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Abandoned scout car, Manikin River, Timor
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicting a scout car abandoned on the Manikin River; February 1942.ART26342
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Akiu
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of a young boy, Akiu, a local guide in Portuguese Timor during the Second World War.ART26152
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Allerton, John (Seaman, b:1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Allerton, John
Account of World War II history of HMAS Arunta, a Tribal Class destroyer in the RAN, compiled from a variety of sources. Mentions ship's first captain Commodore Morrow DSO DSC, use of radar and torped...MSS1631
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Ambush of a Japanese tanker in Timor
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Reconstruction by the artist of an incident during the sojourn of Timor of the 2/2nd and 2/4th Australian Independent Companies who carried on guerilla war in the hills of Portuguese Timor and at a cr...ART26343
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Amor, Rick (Official War Artist, b.1948)
Private Record
Maker: Amor, Rick
Collection relating to the service of Official War Artist Rick Amor, East Timor, 1999. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of a diary written by Official War Artist Rick Amor while travelling in East Timor. Amo...PR01333
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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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A Timorese boy
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of an unidentified Timorese boy, during the Second World War.ART26153
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Australian doctors inspecting Japanese sick reports
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts Australian Medical Officers inspecting Japanese medical records, Dutch Timor.ART26148
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Australian Headquarters, Dili
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Ruins of the building which was occupied as Headquarters by the Australian component of the Dutch-Australian Force that occupied Portuguese Timor in 1942. It was later, during the Japanese occupation ...ART26346
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Australian Headquarters, Ossu
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The building used by detachments of 2/2nd and 2/4th Australian Independent Companies as Headquarters whilst in eastern end of Portuguese Timor during their guerilla operations against the Japanese in ...ART26352
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Australian landing point, Dutch Timor
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The beach at Oesapa Besar, near Koepang, Dutch Timor, where troops of "Sparrow Force", landed. "Sparrow Force", which was the Australian component of the Dutch-Australian Force to occupy the Island of...ART26158
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Australian M.O inspecting tropical ulcers at Japanese Marine Hospital
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a scene of Australian Medical Officer inspecting tropical ulcers at the Japanese Marine Hospital, Timor.ART26147
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Australian Observation Post, Same
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The ruins of an Observation Post used by the 2/2nd Australian Independent Company during their guerilla activities against the Japanese in Portuguese Timor.ART26308
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Australian soldier's tomb at Beco
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The grave of a member of the Australian Independent Company who waged guerilla war against the Japanese in Portuguese Timor. The tomb was made by natives who tended it throughout the Japanese occupati...ART26172
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Australian troops barrack, Ainaro
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Ainaro although situated inland was in effect the Base of the Australian Forces operating in Portuguese Timor. The "Lancer Force" Hospital was set up here in 1942 under Captain C R Dunkley, Australian...ART26305
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Australia Service Medal 1939-45: Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean, HMAS Armidale
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details.REL36137.004
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Beach at Dili
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Dilli, in Portuguese Timor, was the point at which 2/2nd Australian Independent Company, as part of "Sparrow Force", landed to occupy the island as a protection against Japanese occupation. Later, Dil...ART26321
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Beasley, David Ian (Flight Officer, Navigator, No. 31 Squadron, RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Beasley, David Ian
OPERATION REPORT ON A RAID BY NO 31 SQUADRON ON 16 NOVEMBER 1944. TARGET WAS HATOELIA. THIS WAS THE FIRST OCCASION WHEN ROCKET PROJECTILES WERE USED BY THE RAAF IN AT ATTACK IN THE PACIFIC AREAPR90/068
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Blown bridge at Raimunda Meira
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Destroyed by commando troops of Lancer Force during the guerilla campaign against the Japanese in Timor, 1942.ART26327
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Bobonaro
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
A typical Portuguese Timor town. Of Portuguese architecture with an old world savour, they were charming with their buildings of white walls, red tiled roofs and massive encircling ramparts. Bobonaro ...ART26348
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Bombing wreckage, Koepang
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a scene of destruction of a building and a wrecked vehicles, Timor.ART26138
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Brian Thomas Manns interviewed by Dr Peter Londey about his experiences in the Army History Field Unit during peacekeeping operations in Timor, 1999
Sound
Maker: Manns, Brian Londey, Peter Australian War Memorial
Brian Thomas Manns interviewed by Peter Londey about his service in Timor. A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please contact the Sound section.S02114
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33369.006
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean, HMAS Armidale
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details.REL36137.003
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Brownell, Raymond James (Air Commodore, b.1894 - d.1974),CBE, MC, MM
Private Record
Maker: Brownell, Raymond James
DIARIES AND FLYING LOGBOOKS RELATED TO EXPERIENCES AT MENA CAMP AND GALLIPOLI, MOVEMENT TO FRANCE INCLUDING THE BATTLES AT FLEURBAIX AND POZIERES, AWARD OF THE MM AND MC, FLIGHT TRAINING AND POSTING T...PR83/231
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Buildings used by Australian troops
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
A study of the barracks and calaboose in the town of Same, in Portuguese Timor. The buildings were used by the 2/2nd Australian Independent Company during their commando activities in Timor in 1942-43...ART26306
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Callinan, Bernard (Lieutenant Colonel, DSO, MC, 2/2nd Independent Company, 26th Bn, AIF b.1913)
Private Record
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
REPORTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PAPERS ASSOCIATED WITH "SPARROW" FORCE GUERILLA ACTIVITIES IN TIMOR DURING 1942 AND LATER REPORTS AS COMMANDING OFFICER OF 26TH BN ON NORTH BOUGAINVILLE. ALSO CONTAINS MANUS...PR82/090
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Callinan, Sir Bernard
Manuscript
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
Talk presented by Sir Bernard Callinan to the United Services Institute of Victoria in June 1986 about "Independent Company Operations in Timor World War II". Discusses his own and others involvement ...MSS1129
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Callinan (Sir) Bernard, CBE DSO MC
Manuscript
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
Handwritten and typescript drafts of Callinan's manuscript detailing the activities of the Australian independent companies in Timor 1941 to 1943. Includes a preface, introductory notes, gazetteer of ...MSS0876
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Camouflaged Jap lighter, Tenau submarine base
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Camouflaged Japanese lighter at the Submarine Base, Tenau, Timor.ART26144
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Cape, Timothy Frederick (Major, HQ Sparrow Force, AIF b.1915)
Private Record
Maker: Cape, Timothy Frederick
Original diary and transcript covering the period 19 February to 17 June 1942. Cape was Brigade Major of Sparrow Force 1942. The collection includes a paper written by Major General Cape in 1999 that ...PR83/236
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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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Carrick, Alan Rea (Captain, b.1914)
Private Record
Maker: Carrick, Alan Rea
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX71121 Captain Alan Rea Carrick. Collection consists of one diary, dated 1943, with diary extract insert, dated 1945, relating to Carrick's time...PR86/196
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Cathedral at Dilli, through columns of the town hall
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The Cathedral was, prior to the Japanese occupation, a dazzling white edifice with twin towers and reputed to have cost a million pataacas, or about 160,000 pound sterling. Dilli was occupied by Dutch...ART26168
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"Chariots of the Sons of Heaven"
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
A pile of discarded Japanese bicycles heaped in a room of the wrecked house of Portuguese General at Same in Portuguese Timor.ART26159
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Chico (Francisco Palmeira)
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a portrait of a Portuguese Timor man, who assisted the 2/2 Australian Independent Company, (also known as 'Lancer Force'). The man, Francisco Guedes (Chico) Palmeira, assisted this unit in gue...ART26303
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Chinese dwellings, Koepang
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
View of the Chinese quarter on the waterfront after the Japanese had occupied Koepang for a three years. This work was executed on the same day Bush arrived in Koepang, Timor via Catalina flying boat,...ART26136
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Christmas Eve in Suai, East Timorese at concert
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Christmas Eve at Suai Cathedral where the East Timorese people re-enacted the massacre that had taken place in the cathedral.ART91139
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Cole, William Gerard (Captain, b.1907 – d.1997)
Private Record
Maker: Cole, William Gerard
Collection relating to the Second World War service of XV98462 Captain William Gerard Cole, Headquarters Timor Force, Second Australian Imperial Force, Timor and Australia, 1946. Wallet 1 of 1 – Con...AWM2021.416.2
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Collapsed oil tanks, Tenau Submarine Base
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts several collapsed oil tanks at Tenau Submarine Base, Timor.ART26141
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Colonel Jatsueichi Kaida
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Colonel Jatsueichi Kaida, Commander of the Japanese forces who signed the first surrender towards the end of the Second World War.ART26607
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Cusack, Roderick Douglas Clive (Warrant Officer (Class I), b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Cusack, Roderick Douglas Clive
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX35742 (Q302617) Warrant Officer (Class I) Roderick Douglas Clive Cusack, Z Special Force, Australia, Borneo and Indonesia, 1940-1946. W/O Cusac...AWM2016.476.3
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Defence Medal : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33369.005
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Destruction's playthings
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a scene of destruction of a building and a wrecked vehicles, Timor.ART26137
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Dexter, David Saint Alban MID (Major, b.1917 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Dexter, David St Alban
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Major David Saint Alban Dexter MID, 2/2 Australian Commando Squadron. Vast collection of mixed papers relating to active service as a commando o...PR00249
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Dili airstrip
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
In ruins from the Allied bombing during the Japanese occupation. It was here that the section of 2/2nd Australian Independent Company under Lieutenant C E G McKenzie fought a brilliant action when the...ART26323
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Duff, Ken (Flight Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Duff, Ken
"The Darwin Lockheed Hudson Squadrons and the War They Traversed" gives a account of the work of 2 and 13 Squadrons from 1941 to 1943. The manuscript also includes copies of navigation logs, photograp...MSS1504
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Duncan Harold Butler, as a member of A Company 2/12 Field Ambulance and a prisoner of the Japanese, 1940-1945
Sound
Maker: Butler, Duncan Harold Butler, Duncan Harold
Duncan Butler, an ex-Parson records his war experiences from the time he set out for Timor at Christmas 1941 with A Company 2/12 Field Ambulance, "Sparrow Force". Captured by the Japanese at Tjamplong...S00674
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Dyker, Bruce Sydney (Telegraphist, b.1920 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: Byth, Verity Dyker, Bruce Sydney
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PM/V98 Telegraphist Bruce Stanley Dyker, HMAS Castlemaine and HMAS Swan, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, New Guinea and the Netherlands East In...AWM2017.487.1
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East, Frederick George (Captain, Attached Southern Command HQ General Staff, b.1897 - d.1992), EM
Private Record
Maker: East, Frederick George
TYPESCRIPT REMINISCENCES ENTITLED "REPORT ON ACTIVITIES AND OBSERVATIONS WITH SPARROW FORCE, DUTCH TIMOR, FROM 19 JAN TO 23 SEPT 1942 AND SUBSEQUENTLY", CONTAINING NOTES ESPECIALLY ON COMMUNICATIONS, ...PR89/154
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Edwin Harry Medlin, as a lieutenant with the 2/1st Fortress Company, Royal Australian Engineers, and a prisoner of war of the Japanese, 1941-1945, interviewed by Tim Bowden
Sound
Maker: Medlin, Edwin Harry Bowden, Timothy Gibson 'Tim'
Edwin Harry Medlin, as a lieutenant with the 2/1st Fortress Company, Royal Australian Engineers, and a prisoner of war of the Japanese, 1941-1945. Interviewed by Tim Bowden for the ABC radio program P...S02918
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Fake Japanese naval war ensign : Sub Lieutenant M Hordern, Fairmile Launch HMAML 814, RANVR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Simulated Japanese naval war ensign. The flag is made of sixteen strips of white cotton material sewn onto red cotton material. A cotton fabric backing was added post-war.REL23276
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Fernando
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a portrait of a Portuguese Timor man, who assisted the Australian 2/2 Independent Company (also known as 'Lancer Force') helping this unit in guerilla activities in Timor during the Second Wo...ART26206
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Figures sleeping, Christmas Eve, Suai Cathedral
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Figures sleeping outside Suai Cathedral, East Timor on Christmas Eve in Suai, East Timor.ART91145
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Flaty, E D (Wing Commander, RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Flaty, E D
Manuscript by Wing Commander E D Flaty entitled "A Brief History of No. 1 PRU and no. 87 (PR) Squadron". Traces the history of No. 1 Photographic Reconnaissance Unit and 87 Photo Reconnaissance Squadr...PR90/071
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Fortress at Bobonaro
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Bobonaro was at one stage in the guerilla operations against the Japanese in Portuguese Timor, the headquarters of 2/2nd Australian Independent Company.ART26310
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Francis, Ernest Dudley ED MID (Major, b.1908 - d.1997)
Private Record
Maker: Francis, Ernest Dudley
The collection comprises papers held by Major Dudley Francis relating to Timor under the Japanese occupation and particularly the operations of Sparrow Force, of which he was a member, over 1941-42. T...PR00684
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From Oesaoei Ridge
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles William
Depicts a scene of Oesaoei Ridge, near Koepang, Dutch Timor.ART26315
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Gateway at Bobonaro
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The entrance to the Portuguese Posto of Bobonaro in "Lancer Force" when engaged in guerilla warfare against the Japanese in Timor , and being centrally situated in the area of operations, patrols of t...ART26309
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General's house, Same
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
A typical Portuguese-colonial stone building occupied by the 2/2nd and 2/4th Australian Independent Companies at various times during their guerilla activities in Timor. During their occupation of the...ART26165
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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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Group Captain Brian Reginald `Blackjack' Walker DSO (Rtd), interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War, including making attacks over New Guinea and Timor.
Sound
Maker: Walker, Brian Reginald Llewelyn, Kenneth Llewelyn, Kenneth
Group Captain Brian Reginald `Blackjack' Walker DSO (Rtd), interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War, including making attack...S01645
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Head of bearded Japanese prisoner (Aohi Katashi)
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of a member of the Imperial Japanese Navy, Mechanical Construction Unit, the Stoker Aohi Katashi who was a prisoner during the Second World War.ART26606
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Headquarters and cookhouse, Captain Dexter's Platoon
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Occupied by "A" Platoon, 2/2nd Australian Independent Company, commanded by Captain D St A Dexter when the platoon was operating from Same in Portuguese Timor in guerilla activities against the Japan...ART26314
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HMAS Lismore Association
Private Record
Illustrated coloured map outlining the operational area covered by the Bathurst class minesweeper, HMAS Lismore, during 1941-46. Includes brief chronological history and incidents encountered in relat...PR00647
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Hospital at Jose da Silva, Fitu Bessie
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Situated in an area of Portuguese Timor in which troops of 2/2nd Australian Independent Company were carrying out harassing raids on Japanese forces. Some of the Australian sick and wounded were treat...ART26169
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House at Tai Bessi
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
It was in this house that a seven-man patrol of 2/2nd Australian Independent Company met Portuguese nationals who were co-operating with the Australians and made full arrangements for the movement of ...ART26320
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Ian Scott, as a Captain, talks about his experiences with Sparrow Force in Timor during the Second World War, interviewed by Gavin Souter AO.
Sound
Maker: Scott, Ian Sydney
Ian Scott interviewed by Gavin Souter about his experiences in Timor with Sparrow Force during the Second World War A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please con...S02106
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In Lautem Province
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Showing the type of jungle in which troops of 2/2nd and 2/4th Australian Independent Companies and "Lancer Force", and in particular, "H" Detachment under Lieutenant C D Doig, carried on warfare of th...ART26351
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Inside hangar at Penfoei
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
The skeletal remains of a hangar roof at Penfoei, Timor, showing the damage caused by an Allied bombing shortly before the Japanese surrender. The roof was constructed from local materials, with bambo...ART26316
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Interview with former RAN sailor Thomas Arthur Bennett RAN
Film
Maker: Bennett, Thomas Lyle
Farm life in southern Tasmania. Hearing that the war has broken out. The decision to enlist in the Navy. Coming from Tasmania to Victoria. Becoming ill. Training and discipline. His first ship HMAS Ca...F04893
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Jaime Perdial of Ainaro
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts an head and shoulders portrait of a Portuguese Timor man, Jaime Perdial of Ainaro, who provided medical assistance to Captain C R Dunkley of 2/2 nd Coy in Timor during the Second World War.ART26313
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James, Ralph Reginald (Flying Officer, b.1912 - d.1943)
Private Record
Maker: James, Ralph Reginald
Flying logbook, telegrams, newspaper cuttings, letters written to wife while stationed at Darwin with Group H (later Group 662), 2 Squadron RAAF. Describes flying Hudsons on reconnaissance trips and b...PR00661
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James Robert Landman, 2/4 Independent Coy, Timor and New Guinea, interviewed by Michael Boyle
Sound
Maker: Landman, James Robert Boyle, Michael Dorrington
James Landman (VX66497) as a private, 2/4 Australian Independent Company , Timor, 1942-1943, New Guinea, 1943-1944 and as a Lieutenant, British Borneo Civil Affairs Unit, 1944-1945, interviewed by Mi...S04320
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Jamieson, Ernie (Able Seaman)
Private Record
Maker: Jamieson, Ernie
Memoir written by Ernie Jamieson in 1994 describing his experiences as an Able Seaman in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during the Second World War. The memoir documents his training at Flinders Nav...PR03013
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Japanese ack ack defences, Penfoei
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a Japanese Anti-Aircraft gun, Penfoei, Timor.ART26140
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Japanese beach defence at Namosain
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts the Japanese Defences at Namosan, Timor. Native boats and Japanese barges engaged in ammunition dumping in background.ART26143
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Japanese Instruments of Surrender
Private Record
Collection relating to the Instruments of Surrender signed in Tokyo and at other places in the Pacific Region by the Japanese commanders on the cessation of war. (1) British Borneo and Natoena Island...EXDOC095
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Japanese surrender plane
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
This plane brought the Japanese surrender envoys to Koepang for the signing of the Surrender Instrument. The wheel collapsed immediately after landing.ART26332
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Japanese unloading barges, Koepang
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a scene of Japanese unloading a barge after the surrender in September, 1945.ART26170
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Japanese war criminal stockades, Koepang
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
View of the barbed-wire compound where Japanese prisoners were held pending investigation as to their responsibility for war crimes.ART26145
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Japanese war trial courtroom
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
An officers' mess converted into a court room for the trials of Japanese accused of the murder and ill-treatment of Australians captured by them on the Island of Timor.ART26357
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Johnston, Arthur (Signalman, b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Johnston, Arthur
This collection of mixed papers is collated in manuscript. It describes experiences of joining 2nd AIF, training and other postings in north Australia. Much of material documents experiences as a POW ...PR90/017
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Kenneth Hope Gill relates his experiences as an air liaision officer during the Second World War
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Maker: Gill, Kenneth Hope Gill, Kenneth Hope
Kenneth Hope Gill relates his experiences as an air liaision officer during the Second World War, including : early life; joining 37 (militia) Battalion as a private, training, promoted to Lance Serg...S02095
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Kent-Hughes, Sir Wilfrid (Colonel)
Private Record
Administrative papers relating to appointments and promotions of AIF while prisoners of the Japanese. Includes nominal rolls, correspondence, routine orders, appeals.PR00017
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Koepang jetsam
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Maker: Bush, Charles
The small steamer in the foreground was towed down from Dili, but is now useless and moves with the tide.ART26334
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Koepang sketch
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Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicting a scene in war-damaged Koepang, the principal town in Dutch Timor. Koepang was in Japanese hands for most of the war period and suffered from Allied air raids.ART26171
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Koepang street
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Maker: Bush, Charles
A scene in Koepang after the surrender of the Japanese who had been in occupation of the town for over three years.ART26146
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Lahona crossroads
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Maker: Bush, Charles
In the area of Portuguese Timor in which the 2/2nd and 2/4th Australian Independent Companies engaged in guerilla warfare against the Japanese during 1942.ART26344
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Lautem province
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Maker: Bush, Charles
The entrance gate to a Portuguese Posto in Lautem Province in which troops of 2/2nd Australian Independant Company engaged in guerilla activities against the Japanese in Portugueses Timor.ART26155
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Leggatt, William Watt DSO MC (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1894 - d.1968)
Private Record
Maker: Leggatt, William Watt
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Lieutenant Colonel William Watt Leggatt, DSO, MC, 2/40 Infantry Battalion, Timor and Changi, 1942-1946. Collection contains records prepared by ...PR89/099
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Looking from Bobonaro
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Maker: Bush, Charles
The view looking north for the Residence, Bobonaro. The 2/2nd Australian Independent Company operated extensively in this area in their guerilla activities against the Japanese.ART26160
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Looking towards Tata Mailau, Ramelau Range
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Maker: Bush, Charles
Mount Tata Mailau, one of the high points in the Ramelau Range, is 9,580 feet above sea level. The Range, in Portuguese Timor, was much traversed by 2/2nd Australian Independent Company during their t...ART26350
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Manderson, Henry Blyth (Journalist d.1961)
Private Record
Maker: Manderson, Henry Blyth
Records collected by Manderson relating to the activities of Z Special and Services Reconnaissance Department especially in Timor. Folder (1) File on Portugese Timor and the Adder Party and the atte...PR91/101
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Manuberi from Ainaro
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Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a Portugese Timor man (also called 'Lancer Force'), Manuberi, who assisted the allies , including Australia, in Timor in guerilla activities during the Second World War.ART26154
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Mape
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Maker: Bush, Charles
Showing portion of the bomb-damaged Portuguese 'Posto', or government-controlled agricultural centre, sometimes the headquarters of the Australian forces during the guerilla campaign against the Japan...ART26163
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Marien, William Francis
Private Record
Maker: Marien, William Francis 'Bill'
Collection relating to William Francis Marien, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) war correspondent, Second World War. Collection consists of four diaries covering periods 1942-1943 and early ...PR03595
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Marshall, Kenneth John (Leading Seaman, b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Marshall, Kenneth John
RECOLLECTION OF ONE OF THE VOYAGES FROM DARWIN TO TIMOR BY HMAS VIGILANT IN OCTOBER 1942. PURPOSE WAS TO FERRY SUPPLIES TO AUSTRALIANS STILL FIGHTING ON TIMOR. SICK AND WOUNDED AND TWO BRITISH INTELLI...PR90/150
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Martin, Gordon John
Private Record
Maker: Boyd, Douglas Gordon Gude, Phillip Thomas Martin, Gordon John Robinson, George Angus
Collection relating to VX64564 Lieutenant (Lt) Gordon John "Bill" Martin, 2/10th Commando Squadron, of Killara, NSW. Commanding B Troop, he and an advance party were ambushed while moving along a trac...PR91/076
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Mena River Bridge, Timor
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Maker: Bush, Charles
A section of which was destroyed by units of "Sparrow Force" when the Japanese landed on Timor . The damages section, second from left, can be seen after repairs by the Japanese.ART26318