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Make nursing your war job
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War recruitment poster targets women to enlist as nurses, with the promise of post-war employment. Depicts photograph of nurse against a a blue screenprinted background of wounded...ARTV03704
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Make us as proud of you as we are of him!
Art
Maker: Unknown Parliamentary Recruiting Committee David Allen & Sons Ltd
Depicts a portrait of a smiling British soldier in an ornately bordered locket; a blue ribbon is strung through the locket,. The portrait dominates the poster, and is placed against a neutral beige b...ARTV00414
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Malcolm, Thomas (Warrant Officer, 463 Squadron, RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Malcolm, Thomas
LETTER WRITTEN TO SGT B GAYNOR BY WO MALCOLM SHORTLY BEFORE BEING SHOT DOWN OVER ABBEVILLE, FRANCE AND TAKEN PRISONER IN JUNE 1944PR83/165
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Map of the Middle East
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Information Sun Wah Press Co.
Map of the Middle East, printed by the British Ministry of Information in Hong Kong. Place names are in English and some in Chinese script.ARTV02602
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"Mass Observation File Reports 1937 - 1972" (the Tom Harrison Mass Observation Archive, the University of Sussex)
Private Record
FILE REPORTS OF SURVEYS CONDUCTED BY THE ARCHIVE WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED TO OBSERVE AND RECORD MASS BEHAVIOUR AND OPINION TO DETERMINE HOW THE BRITISH PUBLIC BEHAVED AND THOUGHT ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF LIF...PRMF0021
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Matheson, Leslie Norman (Sergeant b.1895 - d.1964)
Private Record
Maker: Matheson, Leslie Norman
Diaries of a gun layer, commenting on battery work and work of a gun crew, active service at numerous locations, capabilities of officers, casualties, leave, August 1918 Offensive, Post Armistice Educ...PR00579
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Matron Evelyn Conyers
Art
Maker: Wilkie, Leslie
Depicts a portrait of Matron in Chief Evelyn Augusta Conyers, CBE, RRC and Bar, FNM (Florence Nightingale Medal), AANS, who joined the Australian Imperial Force as a senior nursing sister in 1914 and...ART03561
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McArthur, Edwin V (Private 3rd Pioneer Battalion, AIF b.1892)
Private Record
Maker: McArthur, Edwin V
TWO DIARIES COVERING EMBARKATION AND VOYAGE TO ENGLAND, THEN FOLLOWING 12 MONTHS ON WESTERN FRONT. BRITISH AND GERMAN WAR MAPS. SOUVENIR MAP AND POSTSCARD. PHOTOCOPIED TRANSCRIPT OF DIARIESPR86/006
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McCann, Thomas John (b.1893 - d:c.1993)
Private Record
Maker: McCann, Thomas John
Collection relating to the service of Lance Corporal Thomas John McCann, 30 Battalion, First World War. Collection consists mainly of letters from McCann to his fiancee, Edith (Edie), in Australia. T...PR87/140
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McDowell, George Stanley (Lieutenant, d.1972), MC
Private Record
Maker: McDowell, George Stanley
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant George Stanley McDowell, 13th Australian Infantry Battalion. Letters to his family describe training in Australia and Egypt; active ser...PR00276
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McKenzie, A J (Private, 19th Bn, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: McKenzie, A J
POSTCARD LETTERS FROWARDED TO PTE MCKENZIE FROM ECM (?) IN DUNBAR, (UK)PR83/089
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McKenzie, William Gilbert (Battery Sergeant Major, b.1879 - d.1967?)
Private Record
Maker: McKenzie, William Gilbert
Collection relating to the First World War service of 1924 Battery Sergeant Major William Gilbert McKenzie, 9th Battery, 3 Field Artillery Brigade. Collection consists of a diary containing regular e...PR83/190
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McKerlie, Robert (Stretcher Bearer, 13 Battalion, AIF b.1896 - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: McKerlie, Robert
DIARY COVERS 1916, BEGINNING IN EGYPT AND THEN FRANCE. INCLUDES ACTIVE SERVICE AT POZIERES, BAILLEUL, MOUQUET FARM, YPRES AND THE SOMME. DISCUSSES CASUALTIES, TRENCH RAIDS, BOMBARDMENTS, AERIAL BATTLE...PR90/122
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McKibbin, A H (Lance-Corporal, b.1882 - d.1961)
Private Record
Maker: McKibbin, A H
Letters of July and October 1918 cover numerous topics, particularly his views on the war; including its causes; the way it should be fought; conscription; profiteering; archaic British social, politi...PR91/107
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McLauchlan, James D (Civilian, Australian Aircraft Production)
Private Record
Maker: McLauchlan, James D
COPY OF DIARY COVERING JULY 1943 - SEPT 1944 RELATING TO SERVICE OF J D MCLAUCHLAN AS CIVILIAN REPRESENTATIVE OF MINISTRY OF AIRCRAFT PRODUCTIONPR86/046
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McPhan, K J (Group Captain b: 1927)
Manuscript
Maker: McPhan, K J
Autobiography titled "Sometimes I wonder", describing early life and 28 years service with the RAAF 1950-1978. Covers pilot training, service at various locations in Australia, Japan, and as air attac...MSS1541
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Meader, Ann
Private Record
Maker: Meader, Ann
Copy of diary maintained throughout the war of 1939-1945 by Mrs Ann Meader of Newcastle-on-Tyne. Includes daily news reports and personal feelings about the war. Diary is concerned with her experienc...1DRL/0673
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Medal Rolls and Correspondence Sudan and South Africa
Official Record
COPIES OF MEDAL ROLLS FOR NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENTS TO SUDAN, COLONIAL UNITS AND CONTINGENTS AND AUSTRALIAN CONTINGENTS TO SOUTH AFRICA. PLUS COPIES OF CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO RAISING OF CONTINGE...ORMF0055
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100,000 Men Are Needed At Once
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd
Early British recruiting poster. This poster contains no images, and is very simple in design. It uses only one ink colour - black, and as opposed to more artistic recruiting posters, is designed to...ARTV00565
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100,000 Men Are Needed At Once
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Hazell, Watson & Viney Ltd
This early British recruiting proclamation-style poster was published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, and aims to encourage men to enlist for war. The poster contains no images, and is very simple...ARTV05291
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5,000,000 Men : "I have said that I would let the country know when more men were wanted for the War. The time has come and I call for 300,000 recruits to form new armies"
Art
Maker: Brangwyn, Frank LONDON : RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS, 1916
A poster depicting a crowd of workers, joining up with soldiers at the Front. The soldiers stand on either side of a text , with a portrait, regrading Kitchener's appeal.. The poster was produced for ...ARTV06420
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Men of britain. will you stand this?.......:enlist now
Art
Maker: Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Johnson Riddle & Co
This British First World War poster was published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (poster No. 51) and aims to encourage British men to enlist. The image is an adapted photograph of No 2 Wykh...ARTV01194
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Men of Britain. Will you stand this?...enlist now
Art
Maker: Unknown Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Johnson Riddle & Co
This British First World War poster was published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (poster No. 51) and aims to encourage British men to enlist. The image is an adapted photograph of No 2 Wykh...ARTV04957
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Men to delay is dangerous when your country needs you enlist now
Art
Maker: Parliamentary Recruiting Committee Roberts & Leete
British recruiting poster published early in the war by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee. This poster is text based, with no images. The Union Jack is situated at the top centre of the poster,...ARTV00407
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Merely to remind you that... Time flies
Art
Maker: Bird, Cyril Kenneth British Government Unknown
British Second World War cautionary poster depicts two workers drinking tea. A grandfather clock with wings flying overhead, while the text reminds of urgency of repair jobs. This one of a series post...ARTV06966
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Mightier yet
Art
Maker: Pym, Harold A. LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (WATFORD : GREYCAINES)
This British Second World War poster, designed by Harold Pym, was likely created around 1942, but could have been as easrly as 1939. It depicts two Vickers Medium Mk.II tanks on the move. The poster, ...ARTV02272
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Mightier yet
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office S L Fosh & Cross
This British Second World War poster was produced in England to highlight the might and power of the British Empire's sea force. The poster depicts a fleet of warships in formation, with a flight of n...ARTV02229
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Mightier yet!
Art
Maker: Pym, Harold A. H.M. Stationery Office Greycaines Ltd.
This Second World War British poster was published by HM Stationery Office in London. The poster depicts two Allied tanks moving forwards in formation. Combining the image with title 'Mightier Yet!' a...ARTV02230
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Military Service Act 1916
Art
Maker: David Allen & Sons Ltd Unknown Parliamentary Recruiting Committee
Poster produced by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee following the introduction of conscription. Previous to conscription, the Committee published a large variety of posters. Some were visually...ARTV04662
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Ministry of Health Says : Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases...
Art
Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo [LONDON] : MINISTRY OF HEALTH, [N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : STAFFORD & CO. FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE)
British Second World War poster depicting a woman sneezing over her horrified colleagues. The poster, produced by the British Ministry for Health, was intended to help prevent colds and disease. The f...ARTV01954
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Ministry of Health says: - coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
Art
Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo H.M. Stationery Office
'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases' was an Second World War campaign aimed at stopping the spread of diseases and other ailments, such as the common cold. This poster was one of a series produced to ...ARTV01955
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Ministry of health says: coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
Art
Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo [LONDON] : MINISTRY OF HEALTH, [N.D.] (S.L. : CHROMOWORKS FOR H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE)
British Second World War poster depicting a woman, in a munitions factory, sneezing, while other women workers look on, horrified. Henry Mayo Bateman (1887 – 1970) was a British humorous artist and ca...ARTV00330
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Ministry of Health says: - coughs and sneezes spread diseases...
Art
Maker: Bateman, Henry Mayo H.M. Stationery Office
'Coughs and sneezes spread diseases' was a Second World War campaign aimed at stopping the spread of diseases and other ailments, such as the common cold. This poster was one of a series produced to a...ARTV03701
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Ministry of Information Bulletin: Facsimile of a Letter From President Roosevelt to the Prime Minister
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office LONDON : MINISTRY OF INFORMATION, 1941 (LONDON : J. WEINER FOR H. M. STATIONERY OFFICE) J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Information. The poster depicts a facsimile of a letter from President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill as well as a semi-formal intro...ARTV05344
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Ministry of Information Bulletin: Facsimile of a Letter From President Roosevelt to the Prime Minister
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Information H.M. Stationery Office J. Weiner Ltd.
British Second World War poster published by the Ministry of Information. The poster depicts a facsimile of a letter from President Roosevelt to Prime Minister Churchill as well as a semi-formal intro...ARTV03256
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Mk.1a Window Launching Machine
Technology
Maker: 199 Squadron RAF
Window Launching Machine Mk.1a prototype. The machine consists of an aluminium alloy box, containing three levels of trays for packets of Window radar counter measure foil. The trays are actuated by a...RELAWM35359.001
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Mk IIIa flying goggles
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
British Mark IIIa flying goggles with a single layer of celluloid plastic for each lens. The frame is made of blackened metal and the lining, nose piece and strap are made from leather. The sides of t...RELAWM30326
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Mondel, Stephen Joseph DFM (Flight Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Mondel, Stephen Joseph
Training notebooks and published notes concerning Lancaster and other aircraft, air gunner's flying log book, Caterpillar Club membership card and paybooks relating to training in Australia and Englan...PR00121
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MONTE BELLO ISLANDS, WA, 1952-10-03. BRITAIN'S FIRST ATOMIC BOMB IS DETONATED. WITHIN 30 MINUTES ...
Photograph
MONTE BELLO ISLANDS, WA, 1952-10-03. BRITAIN'S FIRST ATOMIC BOMB IS DETONATED. WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THE EXPLOSION THE CLOUD WAS 50 MILES LONG. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)P00444.046
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Moore, Terence Edward Stebbings (Chief Technician, b.1929 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Moore, Terence Edward Stebbings
A boxed collection of index card relating to original research undertaken by T.E. Moore for publication in a book. The collection contains information on Dunkirk, Luftwaffe and RAF caualties for 18 Au...PR00393
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More facts about your income tax
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office
Published by His Majesty's Stationary Office in Britain during the Second World War, this poster acts as a guide for income tax earnings, periodic payments and annual returns. The poster takes into ac...ARTV02255
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More plywood please
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Supply Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster produced by the Ministry of Supply. The design features a series of blueprints layered in the background for military crafts that use plywood in their construction, suc...ARTV01410
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More plywood please
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Supply Lowe & Brydone Printers Ltd.
British Second World War poster produced by the Ministry of Supply. The design features a series of blueprints layered in the background for military crafts that use plywood in their construction, suc...ARTV01479
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More Salvage, That's What We Want: Paper, Rags, Bones, to Make More Munitions
Art
Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert LONDON : H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE, [N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : STAFFORD & CO.) H.M. Stationery Office Stafford & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of salvage (recycling). It highlights that paper, rags and bones can be used to make more munitions. The poster depicts a man of advanced ye...ARTV03386
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Morshead, Sir Leslie James (Lieutenant General, b.1889 - d.1959)
Private Record
Maker: Morshead, Leslie James
Collection of personal papers, official correspondence, operational records, administrative papers, reports and addresses documenting Sir Leslie Morshead's career in the First and Second Word Wars. In...PR00368
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Mosquito Bulletin
Art
Maker: Miller, Owen H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster produced as part of a larger series that depicted different Allied aircraft along with a short text explaining a particularly notable incident. The posters were aimed a...ARTV03476
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Mosquito Bulletin: our target is their success
Art
Maker: Miller, Owen H.M. Stationery Office
British Second World War poster produced as part of a larger series that depicted different Allied aircraft along with a short text explaining a particularly notable incident. The posters were aimed a...ARTV01577
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Mosquito on the tarmac
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Viewed from above, Adams depicts a de Havilland Mosquito aircraft standing on the tarmac, painted in RAF camouflage scheme.ART23474
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Mothers let them go give them a chance of greater safety and health
Art
Maker: British Ministry for Health Evacuation Scheme LONDON : GOVERNMENT EVACUATION SCHEME, MINISTRY OF HEALTH, [N.D.] (LONDON : J. WEINER FOR H.M. STATI
The threat of German strategic bombing of English cities prompted the Government Evacuation Scheme, sending children and women with infants to rural areas for safety. The first wave of evacuations to...ARTV01916
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Motor drivers required for the Army Service Corps (mechanical transport)...
Art
Maker: Pollex, V C Publicity Department, Central London Recruiting Depot Andrew Reid and Co
This British First World War poster was designed by V C Pollex, and published by the Publicity Department and aims at encouraging motor drivers to support and provide assistance to the Army Service Co...ARTV04926
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Motto: I serve Junior Red Cross
Art
Maker: Pitman, Joan Australian Red Cross Society Troedel & Cooper Pty. Ltd. [Melbourne]
Australian Red Cross Society Junior Red Cross Health Poster. Designed by Joan Pitman for the Tasmanian division of the Junior Red Cross the poster was issued circa 1944. The image is in the top two th...ARTV05071
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Motto: I serve Junior Red Cross
Art
Maker: Pitman, Joan Australian Red Cross Society Troedel & Cooper Pty. Ltd. [Melbourne]
Australian Red Cross Society Junior Red Cross Health Poster. Designed by Joan Pitman for the Tasmanian division of the Junior Red Cross the poster was issued circa 1944. The image is in the top two th...ARTV05070
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Muddle Easters
Art
Maker: Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes Achvah Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes
Navy, Army, and Air Force Institute poster promoting 'The Bigger Better Brighter Muddle Easters' show for the troops in Egypt during the Second World War.ARTV05190
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Muddle Easters
Art
Maker: Achvah Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes
Navy, Army, and Air Force Institute poster promoting 'The Bigger Better Brighter Muddle Easters' show for the troops in Egypt during the Second World War.ARTV05191
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Mulberry: The Harbour We Took to France: Exhibition
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationary Office Ministry of Information Ford, Shapland & Co.
Mulberry harbours were temporary harbours contructed for the Allied landings in Normany on D-Day. As soon as the beachheads were successfully held, construction began on these two harbours at Omaha (M...ARTV02291
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National Service: "Germany means to starve us out..." : Enrol today and release a fit man for the front
Art
Maker: Department of National Service Unknown
A British First World War recruitment poster issued by the Department of National Service (NS) .The poster features a quote from the then Director of National Service, Neville Chamberlain in which he ...ARTV00989
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National Service: if you cannot fight for your country, work for it
Art
Maker: Unknown National Service Unknown
A British First World War recruitment poster issued by the Department of National Service (NS) . It features the emblem of the NS centre left which includes a full-length depiction of Winged Victory w...ARTV00775
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National Service, National Security : No Shirking, enlist today!
Art
Maker: Unknown National Service Unknown
A British First World War recruitment poster issued by the Department of National Service (NS) . It features the emblem of the NS centre top which includes a full-length depiction of Winged Victory we...ARTV00734
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National Service : Women clerks wanted at once for service in France...
Art
Maker: Department of National Service, Women's Section Unknown Unknown
British First World War poster issued by the Department of National Service Women's Section to advertise for female clerks to serve with the British Army in France. Printed in grey, dark blue and whit...ARTV01017
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Nation, Andrew Robert (Stoker Petty Officer Mechanic b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Nation, Andrew Robert
Black and white photocopies of eight detailed diaries written by Andrew (Andy) Robert Nation, documenting 12 years of naval service with the Royal Australian Navy, especially convoy escort duty to Tob...PR00186
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Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal : Chief Bosun Charles Gibson, HM Coastguard Service
Heraldry
Maker: Wyon, William
Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Impressed on the edge with the recipient's name, rank, unit and date. Obverse: The young head of Queen Victoria with 'VICTORIA' to the left and 'REGINA' to the...RELAWM14233
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Neck badge, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George: Major General Sir Neville Howse, Australian Army Medical Corps, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Neck Badge, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George. Unnamed as issued.RELAWM16319.001
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Never was so much owed by so many to so few...
Art
Maker: J. Weiner Ltd.
"Never was so much owed by so many to so few" was part of a wartime speech made by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940. This poster was a made as a tribute to the fighter pilo...ARTV05112
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Never was so much owed by so many to so few
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
The quote "never was so much owed by so many to so few" is taken from a speech made by Prime Minister Winston Churchill on 20 August 1940. The quote refers to the ongoing effort of the Royal Air Force...ARTV02249
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Newman, Keith J (Gunner, 6th Bty, AFA, AIF b.1895 - d.1973)
Private Record
Maker: Newman, Keith J
CORRESPONDENCE WITH HIS EMPLOYERS REQUESTING LEAVE TO ENLIST, FAMILY NEWS, ENQUIRIES CONCERNING HIS WOUNDING AND LATER RETURN TO AUSTRALIAPR84/263
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Newton, Dennis
Manuscript
Maker: Newton, Dennis
Dennis Newton's article "A Few of the Few" an outline of the exploits of Australian pilots during the Battle of Britain. Includes personal and service history of each.MSS0875
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New Zealand Medal 1846-1847 : Ordinary Seaman C Gibson, HMS Calliope
Heraldry
New Zealand Medal. The recipient's name, rank and ship are impressed on the edge. Obverse: Diademed head of Queen Victoria with a veil covering the back of her head. Around the circumference is the le...RELAWM14230
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Nielsen, Robert S. DFM (Flight Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Nielsen, Robert S
Flying logbook, operational logsheets, and letters to his family, providing a detailed record of training in Australia, Canada and Britain, and of bombing missions over Germany. Also covers trip to Au...PR00311
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Nimmo, Percy Ernest (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Nimmo, Percy Ernest
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Percy Ernest Nimmo, 48th Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a typed transcription of a diary covering his entire period of ser...PR00524
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Nixon, James Harold Claude (Lieutenant, RAF Great Britain)
Private Record
Maker: Nixon, James Harold Claude
Commissioning warrant appointing Lieutenant Nixon as a Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force from 1 April 1918.3DRL/7558
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Nixon, Rae Norman (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Nixon, Rae Norman
Material collected by Lieutenant Rae Norman Nixon relating to his time as a prisoner of war in Burma and Thailand, Second World War. Photocopies of sketches drawn by Nixon from 1942-1945, including 'K...PR00412.004
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No Extra Trains at Christmas
Art
Maker: Walker, Private Railway Executive Committee Jas. Truscott & Son
British Second World War poster, likely created in 1941 alongside a film of the same name. The poster depicts a crowd of people gathering near a train that is pulling out of a station. Owing to the re...ARTV02542
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"No price can be too high when honour and freedom are at stake"
Art
Maker: Unknown Parliamentry Recruiting Commitee, London James Upton Ltd
British First World War poster issued by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (PRC), London. Established in August 1914, the PRC was a combined party organisation chaired by the Prime Minister, Herb...ARTV00444
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Norman, Edwin Philip (Captain, MC, 4th Division Engineers AIF b.1887)
Private Record
Maker: Norman, Edwin Philip
NOTEBOOK DIARY MAINTAINED DURING SERVICE AT GALLIPOLI, CONTAINS BRIEF ENTRIES FOR FRANCE AND LATER DETAILED NOTES ON VARIOUS ENGINEERING WORKS IN ENGLANDPR88/200
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Norman, Keith (Sapper b.1884 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Norman, Keith
Diaries (and transcript) describe in general terms laying and repairing of signals wires at numerous locations in France with 5 Div. Sigs, often under shellfire. Includes sketches drawn by Norman, pos...PR00037
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Notice: ex-non commissioned officers: urgently wanted...
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
British First World War recruitment poster. Text only in banner style printed in brown ink on white paper. It targets older ex- soldiers (up to 50 years) with experience urging them to re-enlist to se...ARTV05321
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"Of course there's no harm in your knowing!" Careless talk costs lives
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information Unknown
In the upper half of the poster a couple are seated in a restaurant and talking, and a cartoon Hitler is hiding underneath their table writing down their every word. The text directly underneath this ...ARTV07206
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"Of course there's no harm in your knowing!" Careless talk costs lives
Art
Maker: Ministry of Information Unknown
In the upper half of the poster a couple are seated in a restaurant and talking, and a cartoon Hitler is hiding underneath their table writing down their every word. The text directly underneath this ...ARTV07205
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Offer your services now : our brave soldiers at the front need your help
Art
Maker: Parliamentary Recruiting Committee L S & Co.
This First World War poster was published by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee (Poster No. 6) and aims to encourage men to assist the soldiers at the front by enlisting to go to war. A red Royal ...ARTV04886
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Officer's peaked cap : Flight Lieutenant G Mc Bride, RAAF, 101 Beach Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAAF blue wool barathea officer's peaked cap with black mohair band, black patent leather chinstrap secured by two black plastic RAAF buttons, and a gold bullion embroidered cap badge with King's crow...REL49432
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Oil Is Imported in Tankers: Economy Is Vital
Art
Maker: Ministry of Fuel and Power H.M. Stationery Office Johnson, Riddle & Co. Ltd.
British Second World War poster highlighting the need to save oil. The poster describes common engines that use large amount of oil and how by limiting their use it would mean that a greater percentag...ARTV02012
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"Oi" Submit Tyres for Replacement When Smooth
Art
Maker: Thomas, Samuel Herbert H.M. Stationery Office W.R. Royle & Son Ltd.
British Second World War poster promoting road safety. The poster gives details on when a tyre needs to be replaced from overwear. The emphasis behind the poster was that by ensuring road safety, it m...ARTV03390
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Old age must come : so prepare for it by investing in war savings certificates
Art
Maker: after James Abbott McNeil Whistler National War Savings Committee Eyre and Spottiswoode
British First World War poster issued by the National War Savings Committee to promote the sale of war savings certificates. The image is a reproduction of ' Arrangement in Grey and Black : The Artist...ARTV01191
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O'Neill, Robert John (b: 1936)
Manuscript
Maker: O'Neill, Robert John
"Present and future patterns of conflict - some thoughts on the 1980's" by Robert O'Neill. This working paper examines the changing nature of Australia's defence planning for the 1980's. This paper wa...MSS1249
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On to Berlin across Our Baileys
Art
Maker: Ministry of Supply Hubners Ltd
British Second World War poster advertising Bailey Bridges. The title is printed in the lower half of the poster on a brown background. In the upper half the background appears to have been torn away ...ARTV03398
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On to Berlin across our Baileys
Art
Maker: Ministry of Supply Hubners Ltd
British Second World War poster advertising Bailey Bridges. The title is printed in the lower half of the poster on a brown background. In the upper half the background appears to have been torn away ...ARTV03403
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On to Berlin: And Rivers Don't Stop Them; Thanks to Our Pontoons and Folding Boats
Art
Maker: Bannister, A C W LONDON : MINISTRY OF SUPPLY, [N.D.] Ministry of Supply
British Second World War poster highlighting the importance of pontoons. The poster likely would have been displayed in a factory for components relating to pontoons and/or folding boats. The posters ...ARTV03391
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On to Japan!
Art
Maker: Sevek [S.L. : S.N., N.D.] (NOTTINGHAM : J HOWITT & SON)
A British Second World War poster depicting stylised image of a man standing in front of a fighter aeroplane, positioned like a bow and arrow that is pointed towards the Rising Sun flag of Japan. Also...ARTV00164
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Order of the day
Art
Maker: H.M. Stationery Office J Weiner Ltd
This British Second World War text-only poster features an 'order of the day' by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The order aims to inspire the population and unite the British people in the ...ARTV02241
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Our answer: All-out production
Art
Maker: Unknown Ministry of Aircraft Production Unknown
Canadian Second World War poster. The poster depicts an arm with a clenched fist, stretching out into the sky, surrounded by aircraft. The poster links domestic war-time production with victory overse...ARTV05148
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Our country's urgent need... : join the Sportsman's Battalions : do it now...
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown W. Straker Ltd
Printed by W. Straker Ltd, this British First World War poster aims to encourage men to enlist in the Sportsman's Battalions. Printed in red and blue ink, this text based poster outlines the criteria ...ARTV04912
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Our Vehicles Fight Too: That's Why Our Workmanship Counts
Art
Maker: Bannister, A C W LONDON : MINISTRY OF SUPPLY, 1943 (S.L. : MALLEY & SONS, LITH) Ministry of Supply Malby and Sons
British Second World War poster designed for display inside a vehicle or vehicle part factory. The poster features a Humber Light Reconnaissance Car, also known as Humberette or Ironside, with a Bren ...ARTV03401
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Out bounds to all British troops
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
British First World War out of bounds poster. Text only in English and German.ARTV08215
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Out bounds to all British troops
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
British First World War out of bounds poster. Text only in English and German.ARTV08214
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Out bounds to all British troops
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
British First World War out of bounds poster. Text only in both English and German.ARTV09990
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Packing for War: Why This Job Is of FRONT LINE Importance...
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War highlighting the important role that packaging had in the overall war effort. The photographs and accompanying text highlight how packing assists goods in reaching their final...ARTV03233
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Packing for War: Why This Job Is of FRONT LINE Importance...
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Ministry of Supply Thos Forman and Sons
British Second World War highlighting the important role that packaging had in the overall war effort. The photographs and accompanying text highlight how packing assists goods in reaching their final...ARTV03232
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`PALS' Battalion Q.M.A.A.C. : 1,000 women clerks required immediately...
Art
Maker: Unknown Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps Unknown
British First World War poster issued by the Army to promote the Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (QMAAC). Text only printed in blue ink on white in a banner style it calls for 1,000 women to sign up...ARTV01019
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Parachute Knife: Lieutenant Commander G Lunn, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Joseph Rodgers Unknown
British manufactured parachute knife with a curved blade and nylon wrap sheath which is attached to the thigh of Flying Suit REL29025.001. On this sheath is a retaining hook which attaches to the ha...REL29025.004
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Parallel ruler : Flight Lieutenant B J Mattingley, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small wooden parallel ruler with bevelled edges, a pair of brass hinges and two small brass finger toggles.REL34445.001