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A and D tent in the scrub
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
A sketch of an Admission and Discharge reception tent pitched in thick jungle scrub during exercises of 6th Australian Division Medical units.ART21284
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AIF adopts new training method at Bacchus Marsh (Cinesound News No. 509)
Film
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. "The mad half mile", a specially prepared training course has been set up for training soldiers in modern "blitz" methods.F00538
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Airstrip, Ozuki
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF), area near Chofu and Shimoniseki. This aerodrome was used for the training of Japanese kamikaze pilots during the later stages of the war. From here they would...ART26382
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Allan, Oswald (Private, b.1894 - d.1978) and Allan, Victor (Private, b.1906 - d.1978)
Private Record
Maker: Allan, Oswald Allan, Victor Various
Collection relating to the First World War service of 473 Private Oswald Allan, 31 Battalion, 1915-1919, and to the Second World War service of his brother N290045 Private Victor Allan, 9 Australian L...PR06044
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Ambrose, Richard Robert James (Corporal : NX31064 : b.1919 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Ambrose, Richard Robert James Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX31064 Corporal Richard Robert James Ambrose, 2/30 Battalion. Collections consists of letters to family written during 1941 and early 1942 detai...PR04747
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1. Americans raid Tokyo in B25 Mitchell Bombers from USS "Hornet" 2. AIF jungle training. (News From Home No. 40)
Film
1. (4 min 18 sec) Tokyo raid by carrier borne Mitchell Bombers from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet on 18 April 1942 led by Major General Doolittle. Admiral Halsey and General Henry H. Arnold also app...F00735
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American Stuart light tank (Recognition of AFVs)
Film
Maker: British Movietone News
A mititary training film produced by Movietone News for the Director of Army Kinematography. This film gives a general description of the Light Tank M3 (British designation General Stuart ), armament ...F05048
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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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Anti-aircraft ammunition rockets introduction
Film
Maker: Verity Films Limited Verity Films Limited
Military training film B552 produced for the Directorate of Army Kinematography by Verity Films Ltd, approved February 1943. For instructional purposes this film has been divided into several sections...F05123
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Anti-vehicle obstacles: advanced
Film
Maker: Publicity Films Limited
A military training film produced by Publicity Films Ltd. For the Directorate of Army Kinematography. This film shows the construction of an anti-tank ditch using a 19RB drag-line. After construction ...F05108
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Anti vehicle obstacles: elementary
Film
Maker: Publicity Films Limited
British military training B146 C122 film produced by Publicity Films Ltd. Photographic visuals supported by animated diagrams and commentary. Various obstacles are shown: ditches, natural and man made...F05078
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1. Army assault course 2. Training packhorses 3. Battle of the Solomons. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 14 No 1)
Film
1. (2 min 11 sec) Troops go through assault course with sound effects 2. (1 min 38 sec) Training packhorses 3. (2 min) Solomons battle, transports at sea, barges go into landing, American plane brough...F00375
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Army recuits in Queensland
Film
Maker: Movietone News
Army recruits of the 11th Field Brigade of the Royal Australian Artillery exercise on a beach in Queensland. The commentator states that they are "....training to fight and to fight clean".F01913
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1. Army salvage finds use for discarded uniforms 2. Daring Japanese raiders sunk in Sydney Harbour (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 25)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
1. (1 min 33 sec) NSW Premier's wife joins workers in civilian war emergency clothing scheme making children's suits from damaged khaki 2. (4 min 10 sec) Japanese raid, Sydney Harbour, eye witness sto...F00348
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1. Army specialists learn latest in battle technique 2. Queensland, 25 pounder practice. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 31)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
Extracts from Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 31. 1. (2 min 8 sec) Field engineers practice mobile bridging with box girder at School of Military Engineering, Liverpool, NSW. 2. (58 sec) Queensland, 25...F00353
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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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"Attack" Vivid! Real! Factual!
Art
Maker: Unknown
Little is known about this Second World War film promotion poster. The poster aims to promote a film called "Attack". The poster is likely American in origin, as the poster features B-25 Mitchell, and...ARTV02276
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Aussie rules...
Art
Maker: Wilesmith, Arthur Joseph
Page 11 of sketchbook relating to the service of Sgt Arthur Joseph Wilesmith (QX7653) 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion. 'The Yanks have been teaching us baseball but of course the aussie boys have their own...ART94536.011
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Austin, John Ross (Flight Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Austin, John Ross Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to 403682 Flight Lieutenant John Austin, 460 Squadron and 13 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1941-1945. Collection comprises Flight Lieutenant John Austin's RAAF Ob...PR03206
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Australian Beaufighter in flight
Art
Maker: Ragless, Max
An Australian Beaufighter in flight. Seen from the air, far below the coastline and landscape are also visible.ART26035
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1. Australian war loan has America's practical support 2. Australian heroes receive medals for gallantry 3. What rubber means to Australia 4. Bushmen answer call for mounted VDC guerillas. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 27)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
1. (1 min 50 sec) US Air Corps and nursing units parade at Sydney rally, Colonel Harry Cullings, CMG of American Army speaks 2. (48 sec) Governor-General decorates Lieutenant Arthur Roden Cutler with ...F00350
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Back to Aussie again [sketchbook containing 12 pages of humorous sketches relating to army life]
Art
Maker: Wilesmith, Arthur Joseph
Sketchbook of 12 pages relating to the service of Sgt Arthur Joseph Wilesmith (QX7653) 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion. Humorous incidents diary recorded in an Army training camp in Australia on return from...ART94536
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Baker, John Henry (Flight Lieutenant, b.1920 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Baker, John Henry
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 409982 Flight Lieutenant John Henry Baker, 100 Squadron and 32 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Australia, 1942-1944. Wallet 1 of 1...PR06319
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Ballard, Geoffrey St. Vincent (Captain, b.1915 - d.2004)
Private Record
Maker: Ballard, Geoffrey St. Vincent Carter, Ray
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX43516 Captain Geoffrey St. Vincent Ballard, Intelligence Section, Headquarters 1 Australian Corps, Second Australian Imperial Force, Middle Eas...PR06351
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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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Bardia - Tobruk (Anzac TV series)
Film
Maker: Artransa Park Television Pty Ltd
Bardia - Tobruk (Anzac TV series)F10034-01
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Basic plumbing - copper pipe bending
Film
Maker: Unknown
Australian Military Forces Directorate of Military Training film AC 31 from the RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Training Centre Command Library (copy 'A'). Basic plumbing ...AWM2018.451.5
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Basic plumbing - joints for copper tubing
Film
Maker: Unknown
Australian Military Forces Directorate of Military Training film AC 34 from the RAEME (Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) Training Centre Command Library (copy 'A'). Different metho...AWM2018.451.11
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Bath, Dorothy Mary “Topsy” (Civilian, b.1919 - d.2013)
Private Record
Collection relating to the Second World War experiences of Miss Dorothy Mary “Topsy” Bath, Gympie, Queensland, Australia, 1940-1945. Collection consists of 39 items including letters, telegraphs, and...AWM2016.529.1
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Belmont, Bruce Ernest (Leading Aircraftman, b.1921 - d.2006)
Private Record
Maker: Belmont, Bruce Ernest
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 15354 Leading Aircraftman Bruce Ernest Belmont, RAAF. Collection consists of a blue covered Collins 'Aero' diary for the year 1941, complete w...AWM2016.19.2
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Bill Littlewood joins the army (News From Home No. 18) (Cinesound Review)
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Suburban Kiddie, Bill Littlewood, drills with soldiers.F00714
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Bird, Allan Stanley (Private, b.1923 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Bird, Allan Stanley Various
Collection relating to the Second World War and post-war service of 2400242 (NX163562) Private Allan Stanley Bird, Second Australian Imperial Force and British Commonwealth Occupation Force, Australia...PR03319
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Birney, James (Gunner, b.1909 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Birney, James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX57685 Gunner James Birney, 2/1 Survey Regiment, Second Australian Imperial Force, the Middle East, at sea, and Australia, 1941-1943. Wallet 1 ...PR04221
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"Black, White and Yellow"
Manuscript
Maker: Selby, David Mayer
Collection relating to the service of Major David Mayer Selby, 1 Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Collection consists of a 170 page, typed, carbon bound manuscript titled "Black, White and Yellow" b...MSS0704
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Blau, Edgar James (Midshipman, b.1922 - d.2005)
Private Record
Maker: Blau, Edgar James
Collection relating to Midshipman (later Lieutenant Commander) Edgar Blau, Royal Australian Navy. It comprises a journal written by Blau while a Midshipman serving on HMAS Canberra, 1940-1942 and copi...PR03441
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Briggs, Archie Douglas (Private, b.1919 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Briggs, Archie Douglas Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX6893 Private Archie Douglas Briggs, 2/15 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and the Middle East, 1940-1...PR02091
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Brown, Raymond John Tressillain (Private, b.1919 - d.2006)
Private Record
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX29116 Private John Tressillian Brown, 2/30 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, 1990. Wallet 1 of 1 – C...PR06326
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Brown, Rex Raymond (Bombardier, b.1923 – d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Brown, Rex Raymond
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX114017 (N240974) Bombardier Rex Raymond Brown, 70 Mobile Search Light Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, Australia, 1943-1944. This collecti...PR06370
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Camouflage class
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
A group of men are sitting outside, taking a class on camouflage.ART28373.007
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Camp barber, Canungra
Art
Maker: Warren, Guy
The camp barber at work on a fellow soldier. Verso: soldiers in action positions, likely to be jungle warfare training, all lie on their stomachs, guns ready.ART94334.007
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Carriers: crest action
Film
Maker: Army Kinematography Services
Military training film B442 C442 made at the School of infantry, produced for the Directorate of Army Kinematography by Army Kinematography Services (AKS) Productions. This film shows tactics which sh...F05116
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Cassidy, William Michael (Private, b.1914)
Private Record
Maker: Cassidy, William Michael
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Q212999 Private William Michael Cassidy, 13 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps Queensland, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, c 1942 - c...PR04415
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Centre of Atherton and old air raid shelter
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Hundreds and thousands of troops passed through the Atherton Tablelands district when the area was used as a vast camp and training area. This view is of the main street looking towards the Railway Ho...ART25641
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Cold day, Kapooka
Art
Maker: Walker, Ralph
Four male unidentified soldiers sit slumped on a beach, while a fifth sits on the ground in the lower right corner of the composition. The soldier on the far left is smoking, the next has his hands in...ART29101
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Coley, Frederick Charles Theodor (Private, b.1913 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Coley, Frederick Charles Theodor Lawler, Graham
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX798 Private Frederick Charles Theodor Coley, 2/10 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, United Kingdom, M...PR04604
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Collection related to 413193 Flight Lieutenant Kenneth William Havord
Photograph
Outdoor group portrait of 35 members of the Royal Australian Airforce. Identified seated in the third row, 6th from the left is 413334 Pilot Officer Edward George Bannister (later Flying Officer) from...AWM2021.204.10
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Collection related to 402653 Mason Day Frecker
Photograph
Five images relating to Camp Raymond Terrace, New South Wales. Includes a group portrait, campsite infrastructure and packs lined up outside tents.AWM2019.1034.9.1
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Collection related to Samuel John Trimble
Photograph
Group portrait of trainees of No. 3 Wireless School, Flight 11 B. A portrait and the name of all attendees are arranged on the print along with the logos of the RAAF, RAF and RAFNZ.AWM2022.417.2
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Collection related to Simeon George Horsey
Photograph
Maker: Barnett, Joseph James Nathaniel
Seventeen images related to the service of 8982 Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Simeon George Horsey MM, probably depicting gas attack training in Tasmania during the Second World War.P12300
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Commandments for health: drinking water
Film
Maker: Hugh Harman Productions
A United States Navy training film produced by Hugh Harman Productions. An animated cartoon on the use of drinking water from only designated sources. Shows the hazards of using water from non-designa...F02507