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Abandoned torpedo factory
Art
Maker: Waite, Allan George
Scene inside an torpedo factory, showing abandoned and partially destroyed munitions. This image was painted in the 1950s from a photograph taken in 1946 while Waite was stationed in Japan with the B...ART94065
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Abraham, Walter V (Flying Officer, RAAF, Attached Air Industry Section HQ, USAaf b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Abraham, Walter V
Manuscript titled `AIRIND in retrospect: a RAAF contribution to Allied Intelligence 1942-1945'. Describes the establishment and operations of Air Industry Section, an Allied Research Intelligence unit...PR89/052
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A collection of photographs of South Vietnamese people at war
Art
Maker: Unknown JAPAN : VIETNAM FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY, [N.D.]
A poster of photographs including images of people killed and maimed by napalm attacks, victims of gas poisoning and torture and destroyed villages and military installations. The accompanying text in...ARTV03146
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Admiral Tojo
Art
Maker: Hatori
Porcelain statue of Admiral Tojo which served as the 1941 Navy exam prize in Japan. Hideki Tojo (1884-1948) was the Japanese Prime Minister during the Second World War. He became Prime Minister in 194...ART40932
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Ainsworth, A M (AIF, POW - Japan)
Private Record
Maker: Ainsworth, A M
LETTER WRITTEN BY DR W E FISHER TO MR AINSWORTH, GIVING DETAILS OF POW WEIGHT REDUCTION WHILE IN POW CAMPS. ACCOMPANYING NOTE WRITTEN BY MR AINSWORTH LISTING AND DESCRIBING THE POW CAMPS TO WHICH HE W...PR84/171
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Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamarra KBE AO AFC AE (Ret'd) discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1941-1984, in an interview with Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn.
Sound
Maker: McNamara, Neville Patrick Llewelyn, Kenneth Australian War Memorial Brassell, Bill Burton, Neill
Discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and gives a commentary on the history of the RAAF from the 1930's to 1993.S01198
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Aircraft leaving on strike against Japan from British Pacific Fleet on 9.8.45
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
Showing planes and carriers that have just taken off on a bombing mission to the Japanese mainland, Pacific Ocean.ART21880
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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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Allanson, Roderick Thomas (Warrant Officer 2)
Private Record
Maker: Allanson, Roderick Thomas
Nominal Roll of 2/3 MG BN and "O" Force maintained while prisoner of Japanese in Java, Thailand and Japan. Details include Service and POW number, unit, next of kin, occupation. Camps include Konyu, H...PR90/067
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A month to strengthen support...
Art
Maker: Unknown JAPAN : VIETNAM FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY, [N.D.]
A Vietnamese woman holding a rifle and a Vietnamese soldier standing in a river about to detonate an explosive charge. The accompanying text in Japanese advertises the visit of a Vietnamese friendship...ARTV03141
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Antiques very old
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts two American or British women visiting an antiques shop, 'Antiques very old', with several staues on display. Much to their surprise, a man can be seen in the background carving an 'old' antiq...ART95093
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Anzac Park, Kure, Australia Day 1950
Art
Maker: Colville, George
The artist's impression of the Australia Day parade on Anzac Park, Kure, of BCOF troops. Mount Haigamine forms the background.ART26935
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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Nagoya Army Ordnance Factory
Arisaka Type 38 bolt action carbine. The breech ring is stamped with a chrysanthemum (ground off), three Japanese characters (Type 38) and on the left side the Nagoya arsenal mark and the serial numbe...REL/08415
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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Nagoya Army Ordnance Factory
Arisaka Type 38 Carbine. Blued steel action and polished bolt that has a knurled cocking knob. Full wood stock and top handguard. The receiver top is marked with a chrysanthemum over three Japanese ch...REL/02347
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Arisaka Type 44 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Kokura Arsenal
Arisaka Type 38 bolt action carbine. The breech ring is stamped with a chrysanthemum (ground off), three Japanese characters (Type 44) and on the left side the Kokura arsenal mark and the serial numbe...RELAWM28173
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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Nagoya Army Ordnance Factory
Arisaka Type 38 bolt action carbine. The breech ring is stamped with a chrysanthemum (ground off), three Japanese characters (Type 38) and on the left side the Nagoya arsenal mark and the serial numbe...RELAWM27377
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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Nagoya Army Ordnance Factory
Arisaka Type 38 bolt action carbine. The breech ring is stamped with a chrysanthemum, three Japanese characters (Type 38) and on the left side the Nagoya arsenal mark and the serial number. The bolt h...RELAWM28178
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Arisaka Type 38 Carbine
Technology
Maker: Nagoya Army Ordnance Factory
Arisaka Type 38 bolt action carbine. The breech ring is stamped with a chrysanthemum, three Japanese characters (Type 38) and on the left side the Nagoya arsenal mark and the serial number. The bolt h...RELAWM28908
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Arisaka Type 38 Rifle
Technology
Maker: Kokura Arsenal
Arisaka Type 38 Rifle. Blued steel action and polished bolt that has a knurled cocking knob. Full wood stock and top handguard. The receiver top is marked with a chrysanthemum (ground off) over three ...RELAWM27365
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Armstrong, George Eric (Trooper, b.1918 - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Armstrong, George Eric Bayliss, Frederick Owen Steinbeck, William John
Letters, personal papers, and photographs of Trooper George Eric Armstrong who served in 2/20 Battalion and was a Japanese Prisoner of War during the Second World War. Tpr Armstrong was also in posses...PR01924
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Arnold, Keith M (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Arnold, Keith Milton
Personal scrapbook maintained by NX206059 Private Keith Arnold, covering his experiences during recreation leave and active service during 1946-1947 with No.2 Sub-Depot, 21 Australian Army Ordinance U...PR01125
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Arthur Bullard 'War Correspondent' 1943-1948
Manuscript
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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At times you don't know what you say
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV05974
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At times you don't know what you say
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV05495
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Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps: Warrant Officer Class I L H W Andrew
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with 'JAPAN', 'PNG' and 'SW PACIFIC' clasps, engraved on reverse with recipient's details.AWM2017.1053.1.8
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Australians! Prevent Bushfires
Art
Maker: Gibson N.S.W. Bush Fire Advisory Committee
This Australian Second World War poster was issued by the New South Wales Bush Fire (sic) Advisory Committee to promote actions to help the prevention of bushfires in Australia. The poster highlights ...ARTV02175
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Avenge December 7
Art
Maker: Perlin, Bernard Office of War Information WASHINGTON : DIVISION OF PUBLIC INQUIRIES OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION, 1942 (WASHINGTON : U.S. GOVERNM U.S. Government Printing Office
American Second World War poster depicting a sailor with a clenched fist in the upper two thirds, with the silhouette of a sinking ship in the lower right corner. The title refers to 'aveng[ing]' the ...ARTV02553
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Back to Tokyo, 15 miles
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a man in a suit standing on the side of the road, next to a broken down car, which is on a road with the sign 'Back to Tokyo 15 miles' nearby. The car is on a road in a landscpe with hills and...ART96000
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Barbed wire and bamboo
Art
Maker: Unknown Australian War Memorial Unknown
Australian War Memorial advertising poster for the exhibition 'Barbed Wire and Bamboo' of 1976. The central image is of a stuffed toy kangaroo with a joey behind three horizontal lines of barbed wire....ARTV05244
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Bartlett, Norman
Manuscript
Maker: Bartlett, Norman
Research notes, typescript extracts and journal submissions gathered by Norman Bartlett for the writing of "With the Australians in Korea". Partially annotated.MSS1409
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Bell, Reginald Philip (Munitions Worker, b.? - d.1976)
Private Record
Maker: Bell, Reginald Philip
Collection relating to the First World War service of Reginald Philip Bell, Munitions Worker, Vickers Factory, United Kingdom and Australia, 1916-1919. Collection consists of: - One letter on Vickers...AWM2016.724.2
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Berryman, Ross (Driver, 8th Division Ammunition Sub Park, AIF, POW)
Private Record
Maker: Berryman, Ross
PHOTOCOPY OF DIARY CONTAINING NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF FELLOW POW'S AND ENTRIES COVERING JULY TO SEPTEMBER 1945. KEPT SECRETLY IN JAPANESE PRISON CAMPPR86/142
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Between War and Peace
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, Carolyne
"Between War and Peace: The Experience of Occupation for Members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1945 - 1952". PhD thesis.MSS1749
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Beware...It may be a flak trap
Art
Maker: Unknown [S.L. : AIR FORCE, N.D.]
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV03291
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'B' gun, HMAS Arunta
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
On board the deck of the HMAS Arunta, we see a view of a man standing beside a gun mounted in the 'B' position. The gun's machinery is shown in detail. Tribal class destroyer's built during the Second...ART25679
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Bierwirth, Rudolph (Lieutenant General, b.1899-d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Bierwirth, Rudolph
Collection relating to the Korean War service of 314 Lieutenant General Rudolph Bierwirth, British Commonwealth Forces Korea, England, Japan and Australia, 1955-1956. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of pap...3DRL/6409
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Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth, VC, CMG, CBE (Brigadier, b.1892 - d.1960)
Private Record
Maker: Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth
This collection is comprised of the diary and letters written by Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Blackburn, VC during his command of the 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion. The letters cover the period of the batt...PR00014
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Bleechmore, Sidney John CBE (Brigadier b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Bleechmore, Sidney John
Brief history of the role performed by the Royal Australian Engineers during the occupation of Japan as part of BCOF. Includes general details of movement to Japan, base location and activities of the...MSS1284
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Bloomfield, Jack (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Bloomfield, Jack
Four photograph albums of Lieutenant Jack Bloomfield relating to his service with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF) in 1946. Images in the albums depict Japanese civilians, landscapes...PR01939
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Boating, Lake Chuzenji
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Australian troops boating on Lake Chuzenji, in the Nikko area of Japan, 80 miles north of Tokyo during leave stay at the "Lakeside Hotel", one of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) chain...ART26540
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Bridge to the leave hostel, Beppu
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
The Leave Hostel at Beppu, named "Hakuum Hostel", was a former favorite holiday place for Hirohito. British Commonwealth Occupation Force troops now relax in the once very exclusive holiday rendezvous...ART26734
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Manuscript
MANUSCRIPT TITLES "LESSONS OF THE OCCUPATION IN JAPAN" COVERS ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE. DESCRIBES PROBLEMS OF AN OCCUPATION FORCE IN PEACE TIME AND CONCLUDES WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RE INTEGRATED OCCUPAT...MSS0641
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British landing area
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
Showing ships, shipyards and warehouses of Yokosuka Naval Base. The jetty in the foreground was the main British Landing place, Japan.ART22796
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Butler, N (Wing Commander, RAAF, BCOF)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, N
PROVOST CORPS CHARGE SHEETS, PETITION AND CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO A CHARGE AGAINST ASAMI KENJI, A JAPANESE STUDENT FOR POSSESSING A GUNPR84/168
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BUT WE'VE GOT TO BEAT THE JAP FIRST. KEEP ON SAVING
Art
Maker: Unknown Belfast Ulster Savings Committee
British Second World War poster encouraging war savings. Depicts the central figure of a menacing Japanese soldier standing before the future plans for education; health etc.ARTV00054
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Callaghan, Eileen Mary (Sister)
Private Record
Maker: Callaghan, Eileen Mary
Collection relating to the service of Staff Nurse Eileen Mary Callaghan (NFX180289). The collection contains a recipe book compiled by Sister Callaghan and 14 letters and telegrams relating to Callagh...PR00668
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Campbell, Edward (Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Campbell, Edward
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX15145 (377317, 294862) Lieutenant Edward Campbell, 2/2 Pioneer Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, at sea, 1941-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 –...PR03466
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Captain Clifford James White, 1899-1996: Extracts from letters, Northern Territory, Borneo, Japan
Manuscript
Maker: Loof, Peter Various White, Clifford James
Manuscript entitled "Captain Clifford James White" which includes transcripts of letters written by White during 1943-1948 from the Northern Territory, Borneo and Japan. The manuscript also contains ...MSS1939
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Captain Hori, Japanese Navy
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of an officer of the 6th Japanese Naval Garrison, Captain Hori in Timor during the Second World War.ART26604
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Carey, Hugh D (Corporal, Aapc and POW, Japan)
Private Record
Maker: Carey, Hugh D
DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE BOOK OF CPL HUGH DERMOT CAREY AFTER LIBERATION FROM JAPANESE POW CAMP.PR88/029
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Carr, Palgrave Ebden (Lieutenant Commander, b.1908 - d.1990)
Private Record
Maker: Carr, Palgrave Ebden
Records associated with Carr's period as a prisoner of the Japanese following his capture after crash over Celebes. His notebooks record his thoughts, reading summaries, future plans. He was held in A...PR91/014
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Cavanough, Mike (Driver)
Manuscript
Maker: Cavanough, Mike
Humorous autobiographical account titled "What some daddies did in the war", describing his enlistment in the second AIF, posting to Malaya, outbreak of war with Japan, the defence of Malaya and later...MSS1236
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Certificate Collection
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Contains a selection of certificates, scrolls, rolls of honor and nominal rolls related to the armed forces and philanthropic organisations.RC00684
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Charles Webster and Margaret Webster (nee Nicholson) interviewed about their experiences during the Korean War by Bill Bunbury
Sound
Maker: Webster, Charles U. Bunbury, Bill
Collection of oral history interviews on the Korean War recorded by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Radio National 'Hindsight' for the program 'Korea 1950-1953, The Forgotten War'. A tr...S01918
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Chattaway, Francis Charles (Able Seaman, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Chattaway, Francis Charles 'Frank'
Diaries and journal describe naval battle off Java and sinking of HMAS Perth and USS Houston. Covers experiences as a POW in Java and Singapore, at numerous camps on the Burma Railway and finally in J...PR90/116
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Chick, Allan Clifford (Corporal, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Chick, Allan Clifford
Personal papers of TX3350 Private (later Corporal) Allan Clifford Chick, 2/40 Battalion, prisoner of war (POW) Java and Japan, and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). The bulk of the papers ...PR85/189
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Chief Signal Officer's Branch, HQ, BCOF
Manuscript
TITLED "REPORT FROM JAPAN", THE MANUSCRIPT IS AN OVERALL RECORD OF BCOF SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD 1946-1950. DIVIDED INTO 3 PARTS, (1) BCOF; (2) JAPANESE COMMUNICATIONS; (3) BCOF LINE AND W...MSS0644
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(1) Chisholm, Annetta E (2) Chisholm, Eileen M ((1) YWCA Representative, BCOF, Kure Japan (2) YWCA Representative, Nungarin W Aust)
Private Record
68 LETTERS FROM A CHISHOLM TO MOTHER (1947-49) 5 LETTERS FROM E. CHISHOLM TO MOTHER (c.1945) LETTERS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. PROGRAMMES, NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, SOUVENIRSPR85/292
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Cohen, Victor Harley (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Cohen, Victor Harley
Item (1 A & B) Folder containing copies of instructions, correspondence and drills for HMAS "Hobart" and other Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy vessels 1942 to 1945 plus HMAS "Nizam" merchant ship...PR91/137
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Cole, H J (Able Seaman, HMAS Nizam, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Cole, H J
DIARY KEPT BY COLE ON BOARD THE DESTROYER NIZAM DURING OPERATIONS NEAR JAPAN DURING THE CLOSING STAGES OF THE WAR; ALSO POEM AND NEWSPAPER CUTTING ABOUT CASUALTIES LOST ON THE NIZAM IN FEBRUARY 1945PR89/016
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Commander in Chief (British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF))
Private Record
VISITORS BOOK OF C IN C BCOF, JAPAN.EXDOC161
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Complete victory to Vietnamese people
Art
Maker: Unknown TOKYO : JAPAN COMMITTEE FOR SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF VIETNAM, [N.D.]
An image of a North Vietnamese and a South Vietnamese women bearing rifles and supporting on their shoulders a child who holds flowers and a flag. The accompanying text in Japanese celebrates victorie...ARTV00321
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Complete victory to Vietnamese people
Art
Maker: Unknown TOKYO : JAPAN COMMITTEE FOR SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF VIETNAM, [N.D.]
Reproducton of a drawing of a North Vietnamese woman with a South Vietnamese woman bearing rifles and supporting on their shoulders a child who holds flowers and flags. The accompanying text celebrate...ARTV03144
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Corrigan, Joan Mary (Historical Editor, G-2 Historical Division GHQ - Far East Command, US Army, b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Corrigan, Joan Mary
Personal papers and letters of commendation relating to the extensive work performed by Miss Corrigan as a member of the Japan Research Division, particularly in the are of intelligence operations and...PR88/106
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Dandie, Alexander (Sergeant, b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Dandie, Alexander
TYPESCRIPT COPY OF "THE STORY OF J FORCE" DESCRIBING THE EVENTS AND CONDITIONS AS A POW IN JAPAN FROM 1943-1945. INCLUDES ILLUSTRATIONS AND REMINISCENCES OF FELLOW INMATESPR86/322
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Davis, Cyril B (Private, 8th Aust Div Sigs and POW, Japan)
Private Record
Maker: Davis, Cyril Bowen (Dusty)
TELEGRAM THROUGH INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS RE PLACE OF DAVIS' INCARCERATION. THREE POW POSTCARDS TO WIFE.3DRL/2212
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Davis, Walter Charles (Private, b.1908 - d.1945))
Private Record
Maker: Davis, Walter Charles
Collection relating to NX40190 Private Walter Davis, 2/18 Battalion, 1941-1945. It comprises a message written by Davis and thrown overboard from the Queen Mary when it left Sydney for Singapore in Fe...PR03448
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Derwent 8 Aero Engine
Technology
Maker: Rolls Royce
Derwent Mk 8 Centrifugal flow jet engine from a Gloster Meteor jet fighter. The engine is missing one of its upper starboard combustion chambers.REL/12328.001
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Donnelly, Roma
Manuscript
Maker: Donnelly, Roma
Thesis titled `A Civilising Influence? Women in The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan 1946-1952.' Discusses the contribution by Women in Nursing and Medical Services, Red Cross, YMCA, Can...MSS1555
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Don't fight... Don't work...don't lend! Thankyou!
Art
Maker: Graham, Frank C
A poster featuring a grinning Japanese officer, in uniform holding a cigarette. Behind him,on the left, is a Japanese flag. The poster was one of a number of anti-Japanese propoganda posters produced ...ARTV00052
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Don't thrash your vehicle
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
Australian Second World War poster advising against the misuse of vehicles. The poster depicts a Japanese man set against a red background striking at an army truck with a flail-mace. The title, whic...ARTV04057
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Don't Thrash Your Vehicle
Art
Maker: Unknown
Australian Second World War poster advising against the misuse of vehicles. The poster depicts a Japanese man set against a red background striking at an army truck with a flail-mace. The title, whic...ARTV03303
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Dusk, Tokyo docks, HMAS Arunta
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
The dawning of a new day as HMAS Arunta is shown along side the dock in Tokyo.ART25676
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Edmonds, William Keith (Corporal, b.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Edmonds, William Keith
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 27733 Corporal William Keith Edmonds, 1 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists of three original handwritten diaries covering 1941, 1943 and 1944, w...PR85/114
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1. Ellis, Robert Henry, (Warrant Officer Class 1) 2. Ellis, John David, (Warrant Officer Class 1)
Private Record
A collection consisting of 37 telegrams marking the retirement of WO1 R.H. Ellis from the army after 22 years service, a 1953 membership card for the Banzcisa Club (Japan) and the army driving licence...PR00482
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Entertainment for the Troops Collection, Souvenirs 4
Published Collection
Maker: Various
The collection contains a diverse range of items such as invitations to afternoon teas, dances, dinners, parties and receptions, maps and guides to cities, accommodation and transport, and details of ...RC02398
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Epitomization of SNAFU, Otaki
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Wrecked oil refinery. Otaki is a repatriation area for returning Japanese POW. 2 New Zealand Expeditionary Force Cavalry Division are in control of the centre.ART26385
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Eric Smith and Lauchlan MacLean, British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), Japan, Second World War, interviewed by Bill Fogarty
Sound
Maker: Maclean, Lauchlan Duart Australian War Memorial Brassell, Bill
Discuss their personal experiences of the Second World War; training in Australia; going to Japan with British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF).S01682
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Falk, H (Gunner, 18th Anti Tank Bty and POW, Japan)
Private Record
Maker: Falk, H
POW IDENTITY CARDS IN HOLDER RECORDING 3 MONTHS AS PRISONER ON KYUSU3DRL/7773
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Farewell to the Ship
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a young woman, seated on a pole at a pier, with a suitcase beside her, crying as a ship sails out of the harbour behind her. A crowd of Japanese people are beside her on the pier. This is one ...ART95090
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Farr, Robert William (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Farr, Robert William
Brown leatherbound exercise book containing handwritten entries in pencil concerning Australians, British, Americans and Dutch held as prisoners of war of the Japanese (POWs) in Java, Thailand & Malay...3DRL/6550
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Filkins, Colin Joseph (Driver, b.1917 - d.2002)
Private Record
Maker: Filkins, Colin Joseph
Papers of NX27250 Driver Colin Joseph Filkins (2/10th Field Ambulance) relating to his captivity as a prisoner of war (POW) of the Japanese. They include: (i) POW lettercards to his family, two letter...PR01064
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Finley, Jack Kendall (Warrant Officer Class 2)
Private Record
Maker: Finley, Jack Kendall
Collection relating to NX40864 Warrant Officer Class 2 Jack Finely, 2/18 Infantry Battalion, Second World War. Collection comprises service documents, including two of Finlay's paybooks; three photo...PR03581
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Fishing with Cormorants
Art
Maker: Tabei, K
Depicts a young woman on a fishing boat at night, with Japanese fishermen using cormorants to catch fish. This is one of 15 cartoons by a Japanese artist of miltary life in Japan, capturing the day to...ART95094
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Fitzgerald, William T E (Able Seaman, b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Fitzgerald, William T E
Six handritten diaries kept by Fitzgerland during his RAN service on HMAS "Australia", "Napier", "Bowen", "Norman" and "Shoalhaven". Also copy of typed explanatory notes on diaries prepared by Fitzger...PR91/106
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Fowler, William Simon Stewart (Master, b.1902 - d.1940)
Private Record
Maker: Fowler, William Simon Stewart
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Master William Simon Stewart Fowler, Merchant Navy, at sea, Europe and the Pacific, 1936-1941. Wallet 1 of 3 – Consists of 31 letters [including...PR04593
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Gibson, Lance A (Lieutenant, 2/3rd Mg Bn, AIF b.1915)
Private Record
Maker: Gibson, Lance Aldworth
Black and white photocopy of a nominal roll of survivors and casualties from the sinking of the prisoner of war transport ship 'Tamahoko Maru' on 24 June 1944. The 'Tamahoko Maru' was sunk by the US s...PR86/337
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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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Great Britain will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
Art
Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV02248
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
Art
Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV00284
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Great Britian will pursue the war against Japan to the very end
Art
Maker: Unknown J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV02247
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Greco, Anthony (Civilian, b.1900 - d.1969)
Private Record
Maker: Greco, Anthony
A copy of the Japanese Declaration of War on the United States and Great Britain, dated "16th Year of Showa, 12th month, 8th day" (December 8th, 1941). Written in Japanese script (Kanji), with accompa...PR00762
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Green, Charles Hercules (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1919 - d.1950); Green, Olwyn (b.1923 - d.2019)
Private Record
Maker: Green, Charles Hercules Green, Edna Olwyn
Papers of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hercules Green DSO, and Olwyn Green, relating to his service with the 2/2 Battalion in North Africa and Greece, and the 2/11 Battalion in New Guinea during the Sec...PR00466
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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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Groom, John D'Oyley (Captain, b.1916 - d.1995)
Private Record
Maker: Groom, John D'Oyley (Jock)
Collection of TX2131 Captain Jock Groom, 2/40 Battalion, compiled while a prisoner of war from 1942-1945. Comprises a notebook kept by Groom, recording names of soldiers who served with the 2/40th B...PR03216
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Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association
Manuscript
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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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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Hallahan, John (Private); Hallahan, Kenrick (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Hallahan, John
Diaries and identity documents of Private John Hallahan and Sergeant Kenrick Hallahan, during their service with the Imperial Bushman Corps during the Boer War, 1899 - 1902.PR01534
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Hawes, James Havelock (Flight Lieutenant, b.1911 - d.1974)
Private Record
Maker: Hawes, James Havelock
LETTERS RE WORK IN JAPAN WITH BCOFPR85/044