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Australia whilst under fire
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Depicts three sailors huddle under a table during an attack on their ship. The artist Alan Hall(1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Secon...ART93338
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Chief Shipwright Alfred William Robinson
Art
Maker: Griffin, Murray
Portrait of ex-Chief Shipwright Alfred William Robinson DSM, RANR ON 10635, Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Australia.ART27506
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Choir, HMAS 'Australia'
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A group of sailors gather around the piano as a choir, with an accordion accompanying them. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979)enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years....ART93343
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Commodore John Collins
Art
Maker: Hanke, Henry
Portrait of Commodore John Augustine Collins, CB, later Vice Admiral, KBE. In the early war years, Collins commanded HMAS 'Sydney' in the Mediterranean. Australians celebrated a great naval victory wh...ART22617
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Dawn action stations
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Before dawn on the cold wet upper deck of HMAS "Australia". Lookouts watch the horizon, gun crews stand by, turrets are trained port and starboard and all fighting equipment is tested. Hands fall out...ART21770
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"Don't forget a copy for the gunnery officer"
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A view from the exterior of the ship looking through a porthole to a sailor typing. An officer is peering through the door. A more finished work from ART93327. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1936) enlist...ART93328
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Going north
Film
Maker: Netherlands East Indies Film Unit
A Department of Information propaganda film produced by the Netherlands East Indies Film Unit on the Allied invasion of Japanese occupied Morotai. The Morotai Task Force comprised of United States Arm...F01380
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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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[Group of sailors on deck at night]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Several sailor sit on deck at night. They appear to be relaxing, and are not on watch. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. Dur...ART93340
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HMAS Australia after her return from the Allied invasion of the Philippine Islands. The Australia ...
Photograph
HMAS Australia after her return from the Allied invasion of the Philippine Islands. The Australia suffered severe damage and losses at the landing at Leyte Island in October 1944, and at Lingayen Gulf...019442
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HMAS Australia after her return from the Allied invasion of the Philippine Islands. The Australia ...
Photograph
HMAS Australia after her return from the Allied invasion of the Philippine Islands. The Australia suffered severe damage and losses at the landing at Leyte Island in October 1944, and at Lingayen Gulf...019441
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HMAS Australia at Bear Island
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
A side on view of the Heavy Cruiser HMAS Australia in the midground, with an expanse of sea in the foreground. In the background, another ship, seagulls and Bear Island, between the north coast of Nor...ART27638
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HMAS Australia 1944-1945 / Geoffrey Preston Hood
Film
Maker: Hood, Geoffrey Preston
An amateur film taken by Geoffrey Preston Hood while serving aboard the heavy cruiser HMAS Australia. Opening scene of a dug out canoe with native boys and men along side HMAS Australia. Long boat ful...F00410
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HMAS Australia in action, Guadalcanal, 8 August 1942
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Depicts HMAS Australia (1928-1954) in action against a torpedo bombing attack during the Battle of Savo Island. HMAS Australia is being attacked during the allied landing of forces on Guadalcanal Isla...ART22189
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HMAS 'Australia' [kamikaze attack]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Three sailors running out of the way of a Japanese aircraft and kamikaze attack. HMAS 'Australia' was the first ship to be hit by the suicide attacks during the Second World War and the ship went on t...ART93352
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HMAS 'Australia', last hit in Lingayen Gulf
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Depicts a twisted and wrecked tower of HMAS 'Australia', which is sustained after an attack. The artist Alan Hall(1919-1979)enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years....ART93349
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[HMAS 'Australia' under attack]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A kamikaze attack upon a ship as imagined from the perspective of the Japanese pilot. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Secon...ART93358
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1. HMAS "Australia" wounded return 2. New Spitfires ready for Japs. (Cinesound News No. 682)
Film
1. (2 min 12 sec) Arriving in port aboard an Allied ship, wounded members of HMAS "Australia" are interviewed for Cinesound News. These are able seaman Eric Mckinnon and leading seaman Ken Bourne. The...F00617
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HMAS ships at Aitape
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
HMAS ships included in the painting are HMAS 'Australia' in the foreground, Australian cruiser, HMAS 'Shropshire' in the foreground, destroyers HMAS 'Warramunga' astern of 'Shropshire' and HMAS 'Arunt...ART23799
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HMAS Warramunga
Film
Maker: Harbison, Robert Frederick Fitzgerald
This film though titled 'HMAS Warramunga', does not show a full shot of the ship. All scenes were taken from Warramunga when she was part of Task Force 74. Warramunga was in the 9th Destroyer Squadr...F10145
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[Incoming kamikaze attack]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A spilt scene of an incoming kamikaze attack and the sailors' reaction upon HMAS 'Australia'. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During t...ART93354
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Invasion of Leyte, Philippines
Film
On 20 October 1944 the United States 6th Army invaded Leyte, Philippines, landing on the east coast in vicinity of Tacloban, the capital. Two firm beach heads were established. On 21 October 1944 US A...F01704
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[Kamikaze attack]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A comic strip of an attack upon Royal Australian Navy ships by Japanese aircraft. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Wo...ART93357
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[Kamikaze attack]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A comic strip of an attack upon Royal Australian Navy ships by Japanese aircraft. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Wo...ART93356
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King, Eric Russell (b.1925)
Private Record
Maker: King, Eric Russell
Typed and illustrated memoir (18 pages) titled: "A Little Yarn About Myself" by Eric Russell King, describing his Navy experiences during Second World War, mainly serving on HMAS "Australia". Focus is...PR01255
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Legoe, Tom Elder, DSM (PM7252, Able Seaman, RAN)
Manuscript
Maker: Rymill, Peter
Biographical manuscript summarising service experience of Able Seaman T.E. Legoe DSM during the Second World War. Details experiences onboard the HMAS Australia from 12 August 1944 to April 1945, incl...MSS2153
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Lingayen Gulf
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A comic strip of an attack upon Royal Australian Navy ships by Japanese aircraft. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Wo...ART93355
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Linton, Alfred William (Engine Room Artificer, b.1922)
Private Record
Maker: Linton, Alfred William
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PM7101 Engine Room Artificer IV Alfred William Linton, Royal Australian Navy. Collection consists of 27 Letters from ERA Linton [Fred] to his gir...PR04485
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Martin, (1) Beryl(nee Thomas) (2) Peter (First Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Je
Recollections of war service with (1) WAAAF, covering enlistment, training as operations room clerk, role and status of women (2) RAN discussing troop convoys, Japanese air attacks, invasion of Sicily...MSS1513
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Menzies tour of the UK and Libya. HMAS Australia.
Film
Maker: Unknown
A) Mr R G Menzies addressing a press conference at the Ministry of Information during his tour of the United Kingdom. B) Commentator on sound track describes this item as Mr Menzies arrives in Libya. ...F01755
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Moore, George Dunbar (Rear Admiral, b.1893 - d.1979)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Typed manuscript relating to the naval service of Rear Admiral George Dunbar Moore, CBE, RAN. Moore served with the Royal Australian Navy between 1913-50; and was Australian Minister to the Philippin...MSS2185
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Naval bombardment of Cape Gloucester
Film
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
Units of the Australian and American navies take part in the pre-landing bombardment of Cape Gloucester, New Britain, under the flag of Rear Admiral Victor A C Crutchley, DSC commanding Her Majesty's ...F01857
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OO! Look! Rockets!
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A group of sketches depicting responses and reactions to Japanese kamikaze attacks. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During...ART93335
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Piece of Perspex Canopy from Kamikaze Aircraft (Japan)
Technology
Piece of 7 mm thick Perspex Canopy from a Japanese Kamikaze Aircraft (Type Unknown).REL26215
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Return of the 9th Division to Australia
Film
Coverage of the return of the 9th Division AIF showing the troopship convoy, escorts and activities on board the troopships. Troopships featured include: SS Queen Mary, SS Ile de France and SS Aquitan...F07022
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Richardson, William John (Able Seaman, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Richardson, William John
Paybook and report for ratings certificate for Able Seaman William John Richardson, who served in the Second World War.PR01302
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[Sailor typing]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A view from the exterior of the ship looking through a porthole to a sailor typing. An officer is peering through the door. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN...ART93327
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SDO
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
This drawing depicts the Ship's Duty Officer (SDO), HMAS Australia, hard at work. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Wo...ART93325
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Sunday afternoon, Plymouth
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A technical drawing of the buildings at Plymouth. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second World War he served on several dif...ART93334
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Symes, Norman Henry (Chaplain)
Private Record
Maker: Symes, Norman Henry
Annotated account written by Chaplain Symes detailing the kamikaze attacks on the "Australia" during the attack on Lingayen Gulf. Includes list of casualties.PR89/118
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TIR lobby, HMAS 'Australia'
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Four sailors in a small room, presumably during an attack upon HMAS 'Australia'. The title likely refers to 'technical intelligence report', implying that the cowering group faltered in their expertis...ART93345
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Tropical storm
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Depicts a tropical storm over Seadler Harbour, three ships at centre to centre right and another in the foreground. The two heavy cruisers HMAS Shropshire and HMAS Australia are shown at anchor. Two s...ART23796
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Ulen
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
This drwaing portrays 5 sailors gathered around a table with a meagre amount of food rations. The artist, Alan Hall, is the figure on the far left. Alan Hall (1919 - 1979) enlisted in the Royal Austr...ART93326
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United States Navy arrives at Port Phillip Bay. HMAS Australia. RAN Corvette at Mornington.
Film
Maker: Greenwood, M S
1. United States Navy ships arrive at Port Phillip Bay 1945-1946? 2. HMAS Australia at Melbourne. 3. ( Colour) RAN Corvette at Mornington.F03501
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"Why sailors don't fear death"
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Depicts a sailor scrubbing the deck as a commander stands over him. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Worl...ART93333
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William Thomas Aldis Moran home movies of his service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Navy 1935-1940
Film
Maker: Moran, William Thomas Alldis
Reel 1. Titles: The arrival of HRH The Duke of Gloucester at Portsmouth in HMAS Australia March 1935 At sea in the fog with the 1st Cruiser Squadron and some destroyers. A sailing race in Plymouth So...F11472
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20 x 102RB mm Cartridge Case
Technology
20 mm spent Aircraft Cannon cartridge case from a Japanese Kamakaze aircraft (Type Unknown) found inside the middle funnel of HMAS Australia. Case body damaged. Case base diameter 21.8 mm, case rim di...REL26217
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20 x 102RB mm Cartridge Case
Technology
20 mm spent aircraft Cannon cartridge case from a Japanese Kamakaze Aircraft (Type Unknown) found inside the middle funnel of HMAS Australia. Case body damaged. Case base diameter 21.8 mm, case rim d...REL26218