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Abraham, Ron (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Abraham, Ron
Letter written by Cpt Abraham at sea and finished at Darwin in February 1942, describing a battle between Japanese aircraft and a Australian-American convoy, and a later air raid on the unit's camp in...PR00423
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Ack Ack plotting room
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A sketch of the Ack Ack (Anti Aircraft) plotting room is depicted, showing helmets and military equipment hanging from hooks on the wall, and an Ack Ack chart in the centre.ART27964
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[Activities in Darwin]
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Sketches illustrating military activities in Darwin, from upper left corner in clockwise direction: Spud Barber's sleeping pup is depicted with three figures behind; a defence officer is shown with a ...ART27972
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Adams, Harold Victor (Warrant Officer, b.1917 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Adams, Harold Victor Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 11061 Warrant Officer Harold Victor Adams, 43 Squadron, 112 Air-Sea Rescue Squadron, and 20 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and N...PR05173
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[Aeroplane - Hudson bomber 'Houdini']
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts the front and sides of a Hudson bomber aeroplane named 'Houdini', with details of the camouflage netting. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance airc...ART96514
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[Aeroplane maintenance]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts several men around an aeroplane in Drarwin, during the Second World War. A sketch of ambulance trucks and cloud studies appears on the verso of this sketch. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), ...ART96451
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[Aeroplanes]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Studies of Beaufighter aeroplanes with notes about colour. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War m...ART96469
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A F P Lukin
Art
Maker: Murch, Arthur
A F P Lukin, of Hyde Park, sitting on bed(?), smoking pipeART25976
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[A Hudson aeroplane]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a study of an aeroplane, a Hudson bomber. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force shortly before the ...ART96513
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[Airmen wearing headphones and study of headphones]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts studies of airmen wearing headphones, observed from the side and rear and studies of pairs of headphones. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, ca...ART96516
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Air support, 57 mile down from Darwin
Art
Maker: Horne, Dave
Dave Horne was a soldier artist stationed in Darwin. In this work he has depicted two unidentified members of an air support unit outside Darwin, Australia. One is sitting at a table reading whilst t...ART29372
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Alcock, Geoffrey Trevor (Warrant Officer, b.1924 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Alcock, Geoffrey Trevor
Collection relating to the Second World War service of A4426 Warrant Officer Geoffrey Trevor Alcock, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, United Kingdom and Malaya, 1943-1952. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consi...AWM2017.17.1
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Alicia Carr, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Portrait of Alicia Carr seated at a desk, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Male and female soldier talking, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before movi...ART91186.031
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Alicia Carr, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Alicia Carr, seated at a desk, right arm over her head, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of th...ART91186.040
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Alicia Carr working at a computer
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Portrait of Australian soldier Alicia Carr working at a computer, Robertson Barracks, Darwin, December 1999. Page from sketchbook no. 4.ART91189.022
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Alicia Carr working at the Deployed Forces Support Unit (DFSU), Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Alicia Carr working at a desk in the Deployed Forces Support Unit (DFSU), Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of...ART91186.049
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[Ambulance vehicle]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A pencil sketch of an ambulance vehicle. The verso of this sheet features two studies; one, a rough sketch of a figure carrying a bucket, and the other recording details of a mobile kitchen vehicle. W...ART96291
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American Air Force personnel
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two American Air Force personnel are depicted asleep on board a Douglas Dakota DC3 aircraft during a flight to Darwin.ART27934
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American and Bangladeshi soldiers talking
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Seated American and Bangladeshi soldiers talking, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin to be de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of the Interfet Peacekeepi...ART91186.010
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American bomber pilots
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two American bomber pilots are depicted playing cards and smoking on board a flight to Darwin.ART27891
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[American command car- Jeep]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a drawing of a Jeep, described by the artist as a 'tank command car'. On the verso is a drawing of a tree and building studies, in pen and ink. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WE...ART96533
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[American Horseplay]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a group of American aircrew fighting with each other, engaged in horseplay, in the officer's quarters. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, carto...ART96538
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American pilot
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an American Pilot on board a Douglas Dakota DC3 aircraft, with the interior of the cabin shown in some detail behind him.ART27901
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Amos, Alfred G (Sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps)
Private Record
Maker: Amos, Alfred G
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR AMOS. COPY OF "BAKARA BULLETIN" WITH NOTE REGARDING HMA BOOM DEFENCE, DARWIN IN FRONT COVER.PR85/387
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Anderson, Frank Douglas (Lance Sergeant, b.1919 - d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Frank Douglas
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX151840 (V65884) Lance Sergeant Frank Douglas Anderson, Victorian Scottish Regiment, Citizen Military Force, Australia, 1938-1944. Wallet 1 of ...AWM2018.1283.1
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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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Anti Aircraft bloke
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of an unidentified Anti Aircraft soldier, standing guard holding a rifle by his side with bayonet fixed. A water bottle hangs in a palm tree behind him.ART27876
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Arrowsmith, W C (Private d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Arrowsmith, W C
Letters to his family commenting on training and life in the Darwin area, and active service on Ambon, describing Japanese air raids and high morale in the battalion. Arrowsmith was killed in action i...PR00463
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Ashbolt, Harry Sheperdson (Flight Sergeant, b.1922 – d. 1944)
Private Record
Maker: Ashbolt, Harry Shepherdson Australian Military Forces
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 415064 Flight Sergeant Harry Sheperdson Ashbolt, 31 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 1941-1944. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one ...PR05212
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Ashford, Geoffrey Reginald (Flight Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Ashford, Geoffrey Reginald
Certificates, letters, photographs and other service records of Flight Sergeant Ashford relating to his service with the 459 Squadron in the Second World WarPR01070
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Ashton, George (Private, b.1910 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Ashton, George Rootsey, Marilla
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX54217 Private George Ashton, 2/21 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Netherlands East Indies and Australia, 1941-...PR05728
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A soldier at a bar in Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
An Australian soldier standing at a bar in Darwin, with a man serving on the other side. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of the Interfet...ART91186.012
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At Darwin baths
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Three nude soldiers are depicted showering at the Darwin baths, where bathing trunks were not worn.ART27924
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At fighter sector
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an unidentified Air Force Officer shown wearing a 'pith' helmet.ART27911
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At the races - program
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two studies of a soldier at the races, seen from the front (left) and from behind (right).ART27965
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At Townsville
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Four soldiers wearing great coats are depicted at Townsville. Three of the men are standing, one is sitting in a chair.ART27954
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(4 Australian Line of Communication Postal Unit, AIF)
Private Record
SHORT HISTORY OF THE 4 AUST POSTAL UNIT, 1943-1945, INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE EMBARKATION OF TROOPS AT DARWIN AND DIRECTIVES CONCERNING 51 AND 52 FIELD POST OFFICESPR83/141
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Australian soldier wearing a steel helmet
Art
Maker: Murch, Arthur
Portrait depicting unidentified soldier, wearing protective (tin) helmet, Darwin.ART25971
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AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. HAPPY AND FIT DESPITE THE TROPIC HEAT.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. HAPPY AND FIT DESPITE THE TROPIC HEAT.012039/08
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AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. MAN ONE OF THE GUNS OF THE COASTAL DEFENCE.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. MAN ONE OF THE GUNS OF THE COASTAL DEFENCE.012039/11
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AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. OVERHAULING A MACHINE GUN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. OVERHAULING A MACHINE GUN.012039/06
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Australia Service Medal : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33369.007
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Australia Service Medal : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint
Australia Service Medal. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL33370.004
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Autographs [Autograph Book belonging to Eileen Fong]
Published Collection
Maker: Various
An album titled 'Autographs' that belonged to Eileen Fong containing signatures, sketches, watercolours, poetry and short messages from troops; mostly in Darwin in 1941 and 1942. The book also contain...PUB02369
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AWM54 1010/9/22 - [War Crimes and Trials - Investigation of Atrocities:] Australian Military Forces War Crimes trials, Japanese War Criminals at Rabaul, Morotai, Labuan, Wewak and Darwin to terms of imprisonment imposed at Rabaul New Guinea 25/2/1947. Nominal roll of Japanese in Rabaul Area under sentence February 1947. Nominal rolls Japanese Legal Staff - suspects held in custody - Personnel to be held as witnesses - Personnel awaiting repatriation
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2019.8.233
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Barber, Ronald (Signalman, b.1913 - d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Barber, Ronald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX31137 Signalman Ronald Barber, 2/4 Australian Infantry Battalion and 2/11 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Aust...PR05339
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Barber shop, 452 Squadron
Art
Maker: Baird, John
The barber shop used by 452 Squadron is depicted, with a large buffalo horn mounted above the entrance.ART27946
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[Bar scene]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A study of an interior bar scene with notes about colouring. The verso of the page is a list of notes, with the first line reading '"Attention - 'Schun!" - Here comes / mad mick'. William Edwin Pidgeo...ART96491
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Bathing at Rapid Creek
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two soldiers are depicted from behind, standing on the shores of Rapid Creek, preparing to bathe. Beside them is a large gnarled tree which hangs over the water and looms above the soldiers' heads.ART27943
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Baths at Darwin
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two nude men are depicted showering at the baths in Darwin.ART27904