies and Commando Squadrons
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Maker: Linke, Chris
48 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the nature of the Australian Army Independent Companies during the Second World War. The origins of the Independent Company concept are examined, as is the ...MSS2085
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Australian Involvement in the New Zealand Wars
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Maker: Hopkins-Weise, Jeffrey Ellis
"Australian Involvement in the New Zealand Wars of the 1840s and 1860s". PhD thesis.MSS1761
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Australian Military Forces
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COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE DESCRIBING MEMORIALS (PLAQUES, CAIRNS) AT SITES IN NEW GUINEA WHERE AUSTRALIANS FOUGHT IN WW2. DETAILS THE ACTION, UNIT, LOCATION OF MEMORIALMSS0688
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Australian Red Cross Society
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TYPESCRIPT DRAFT OF A CHAPTER WRITTEN FOR A PROPOSED HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY IN THE 1939-1945 WAR. THE CHAPTER DEALS WITH THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES DURING THE MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN, ...MSS1349
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Australians and Americans on the Somme, 1918
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Maker: Ward, Meleah Elizabeth
67 page manuscript. The manuscript provides a brief background to both the AIF and the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). The relationship between the AIF and AEF is examined in respect to training b...MSS2079
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Australians and Black South African during the South African War 1899-1902
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Maker: Ramsay, Georgia
31 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the impressions and experiences of Australian soldiers dealings with the Black South African population. Numerous diaries written at the time are examined a...MSS2071
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Australian Services Cricket Team (ASCT)
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Includes typescript manuscript entitled "History of the 1945 Australian Services Cricket Team" by Squadron Leader S.G.Sismey OAM (Retired) and printed by Flying Officer Grant C. Pinder (Retired). Trac...MSS1615
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Australian Victoria Cross Recipients and Fragments of VC History / compiled by Rick Grebert
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Maker: Grebert, Rick
List of Australian Victoria Cross Recipients and Fragments of VC History / compiled by Rick Grebert. Manuscript with profiles of Australian Victoria Cross recipients and a fragmented history of the V...MSS2230
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Australian War Crimes Trials: Atrocities against captured airmen of the RAAF
Manuscript
Maker: Moss, Tristan
50 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the outcomes of the Australian War Crimes Trials from 1945-1951 with focus on those relating to captured RAAF airmen. Section one examines two specific war ...MSS2074
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Australian War Memorial
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MANUSCRIPT, TYPESCRIPT, PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROOFS OF THE FIRST (1941) EDITION OF "CHANGING OF THE GUARD". ALSO INCLUDES CORRECTIONS OF THE THIRD AND FIFTH EDITIONSMSS0643
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Australian War Memorial
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TYPESCRIPTS, MOCK-UP, ARTWORK AND NOTES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK ENTITLED "THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL"MSS1348
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Australian War Memorial
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"Gallipoli : a new gallery at the Australian War Memorial". Public relations material relating to the design and realisation of the gallery. Also the names and addresses of those 1914 - 1918 war veter...MSS1062
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Australian War Memorial Christmas Books
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Original literary and artistic entries submitted by service personnel to the Service Christmas Annuals competition sponsored by the Australian War Memorial, 1941-1949. The competition was vetted by th...MSS1426
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Australian War Memorial Exhibition Catalogues
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PROOFS, TYPESCRIPTS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER MATERIALS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF CATALOGUES FOR EXHIBITIONS OF AUSTRALIAN OFFICIAL WAR ARTISTS, THE ROYAL AIR FORCE, THE NAVAL FORCES AND THE NAVAL PAINTI...MSS1335
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Australian War Memorial Guide Book
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TYPESCRIPTS, COVER DESIGN AND OTHER MATERIALS USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL GUIDE BOOK COMPILED FOR THE OPENING OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL IN NOVEMBER 1941. ALSO INCLUDES W...MSS1334