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GILBERT, Maric, J (Eddie) (Private, b: 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Gilbert, Maric Jeggo (Eddie)
Typescript memoir entitled: "Ambon 1941 -1945 Recollections of a Survivor". This memoir provides a well written, observant and detailed recollection of Gilbert's experience as a prisoner of war on Amb...MSS1651
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Gilchrist, Hugh
Manuscript
Maker: Gilchrist, Hugh
Typed carbon copies of the first draft of two sub-chapters of a book on the history of Australian Greek relations, written by Hugh Gilchrist prior in 1978. The chapters are titled 'The Nurses', concer...MSS0773
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Giles, Francis John (VX39092, Staff Sergeant, 2/5th Field Hygine Section)
Manuscript
Maker: Mauri, Frank
Manuscript entitled "The Lost Years" by Frank Mauri (Pen name of F.J. Giles, VX39092). Details the experiences of the author through the Second World War. First chapters deal with enlistment, prelimin...MSS2027
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Gillies, Lloyd (Able Seaman, b.1923 - d.2010)
Manuscript
Maker: Gillies, Lloyd
Collection relating to B3753 Able Seaman Lloyd Gillies who served with the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War. Comprises a typed memoir written by Lloyd Gillies describing his wartime e...MSS2123
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Glastonbury , D I
Manuscript
"The Air Training Corps in Australia". Examines the formation and development of the Air Training Corps, its achievements as a war time organisation and the Corps in relation to peace time considerati...MSS1100
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Glen Alvie Remembers
Manuscript
Maker: Glen Alvie Recreation Reserve Committee
'Glen Alvie Remembers', a manuscript based on research into 28 former students of Glen Alvie State School who served in the First World War and 31 men and 3 women who enlisted form Glen Alvie for Worl...MSS2004
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Glen, Frank, Chaplain
Manuscript
Maker: Glen, Frank
Manuscript: "For glory and a farm: the story of Australia's involvement in the New Zealand Wars of 1860-66". A research study for the Australian National War Memorial, Canberra. Formerly two volumes...MSS0855
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Glen, Frank Grenfell (Chaplain, b: 1933)
Manuscript
Maker: Glen, Frank Grenfell
Manuscript titled "A study of the chaplains role, related to social and religious convictions of RAAF personnel: a study of material researched on RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Wagga Wagga 1971-...MSS1260
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Glenister , Mr Richard
Manuscript
Thesis "Desertion without execution : decisions that saved Australian Imperial Force deserters from the firing squad in World War One". Examines the desertion of members of the AIF from the Western Fr...MSS1093
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Glenister , Richard Mr
Manuscript
Historiography paper "CEW Bean Colonial Historian" about the writing and compilation of Bean's history of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in France in WW1, also encompasses references to the recen...MSS0992
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Glenn, Bob B. (Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Glenn, Bob B
Manuscript titled "Brigadier General Patrick J. Hurley's mission to expedite blockade runner ships to the Philippines February 1942" describing the observations of US Army's Lt Glenn, who accompanied ...MSS1549
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Glover, John Corbett (Warrant Officer b: 1909 d: 1948)
Manuscript
Maker: Glover, John Corbett
Narrative by Father John Glover, a Catholic priest who joined the NGVR and the ANGAU as a pilot. This account, probably written for his father, describes loss of aircraft at Lae, Japanese bombing at W...MSS1580
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Godfrey , Canon R
Manuscript
Sermon delivered by Canon R Godfrey at St Matthew's Church Ipswich on 18 September 1985 to mark the 40th Commemoration of VJ Day. Mentions the feelings of former prisoners of the Japanese. Also addres...MSS1058
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Godson, Susan Hall
Manuscript
Maker: Godson, Susan Hall
Thesis "The development of amphibious warfare in World War Two as reflected in the campaigns of Admiral John Lesslie Hall (Jnr) USN (United States Navy)". Examines the battles in North Afrcia and the ...MSS0924
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Goode, Stephen
Manuscript
Maker: Goode, Stephen
Thesis "British War Poetry of the Second World War". Examines the work of the older poets, the Oxford Group, the Soldier Poets and the Younger Civilian Poets and Women poets. PhD, The University of Pe...MSS0928
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Goodman, Rupert Dr
Manuscript
Maker: Goodman, Rupert
No 4 copy of the original manuscript, unproofed and uncorrected, detailing the history of the development and work of the 2/4th Australian General Hospital at Tobruk, Redbank, Jerusalem, Colombo and L...MSS0893
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Goodrich, E.S. (Staff Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Goodrich, E S
`Sapper Service', recollections of service with 10 Australian Army Troops Company 1942-1945, describing training and the provision of facilities at various locations in the Northern Territory and at L...MSS1497
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Gordon, Thomas Henry (Private b: 1879 d: 1953)
Manuscript
Maker: Gordon, Thomas Henry
Recollections of active service in South Africa with 3rd Queensland (Mounted Infantry) Contingent. Discusses battles at Elands River, Rhenoster Kop, and the taking of Pietersburgh. Comments on marches...MSS1465
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Goulart , Nancy O
Manuscript
Thesis "Backbencher Against War : a rhetorical analysis of the parliamentary speaking of David Lloyd George during the Boer War". Analysis of the use of rhetoric and the contribution it made to the po...MSS1139
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Gower, Stephen N
Manuscript
Maker: Gower, Stephen Newman 'Steve'
Manuscript "Australian Field guns" later published by the Australian War Memorial as "Guns of the Regiment". Provides background on the development and history of the Royal Regiment of Australian Arti...MSS0878
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Graebuer F
Manuscript
Handwritten account "Die Sintflutrage in Australien" relates to the internment of Henry Jennett (formerly Hienrich Jacobsen) at Trial Bay NSW during 1914 - 1918 war (WW1).MSS0887
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Graves, Richard Harry, Private b: 1898 d: 1971
Manuscript
Maker: Graves, Richard Harry
Typescript of epic poem "On Gallipoli an epic of Anzac" written following Mr Graves participation at Gallipoli. Written in 1931.MSS0795
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Gray, Alexander George (Gunner, b.1918 - d.2008)
Manuscript
Maker: Gray, Alexander George
A digital file consisting of a 40-page document compiled by Ian Gray from the handwritten 'memories' written by his father, QX17698 Gunner Alexander George Gray. He describes his time as a Prisoner of...MSS2173
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Gray, Alfred (4203, Private, 14 Battalion)
Manuscript
"In the Hands of the Hun: Experiences of Private Alfred Gray, of Kyneton". First World War memoirs by 4203 Private Alfred Grey who served with the 14th Battalion. He trained in Egypt and was sent to t...MSS1690
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Greatz, Edwin "Ted" Herman (419264, Flying Officer, 44 Squadron)
Manuscript
Maker: Parrott, Trevor Herbert
Manuscript titled "Ted's story: recollections of an Australian Airman in Europe during WWII". Greatz's plane went down in July 1944 and he was rescued and taken to the Freteval camp. This camp was est...MSS1828
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Greece 1941: Diary of 81 Advanced Base Sub Area
Manuscript
Maker: Parrington, Les
Transcript of diary: 81 Advanced Base Sub Area with Addenda by Brigadier L Parrington MC (British). Also contains coloured maps and graphs.MSS1877
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Green , Jeremy
Manuscript
Australian Cannon Interim Catalogue. Catalogues cannons siutated in civilian areas throughout Australia or used as monuments at civilian or military institutions.MSS1032
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Green, Olwyn (b.1923 - d.2019)
Manuscript
Maker: Green, Edna Olwyn
Thesis "For the dangers passed" relates to the author's attempt to come to terms with the death of her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Green, in Korea, through a study of his involvement in the Au...MSS0882
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Greenwald, Maurice Weiner
Manuscript
Maker: Greenwald, Maurice Weiner
Thesis "Women, war and work : the impact of World War 1 on women workers in the United States". PhD Brown University, 1977MSS0897
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Greet , Mr Jack
Manuscript
Reminiscences prepared by Mr Jack Greet about his service on HMA Corvettes. These cover several incidents while Mr Greet was serving on HMAS Glenelg and HMAS Colac. Also photocopies of supplementary n...MSS1130
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Gregory , Alan Dr
Manuscript
Draft of Chapter 9 "At War" from "Lord Somers Camp and Power House". A history of a youth organisation and sporting camp and the enlistment of members at the outbreak of war. Some went on to guard dut...MSS1051
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Gregory, Chester Woodrow
Manuscript
Maker: Gregory, Chester Woodrow
Thesis "The problem of labor during World War 2 : the employment of women in defense production". PhD The Ohio State University, 1969.MSS0898
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Grenfell, Christopher Campbell (Able Seaman, b.1925 - d.2010)
Manuscript
Maker: Grenfell, Christopher Campbell
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PM6493 Able Seaman Christopher Campbell Grenfell, RAN. Collections consists of memoirs associated with HMAS Burdekin (K376) on which Grenfell se...MSS2170
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Grey, Jeffrey
Manuscript
Maker: Grey, Jeffrey Guy
Article on the Australian involvement in the Allied Intervention in Russia in 1917-1920 including brief accounts of various engagements.MSS0986
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Grey, Jeffrey
Manuscript
Maker: Grey, Jeffrey
Thesis "The ground war in Vietnam : some aspects of the post-war debate". Examines the rival patterns of big unit warfare and pacification in Vietnam also the ways in which these patterns have been as...MSS1109
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Grey, Jeffrey G
Manuscript
Maker: Grey, Jeffrey Guy
Thesis "British Commonwealth Forces in the Korean War : a study of a military alliance relationship." Examines the inter action of the ground forces contributed to the Korean War by the British Common...MSS1077
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Grey, Maxwell David (H1953, Able Seaman, RAN)
Manuscript
Maker: Various
Transcript of oral history interview between W G Jay and former Able Seaman Maxwell D Grey, relating to Grey's RAN service. Grey's service aboard the HMAS Adelaide is described, and his brief posting ...MSS1946
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Grey, Maxwell David (H1953, Able Seaman, Royal Australian Navy, b. 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Kay, Mary
Bound and typed manuscript titled 'Tin Can Heroes: Max Grey's Story as told to Mary Kay'. Memoirs of Max Grey, crewman on HMAS Adelaide, Ararat and Australia in the Second World War. The manuscript a...MSS1950
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Griffin, Kenneth Harry (Driver, b.1907- d.1981)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffin, Kenneth Harry
Memoir written by by Kenneth Harry Griffin, "Escape from France 1942". Griffin writes about his experiences as a driver with the 2/1 Field Ambulance, his capture in Greece and internment as a prisone...MSS1072
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Griffin, Murray (Official War Artist, b. 1903 - d.1992)
Manuscript
Manuscript relating to the Second World War service of Official War Artist B3/58 (VX64361) Vaughan Murray Griffin, Singapore. Wallet 1 of 1 contains a manuscript of recollections of experiences in pr...MSS0750
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Griffin, Victor Carlton (2600, Private, 3rd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Ross, Julie Ann
Manuscript, titled 'Brigadier Victor Carlton Griffin 1898-1973', Enlisted March 1915, aged 16, 3rd Battalion, AIF. Served at Gallipoli. Extracts from the family history by his daughter, Julie Ann Ross...MSS2039
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Griffiths, Alec W. (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Alec W
Memoirs and articles concerning experiences of Alec Griffiths as a ground wireless operator with the Australian Flying Corps during 1916-1918, as well as pre- and post-war family life. Also includes n...MSS1487
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Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
"The Hem of Eternity". An autobiographical account of the author's war time experiences with the 2/8 Infantry Battalion in Palestine, the Western Desert, Derna, Greece, Crete, Syria, Australia & Borne...MSS1203
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Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
Excerpts from "At the edge of the sword" Marsh's autobiography. One section deals with his boyhood, the other his war time experiences following 1944 transfer from the 2/8 Infantry Battalion to "Z" Sp...MSS1024
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Griffiths, Owen Evan (Lieutenant Commander)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans
Manuscript, titled "Cry Havoc : The Story of HMAS Kanimbla" presenting a brief outline of the wartime experiences of this armed merchant vessel. Includes reference to duties off Japan and China, patro...MSS1404
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Griffiths, Owen Evans, Lieutenant
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans
Draft manuscript titled "Darwin Drama" related to the 18 month period spent in the Northern Territory during 1941-1942 by Paymaster Lieutenant Griffiths. The heavily annotated account comments on soci...MSS1402
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Griffiths, Owen Evans (Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans
EDITED TYPESCRIPT OF A PUBLISHED BOOK ENTITLED "DHIDGERRY DHOO", A FICTIONAL ACCOUNT OF THE EXPLOITS OF AN ABORIGINAL MAN AROUND THE TIME OF THE AIR ATTACK ON DARWIN IN 1942MSS1346
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Grimes, Alister Bailey (MT Driver, b.1890 - d.1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Grimes, Ken
Collection relating to the First World War service of 8669 MT Driver Alister Bailey Grimes who served with the 1st Australian Field Ambulance and, later, the 1st Australian Divisional Mechanical Trans...MSS2156
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"Gru's Story: Memoirs of RTFV" by J David Grierson
Manuscript
Maker: Grierson, John David (David)
"Gru's Story: Memoirs of RTFV" by J David Grierson. 64 pages with illustrations. Dave "Grusome" Grierson served as a pilot in the RAAF Transport Flight Vietnam from April to December 1965, flying Ca...MSS2295
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Guide International Service
Manuscript
Maker: Girl Guides Association of Australia
Collection of 17 articles (some photocopied) published in 'Guiding in Australia' (GIA), a magazine published by the Girl Guides Association of Australia between 1980-1994. The articles were published ...MSS1484
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Guildford Soldiers of World War 1, 1914-1919
Manuscript
Maker: Crisfield, Jill
"Guildford Soldiers of World War I 1 1914-1919" by Jill Crisfield. Information about those men who served in WWI and are commemorated on the Church of England's Honour Roll at St. Matthew's Church, Gu...MSS1700
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Guilfoyle, D M
Manuscript
Maker: Guilfoyle, D M
Three manuscripts titled `Interlude', `Dog Outpost', and `From the Rubble', reflecting some of the author's experiences while on active service in Korea. Describes front line conditions, particularly ...MSS1453
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Guillotin, Claude
Manuscript
Maker: Guillotin, Claude
91 page manuscript titled "My Adventures as a Fifteen-Year Old: Le Fresne-Camilly: Audrieu. Normandy: 1944". Translated from French by Hilton Nawell, Dian Crawford, Jean Eastwood, and Arthur Caines. O...MSS2105
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Gullett, Henry Baynton Somer 'Jo', Major
Manuscript
Maker: Gullett, Henry Baynton Somer (Jo)
Manuscript entitled "Companions of the AIF", later "Soldiers far away" and then "Not as a duty only" written by Henry Baynton Somer 'Jo' Gullett which was published in 1973 by Angus & Robertson. Inclu...MSS0792
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1. Gullett, Henry Somer 2. Barrett, Charles (Co-Editors) (1. Captain, Official War Correspondent 2. Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: Barrett, Charles Leslie Gullett, Henry Somer
EDITED TYPESCRIPTS, MANUSCRIPTS AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS OF ARTICLES AND POETRY USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF "AUSTRALIA IN PALESTINE". ALSO INCLUDES A PRE-PRODUCTION PAMPHLET CALLING FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF ...MSS1351
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Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association
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Report of the Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association delegation to the Peoples' Republic of China (including Hainan) and to Japan March 1985. Includes photographs, maps and newspaper reports. Inclu...MSS1067
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Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association
Manuscript
A report entitled 'Gull Force (2/21 Bn.) Association Pilgrimage to Ambon, October 1967' which details a pilgrimage by the Association to the scene of the POW camps and the war graves of their comrades...MSS1527
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Guppy, M D (Private, b: 1921 d: 1987)
Manuscript
Maker: Guppy, M D
Manuscript titled `A Japanese diary', recounting experiences with BCOF in Japan during 1946-1948. Describes hardships and lack of amenities, sightseeing with the `Tourist Club' (including visits to te...MSS1618
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Gurney, Alex
Manuscript
Maker: Gurney, Alex Gurney, Margaret
"My Dad: Alex Gurney" by Margaret Gurney. Information that Margaret Gurney remembers about her father's life. Includes photos and newspaper clippings of exhibitions and examples of his comic strip "Bl...MSS1775
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Haberecht, P (Squadron Leader, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Haberecht, Percy Arthur Charles
Narrative memoirs of Squadron Leader Haberecht's experiences during W2 while attached to the RAF and responsible for mail communications in campaigns in North Africa, Middle East, France and Italy.MSS0726
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Hackney, Ben Charles, Lieutenant,
Manuscript
Maker: Hackney, Ben Charles
Manuscript titled 'Dark evening'. Account of fighting by 2/19, 2/29 and 2/30 Battalions on Malayan Peninsula between Bakri and Parit Sulong; also convoy work and evacuation of wounded by 2/3 Reserve ...MSS0758
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Hadlow, Martin
Manuscript
Maker: Hadlow, Martin
`A Sea of Tents' is a non-fiction work which gives an account of the social life of young Australian soldiers in the Middle East during World War Two. It covers life on board the troop convoys, experi...MSS1213
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Hagan, James Suggett (b: 1890 d: 1969)
Manuscript
Maker: Hagan, James Suggett
Transcription of diary maintained by Hagan during the voyage to Egypt, training at Mena Camp and landing at Gallipoli; activities on the Peninsula until evacuation with enteric fever and eventual retu...MSS1274
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Halder, Franz, Generalobest, Chief of the General Staff of the Supreme Command of the German Army (OKH)
Manuscript
Maker: Halder, Franz
Bound mimeographed copies of the private war journals of Generaloberst Franz Halder, formerly Chief of the German General Staff, 1 September 1938 to 24 September 1942. The diaries cover the period 14 ...MSS1390
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Hallenstein, Dalbert Isaac (Lieutenant, b.1893 - d.1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Hallenstein, Dalbert Isaac
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Lieutenant Dalbert Isaac Hallenstein, 5th Australian Machine Gun Battalion, Gallipoli, France, 1914-1918. Collections consists of a bound prin...MSS1688
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Hallihan, Frank (Private, 21 Battalion, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: Hallihan, Frank
TYPESCRIPT COPY OF A REWORKED VERSION OF "IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY", AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR WHILE A PRISONER OF WAR IN GERMANY FROM 1916-1918. INCLUDES DESCRIPTIONS OF C...MSS1347
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Hall, Len
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, Len
Manuscript titled "The Originals", describing activities of RAAF No 1 Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit. Manuscript is a compilation of primary sources from various personnel associated with the u...MSS0702
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Hall, Louis William DFC (Flight Lieutenant, b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, Louis William
Recollections of RAAF service 1939-1946 as a pilot at numerous locations in Australia and South-West Pacific Area. Describes training, Japanese air raids of Darwin, bombing and torpedo missions in Bea...MSS1501
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Hall , Major R (Bob)
Manuscript
Two copies of "report on Employment of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders by the Defence Force during the Second World War". This report was written in response to a decision to settle under payme...MSS1175
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Hall , Major Robert (Bob)
Manuscript
Thesis "The relationship between Aborigines, Islanders and the Armed Forces in the Second World War". Examines the attitude of the services to Aboriginal and Torres Srait Islander enlistment, the role...MSS1200
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Hall , Mr ER (Bon)
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, E R (Bon)
Collection relating to the draft manuscript of "Glory in Chaos : the RAAF in the Far East in 1940-1942", by Eldred (Bon) Hall, 1988. The draft typewritten manuscript details the activities of members...MSS1178
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Hamilton, Gilbert Ford, Lieutenant
Manuscript
Maker: Hamilton, Gilbert Ford
Photocopy of typescript "Malayan Campaign" notes from lectures in Changi Prison Camp. Consists of talks given on tactics and operations against Japanese include messages by Wavell, Percival, Geldard a...MSS0793
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HAMILTON-SMITH , Martin J L
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Thesis "Australian involvement in counter insurgency programmes in South Vietnam 1961-1965, with emphasis on the Central Highlands". Examines Australian political and military initiatives concentratin...MSS1082
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Hammond, Henry (VC43224, Corporal, 2/8 Australian Infantry Battalion).
Manuscript
Maker: Hammond, Henry
"Personal account of Corporal Henry Hammond (VC43224), 2/8 Australian Infantry Battalion, detailing his experience as a Prisoner of War of the Germans during the Second World War". Includes poems and ...MSS1730
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Hammond, Marjorie (nee Smith) (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Hammond, Marjorie
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MANUSCRIPT TITLED `LOOKING BACK', DESCRIBING SERVICE WITH A.A.N.S. DURING WAR OF 1939-1945. DISCUSSES NATIVES AND PLACES, TREATMENTS AND HOSPITAL CONDITIONS, LEAVE AND RECREATION, ATT...MSS1449
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Hancock, James (416762, Squadron Leader, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Rymill, Peter
Biographical manuscript summarising service experience of Squadron Leader J. Hancock DFC during the Second World War. Details experiences onboard the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber 'W Willie' from Septem...MSS2154
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Hancock, Valston Eldridge (Air Commodore, OBE, DFC, RAAF)
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Maker: Hancock, Valston Eldridge
LECTURE DELIVERED TO UNITED SERVICES INSTITUTION TITLED "SOME ASPECTS OF BRITISH COMMONWEALTH STRATEGY IN THE MIDDLE EAST". EMPHASIS ON ARMY AND AIR ASPECTS. COVERS IMPORTANCE OF THE MIDDLE EAST, FACT...MSS0668
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Handel, Peter Henry (S4144, Lieutenant, RAN)
Manuscript
Maker: Handel, Peter Henry
Untitled memoir by Lt. P.H. Handel RAN relating to his service during the Second World War and after. The manuscript first details the author's experiences on the trip to England from Australia and in...MSS1951
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Hanin, Eric Michael
Manuscript
Maker: Hanin, Eric Michael
Thesis "War on our minds : the American mass media in World War 2". PhD, The University of Rochester, 1976.MSS0939
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Harlem, Don
Manuscript
Maker: Harlem, Donald Alfred Laurence
Shooting script for "Southern Cross" for the production of a re enactment documentary of the activities of Z Special Unit October 1981. It covers the fall of Singapore, the Krait Raids, Rimau, capture...MSS0890
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Harmes-Emden, Hans Heinz
Manuscript
Maker: Harmes-Emden, Hans Heinz
An account by a former crew member of SMS Emden of the battle with HMAS Sydney and the subsequent scuttling of the Emden at the Cocos Islands.MSS1228
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Harris, Harold William (Corporal, b.1923 - d. 2010)
Manuscript
Maker: Harris, Harold William
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX133990 Corporal Harold William Harris. Titled "16th Australian Field Regiment, 1st Armoured Division, 1941-1946', the manuscript consists of a ...MSS2162
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Harrison, Stanley John Stephen (Flying Officer b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Harrison, Stanley John Stephen
Manuscript titled `The Dresden raid February 13/14 1945 : a No. 460 Squadron operation'. Detailed description of raid over Dresden in Germany, including journey there and back to Binbrook, in Lancaste...MSS1579
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Harrison, Stanley John Stephen (428310, Flying Officer, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Harrison, Stanley John Stephen
93 page manuscript titled 'A Long Journey to the Target'. Provides a summary of the service of 428310 Flying Officer Stanley Harrison during the Second World War form enlistment to his return to Austr...MSS2133
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Hart, Byrne (Lieutenant, 49 Battalion); Hart, Morris (Lieutenant, 42 Battalion, d. 1917)
Manuscript
Maker: Hart, Robin
"Visit to the Battlefields: 6th - 9th May 2007". A family's journey retracing the steps of their father, 2nd Lieutenant Byrne Hart of the 49th Battalion Infantry, and uncle, 2nd Lieutenant Morris Har...MSS1674
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Hart, James Alfred
Manuscript
Maker: Hart, James Alfred
Thesis "American poetry of the First World War (1914-1920) : a survey and checklist" PhD Duke University, 1965MSS0899
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Hartog, P J
Manuscript
Maker: Hartog, P J
Autobiographical account of a young Dutchman's sojourn through pre-war Germany, enlistment in the Dutch Army for service in the East Indies, defence of Java, sinking en route to Burma as a POW, work o...MSS1263
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Hasbany, Richard Lee
Manuscript
Maker: Hasbany, Richard Lee
Thesis " Rituals of reassurance : studies in World War 2 American drama" Examines texts of selected plays produced between 1938 and 1945 and the contemporary reviews and comments of theatre critics to...MSS0903
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Haselden, Thomas Lester (Gunner)
Manuscript
Maker: Haselden, Thomas Lester
Three original poems written by Gunner Haselden during his posting to North Queensland. The poem "The rats of Aitkenvale" and "Draft" express the frustration of a soldier in camp awaiting active servi...MSS1204
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Haslam, John Wilfred (Jack) (Sergeant, b: 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Haslam, John Wilfred
Memoirs of service with AASC. Describes enlistment in 1940, joining 7 Division Supply, column training, transport on HMT `Queen Mary', leave in Palestine, and supply column to Egypt. Haslam was in Tob...MSS1572
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Hastings, Anthony
Manuscript
Maker: Hastings, Anthony
Thesis "The Controversial Campaigns : the role of the Australian Army in the South West Pacific Area, 1944-1945". Examines the deployment of the Australian Army to the SWPA, the subsequent operations,...MSS0894
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HASTINGS , Anthony Paul
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Thesis "The controversial campaigns : the role of the Australian Army in the South West Pacific Area 1944 - 1945". An attempt to analyse Australia's role in the wr of 1939-1945 with reference to the 1...MSS1016
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Hauschultz, Earl H (Lieutenant-Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Hauschultz, Earl H
Manuscript titled `The Kangaroo Trail' providing an account of transport activities of US Army Quartermaster truck regiments in North Australia during 1942-1943. Discusses the importance of opening up...MSS1451
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Hawke, R J L (Prime Minister)
Manuscript
Maker: Hawke, Robert James Lee (Bob)
Speech delivered by Prime Minister Robert Hawke at the Gallipoli Lone Pine Ceremony, on 25 April 1990, paying tribute to the ANZACs. Other items include copies of a letter signed by Hawke sent to al...MSS1300
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Hawkins, William Lawes (Lieutenant, 59 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Hawkins, William Lawes
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "THE KING'S HORSES AND OTHER STORIES" CONTAINS ELEVEN SHORT STORIES BASED ON THE AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES WITH THE 59 BATTALION IN FRANCE IN 1917-1918, AROUND BOULOGNE, MESSINES, ETAPLES...MSS1374
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Hawthorn, Dorothy
Manuscript
Maker: Hawthorn, Dorothy
Photocopy of a typed transcript of a talk titled `Variety is the Spice of Life', delivered circa 1974 and relating experiences as an immigration officer aboard the Cunard liner, "Georgic", used as a t...MSS1491
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Hay, Sir David CBE DSO (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Hay, David Osborne
Final typescript draft of "Nothing over us: the story of the 2/6th Australian Infantry Battalion" by Sir David Hay. Manuscript includes annotations, and appendices covering nominal roll of original ba...MSS1251
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Heffernan, Patrick George (Air Commodore, OBE, AFC, 8 Squadron, 4 Service Flying Trgn School RAAF, 27 Operational Trgn Unit RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Heffernan, Patrick George
TWO AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL TYPESCRIPTS. "DUNTROON DAYS" (WITH A FORWARD BY GENERAL SIR JOHN WILTON), CHARTS THE LIFE OF A STAFF CADET BETWEEN 1925 AND 1928 AT RMC DUNTROON. "PILOT'S PROGRESS" CONTINUES THE ...MSS1372
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Heks, Robin
Manuscript
Maker: Heks, Robin
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "OFFICIAL WOMEN WAR ARTISTS 1939-1945, AUSTRALIA", AND ACCOMPANYING PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, INVESTIGATES THE ROLE OF THREE WOMEN ARTISTS IN AUSTRALIA IN W2: STELLA BOWEN, NORA HEYSEN AND...MSS1330
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Hellyer, J., Able Seaman
Manuscript
Maker: Hellyer, J
Handwritten account in verse by Hellyer of the "incidents, anticipations and participations" of the HMAS "Australia", August 1914 to January 1915.MSS0815