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Australian War Memorial - We of the AIF
Manuscript
Dummy of the programme of a documentary film entitled "We of the AIF" concerning the part played by Australia in the 1914-1918 war. Includes typescripts of some articles included in the programme conc...MSS1353
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Australia Remembers 1945-1995 Ringwood Secondary College Year 10 Oral History Project
Manuscript
Maker: Ringwood Secondary College
A compilation of student interviews of Australian men and women with a range of experiences of the Second World War. Transcribed to paper, these interviews covered the experiences of 19 individuals. 6...MSS1667
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Australia's Citizen Army, 1889 - 1914
Manuscript
Maker: Wilcox, Craig
PhD thesis examining the army's culture and organisation from 1889 when a visiting major-general advised the six Australian colonies to form a federal army to the close of 1914, the moment of the army...MSS1793
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Australia's Involvement in D-Day: a web-based project
Manuscript
Maker: Sharpe, Simone
8 page manuscript. Transcript for a presentation on the project conducted. Manuscript provides a summary of Australian involvement in the D-Day landings on the 6th of June 1944. A summary of Australia...MSS2084
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Australia's Prosecution of Japanese War Criminals: Stimuli and Constraints
Manuscript
Maker: Carrel, Michael
PhD thesis examining the Australian war crimes trials programme that took place between 1945 to 1951.MSS1809
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A War-Memoried Land - Some Aspects of Australia's Transition from War to Peace in 1919
Manuscript
Maker: Regan, P M
Master of Letters thesis dealing with Australia from Armistice Day 1918 to the end of 1919. It examines some aspects of the transition from war to peace. Emphasis is largely on National/Federal issues...MSS1813
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A Wireless Section of Greece and Crete (Hill, William Charles Fitzmaurice; VX19513, Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, William Charles Fitzmaurice
Unpublished memoir, 'A wireless section of Greece and Crete', written by William Charles Fitzmaurice Hill (VX19513; Major; Royal Australian Corps of Signals), September 1964. The memoir details Hill'...MSS1915
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Baily, Charles Michael
Manuscript
Maker: Baily, Charles Michael
Thesis " Faint praise : the development of American tanks and tank destroyers during World War 2". PhD, Duke University, 1977.MSS0904
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Baldwin, Fred Davis
Manuscript
Maker: Baldwin, Fred Davis
Thesis "The American enlisted man in World War One". PhD, Princeton University, 1964.MSS0965
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Ballard, Jack Stokes
Manuscript
Maker: Ballard, Jack Stokes
Thesis "The shock of peace : military and economic demobilzation after World War Two". Examines the complex military and economic problems facing the USA after WW2, the difficult challenges and reason...MSS0906
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Bamford, James
Manuscript
Maker: Bamford, James
"One of Fifty Nine Thousand" narrative history of the life of Private Robert Bamford. It was written in the first person from the letters and recollections of friends by his nephew James Bamford. Cove...MSS0844
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Bamford, J R
Manuscript
Maker: Bamford, J R
Photocopy of condensed "Operational Record 115 Squadron RAF Little Snoring (the airfield) August - November 1943". Maps, particulars of crew members, targets, timings and operational notes.MSS0854
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Bannister, T C
Manuscript
Maker: Bannister, Thomas Colin
Manuscript titled `An Inch of Bravery: 3 RAR in the Malayan Emergency 1957-1959'. Discusses training, voyage to Malaya, and counter-insurgency service as a component of 28 Commonwealth Brigade. Descri...MSS1448
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Baptiste, Joseph Cardoza
Manuscript
Maker: Baptiste, Joseph Cardoza
Thesis "The enemy among us : World War Two prisoners of war" PhD Texas Christian University 1976.MSS0951
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'Barbed Wire Brumbies': Australian Prisoners of War and Sport during World War II
Manuscript
Maker: Cohen, Pamela Jean
Honours thesis placing the sporting experiences of POWs in the larger body of Australian sporting history and Prisoner of War literature.MSS1811
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Barlow, Samuel Ambrose (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Barlow, Samuel Ambrose
Manuscript describing enlistment, training, active service in Malaya, and subequent experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese at Changi and on the Burma-Thailand railway as a member of `H' Force. Disc...MSS1446
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Barratt, Gladstone George Harvey (Harry) (Private, b: 1895, d: 1983)
Manuscript
Maker: Barratt, Gladstone George Harvey
Poem, probably written by Private Harry Barratt of the 21st Battalion AIF, and sent to his mother from England in December 1918. Private Barratt was also editor of the Battalion newspaper.MSS1297
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Barrett, Ken T (Lance Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: Barrett, Ken T
Bound carbon copy of transcript of Barrett's experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese. It was written by Barrett after the war from memory. He describes the capitulation in Java, travels, work...MSS0764
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Barrie, John Keith MM (Sergeant, b.1914 - d.2005)
Manuscript
Maker: Barrie, John Keith
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX19782 Sergeant John Keith Barrie, MM. Collection consists of an autobiographical account of service behind Japanese lines in 1945 in Semut ope...MSS1532
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Barter, Margaret Ann
Manuscript
Maker: Barter, Margaret Ann
This Ph.D thesis explores the collective experience of 2/2 Battalion members from October/November 1939 to disbandment in February 1946 as well as examining the men's varied and fluctuating responses ...MSS1528
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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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Bartlett , Norman Mr
Manuscript
"Their promised land: Australians and the Maori Wars 1840-1870". A study of Australia's involvement in the Maori Wars also an examination of British colonial policies during the 19th Century.MSS1048
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Barton, Leonard L
Manuscript
Maker: Barton, Leonard L
Manuscript titled "Australians in the Waikato War 1863-1864", discusses Australian involvement in one of the Maori wars. Includes chronology of the war, military settlements, maps, medal roll, nominal...MSS0746
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Bastian, Henry John (Warrant Officer) 1917-1989
Manuscript
Maker: Bastian, Henry John
Manuscript written by Warrant Officier Henry John Bastian, "Harry, why we don't forget". Bastian documents his enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force as a trainee pilot, training at Tamworth an...MSS1566
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Bateman, Arthur Archibald (Private, 5 Light Horse Regiment, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: Bateman, Arthur Archibald
TYPESCRIPT OF AN UNPUBLISHED WAR NOVEL, "WHITE CROSSES DOT THE SANDS" SUBMITTED TO THE RSSILA CENTENARY WAR NOVEL COMPETITION, 1935. BASED ON NOTES TAKEN BY THE AUTHOR DURING THE DESERT CAMPAIGN IN PA...MSS1332
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Bateson, Charles Henry
Manuscript
Maker: Bateson, Charles Henry
Manuscript titled `When Russia fought Japan', analysing the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905, with particular relevance to the subsequent development of Russian and Japanese military tactics.MSS0753
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Bath, Donald. James. (Able Seaman b: 1924)
Manuscript
Maker: Bath, Donald James
Manuscript titled `Recollections of a Coastwatcher' by D.J. Bath. Describes role of the Coastwatchers, part of the A.I.B. Bath, stationed in New Britain and Emirau Island, was involved in coding and d...MSS1603
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39 Battalion
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Research material compiled for use in the writing of "To Kokoda and Beyond: the story of the 39th Infantry Battalion, 1941-1943". Collection consists of official records, private accounts, interview...MSS1419
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49 Battalion AIF
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Lyrics to song titled `Battalion national anthem', relating to 49 Battalion AIF. Song is jocular in tone, expressing weariness with army duties and routine. Annotation shows melody was `What a friend ...MSS1439
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Battle Honours of the 58th Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1918
Manuscript
Maker: Stevens, James Arthur
Typed manuscript titled 'Battle Honours of the 58th Battalion AIF 1914-1918', by Sergeant J A Stevens MSM, Headquarters, 58th Battalion AIF, 1914-1918, June 1967. Includes a brief history of the batta...MSS1993
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Bauer , June
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"Army farms in the Northern Territory". Discusses the Australian Army Service Corps Farm Company scheme from its inception in 1939 until the end of war. Looks the reasons for the commencement of the s...MSS1091
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Beale, Leonard Jack, (Sergeant, b: 1922 d: 1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Beale, Leonard Jack
The poem "The Battle-Field" was written by Pte Beale to commemorate his friends and comrades from the 10th Brigade who fell at Buna-Sanananda during December 1942. The poems describes the fighting the...MSS1270
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (b: 1879, d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Typescript copy of an address given by Dr Bean for ANZAC Day 1932. It concentrates on the Gallipoli landing and its effect on the world's perception of Australia.MSS1275
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow, b. 1879 d. 1968, Official Historian
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Annotated typescript manuscript, titled "We Will Remember" submitted by C.E.W. Bean in connection with "Australia at War" edited by Norman Bartlett. Also contains material related to the war experienc...MSS0757
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Collection relating to the publication of The Anzac Book by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and Arthur William Bazley, 1916. The collection includes drafts of contributions to the book, including works th...MSS1316
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (Official War Correspondent b: 1879 d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Manuscript entitled 'In Your Hands, Australia', by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and published under the same title in 1918, relating to the post-war social reconstruction of Australia. The manuscript e...MSS1366
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Beavis, George Gregory (VX61315, Private, 2/4 Reserve Motor Transport Company)
Manuscript
11 page manuscript. Manuscript provides a basic summary of the service of Pvt. Beavis starting with his transfer into the AIF in 1941. The manuscript tracks Pvt. Beavis' career through Malaya and the ...MSS2127
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Beazley, Kim Christian AC (Member of Parliament, b.1948)
Manuscript
Maker: Beazley, Kim Christian
Thesis "Post Evatt Australian Labor Party attitudes to the United States Alliance (1961 to 1972)". Discusses attitudes within the ALP to the American alliance. Examines the foreign policy making proce...MSS1094
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Beecroft, James M (Jim) (418787, Flight Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Beecroft, Doug
"James Morrisson Beecroft: Letters, diary entries and transcripts relating to an Australian airman's life : from Australia to Europe 1942 - 1945". Manuscript relating to the service in the 42nd and 49...MSS1675
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Beerburrum: Anzac Avenue Memorial Trees
Manuscript
Maker: Ross, Ann
24 page manuscript. brief summary of the soldier-settler town of Beerburrum, QLD. details the construction, dedication, and planting of memorials and memorial trees within the town. Details the acquis...MSS2028
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Beeston, Samuel (Commander, b: 1888 d: 1985)
Manuscript
Maker: Beeston, Samuel
Account titled "The RAN in the First World War", outlining Australian naval strength at the outbreak of war, tactics, encounters with German warships, submarines and losses.MSS1602
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Beevor, Miles Fitzroy (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1883 - d.1961)
Manuscript
Maker: Beevor, Miles Fitzroy
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Colonel Miles Fitzroy Beevor, 10th Infantry Battalion, Turkey, 1915. Collection consists of a bound and typed duplicated version of B...MSS0761
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Behind Barb Wire and Other Stories
Manuscript
Maker: Buerckner, Charles William Mitchell, Kaye
'Behind Barb Wire and Other Stories', compiled by Kaye Mitchell, is a transcription of the diary composed by VX34578 Lieutenant Charles William Buerckner who served during the Second World War and bec...MSS1938
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BELICH , James C
Manuscript
Thesis "The New Zealand Wars, 1845-1870; and analysis of their history and interpretation". Discussion of the wars fought by the British and the Maoris on the North Island of New Zealand. Concerns the...MSS0997
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Bell, Hubert Henry (NX203171, Sergeant, 2/9th Commando Squadron, b. 1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Bell, H. H. (Harry)
Hubert Henry Bell's memoirs, "Wee Waa to Weewak, Recollections 1925-1946", in two volumes. Volume one is divided into two parts. In the first, Bell describes his family history and childhood. The seco...MSS1994
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Bell, Jenny
Manuscript
Maker: Bell, Jenny
Manuscript titled "A Museological History of the Australian War Memorial from its Foundation to the Present Day". Discusses development of collection and exhibition policies, perception of itself as a...MSS0695
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Bell, Wilbur Athol (Athol) (NX2078, Regimental Sergeant Major, 2/2 Battalion, b. 1915 d. 1998)
Manuscript
Maker: Bell, W A Bell, Wilbur Athol
"For the Life of Me" by W.A. Bell. Contains the life story of NX2078 R.S.M Wilbur Athol (Athol) Bell. Part I is about his life leading up to the War. Part II is about his service in the 2/2 Australian...MSS1680
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Bence, Arthur Richard
Manuscript
Maker: Bence, Arthur
Poems describing feelings of voluntary enlistment, active service, and post war feelings.MSS1464
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Bennett, Arthur Campbell (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Bennett, Arthur Campbell
Memoirs titled "The Rough Infantry : Tales of World War II" relating to Major Bennett's enlistment in 1939, training at Puckapunyal and later Officer Training School Liverpool; training and social act...MSS1408
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Bennett, William Robert (O12289, Flight Lieutenant, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Bennett, William Robert
Untitled memoir by William Robert Bennett relating to his experiences during the Second World War, the post-war period, and service in Korea. Some of the author's recollections of serving during the S...MSS1952
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Benson, James, (Reverend Father, b.1887 - d.1957)
Manuscript
Maker: Benson, James
Collection relating to Second World War experience of Reverend Father James Benson, Gona, Papua, 1942-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of a bound typescript manuscript, published as 'Prisoner's ...MSS0768
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Bergstrom, Leroy
Manuscript
Maker: Bergstrom, Leroy
Manuscript in two volumes recounting the experiences of the destroyer USS Patterson during the war in the Pacific against the Japanese.MSS1524
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Berrie, George Lachlan (Lieutenant b: 1881 d: 1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Berrie, George Lachlan
The original manuscript for the book 'Under Furred Hats' written by G.L. Berrie and published in 1919. The manuscript describes the career of the 6th Light Horse Regiment from December 1914 to August ...MSS0871
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BERRY , Peter E
Manuscript
Thesis "Sappers of the South : the origins and impact of the Corps of the Royal New Zealand Engineers". Traces the growth, leadership, changes in role and strategic employments of the Royal New Zealan...MSS1150
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Bert Pill and the Great War / compiled by David Pill
Manuscript
Maker: Pill, Bertram Pill, David Bruce
Manuscript entitled "Bert Pill and the Great War" which follows the experiences of 423 Lance Corporal Bertram Pill as a machine-gunner with 2nd and 4th Machine Gun Companies on the Western Front durin...MSS2198
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Besley, Harvey
Manuscript
Maker: Besley, Harvey
"Six Year in Uniform". Reminiscences based on original diaries, papers and experiences. Includes information on Flight Sergeant Besley's enlistment with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and discu...MSS1056
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Best, Vincent Allen (NX194950, Corporal, 39 Works Company)
Manuscript
Maker: Best, Vincent Allen
"A Way of Life": Autobiography by Corporal Vincent Allen Best. This manuscript details his life from the early years, through his schooling to his service with the AIF during the Second World War. He...MSS1838
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Bethell, R. Anthony (Flight Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Bethell, Anthony R
Manuscript compiled by Flight Officer Anthony R Bethell, 268 Squadron RAF, with extracts from personal accounts, diaries, photographs, newspaper cuttings and published material relating to camp life ...MSS1551
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Betty, John G. (Lieutenant, b: 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Betty, John G
Typescript (approximately 100 pages) of memoirs: "Droggie" - Reminiscences of a Naval Hydrographer In World War II In The Pacific", by Lieutenant John G. Betty, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserv...MSS1659
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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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Beyond Federation: Australians forging their nation - the first twenty years, 1901-1921
Manuscript
Maker: Young, Catherine
75 Page manuscript. The manuscript examines a number of key events from the first 20 years after federation, except the First World War. Events and periods discussed include: The visit of the 'Great W...MSS2070
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Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Manuscript
Maker: Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Collection relating to the First World War service of 14 Sapper (Spr) Hubert (Bert) Douglas Billings who served with 1st Signal Troop, Australian Engineers and 1st Light Horse Brigade in Egypt, Gallip...MSS1022
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Bilston, Euliseus St Ives (Private, b.1872 - d.1938)
Manuscript
Maker: Bilston, Euliseus St Ives
Collection relating to the First World War service of 398 Private Euliseus St Ives Bilston, 28 Battalion, Australia, Gallipoli, 1915. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of two poems by Bilston. The first, titl...MSS1445
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Binns, Georgina Mary
Manuscript
Maker: Binns, Georgina Mary
TITLED "PATRIOTIC AND NATIONALISTIC SONG IN AUSTRALIA TO 1919", THE MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENTS AND ANALYSES ALL KNOWN PATRIOTIC AND NATIONALISTIC SONGS WRITTEN AND PUBLISHED IN SHEET MUSIC FORM TO THE END O...MSS1324
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Binns , Ms Bronwyn
Manuscript
Notes compiled on the history of the 2/7 Infantry Battalion January to June 1941. These were used as background for episodes of the "Sullivans" television soap opera in 1977.MSS0779
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Bird, George Wilberforce (3112, Private, 58th Battalion)
Manuscript
Manuscript titled 'They Heard The Call' containing transcripts of letters and postcards written to his family by George Wilberforce Bird, 3112, while on service between 1916 and 1918. Also includes tr...MSS2161
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Birdwood, William Riddell, Field Marshal, b: 1865 d: 1951
Manuscript
Maker: Birdwood, William Riddell
Typescript manuscript titled "Khaki and Gown" written by Lord Birdwood encompassing his life from his birth in India, education, posting to various Indian Army units, service in South Africa, return t...MSS1405
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Bishop , A B
Manuscript
Thesis "The interaction of ALP (Australian Labour Party) policy on Indonesia and on Australian Armed Forces in Malaya 1960-1963". Examines the development and change in Labour policy on Australian arm...MSS1087
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Blackburne, Spencer King (WX1212, Sapper, 2/3 Field Company)
Manuscript
Maker: Blackburne, John R Thomas, Athol
Manuscript entitled "10 Digits Short: The biography of Spencer King (John) Blackburne". Describes his early life in Western Australia and experiences as a sapper in the 2/6th, 2/8th and 2/3rd field co...MSS2025
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"Black, White and Yellow"
Manuscript
Maker: Selby, David Mayer
Collection relating to the service of Major David Mayer Selby, 1 Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Collection consists of a 170 page, typed, carbon bound manuscript titled "Black, White and Yellow" b...MSS0704
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Bladin, Francis Masson (b: 1898 - d: 1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Bladin, Francis Masson
Autobiographical account of Francis Bladin's service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 1942 to 1945 and 1945 to 1953.MSS0886
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Blaxland , Mr John
Manuscript
Thesis "Organising an Army : the Australian experience 1957 - 1965". Chapters cover military organisational developments to 1960; focus on the regulars the Australian Army 1957 to 1960; the Pentropic ...MSS1190
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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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BLUNT , E J Captain
Manuscript
Thesis "The Northern Territory's transport during World War Two". Examines the influence of the war on the development of the Northern Territory's ground transport links. Degree of Bachelor of Letters...MSS0984
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Boardman, David Ralph (Private b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Boardman, David Ralph
Manuscript describing enlistment in AIF, assignment as a reinforcement to 2/9 Field Ambulance, duties at Mersing and Singapore. After capitulation, internment at Changi, then moved with `K' Force to v...MSS1617
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Bolton, H C and Rogers J S
Manuscript
Maker: Bolton, H C and Rogers J S
Manuscript titled "The history of the Scientific Instruments and Optical Panel, initially Optical Munitions Panel, July 1940 - December 1946". Written in 1948 by J.S. Rogers (former secretary of the p...MSS1258
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Bomford, Janette M.(b: 1953)
Manuscript
Maker: Bomford, Janette M
Typed manuscript (approx. 110 pages) titled: "Soldiers of the Queen - the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps 1951-1984", relating the history of the Corps. Written by Janette M. Bomford, a recipient ...MSS1645
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Boniface, George Wesley (4th Engineer, M V Neptuna)
Manuscript
Maker: Boniface, George Wesley
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BOMBING OF DARWIN - 1942". RECOUNTS AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS AN ENGINEER ON BOARD THE CARGO VESSEL "NEPTUNA", WHICH WAS SUNK IN THE AIR RAIDS OF FEBRUAR...MSS1381
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Boni intraverunt; meliores exirunt; Good men have entered; better men have gone out (Townsville Grammar School)
Manuscript
Maker: Muller, Bill
A manuscript outlining the names of former students of Townsville Grammar School who served in the Australian forces in conflicts ranging from the Boer War to Vietnam. It also includes a Roll of Honou...MSS1874
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'Bonjoor Mardermwazell': The First AIF in Paris
Manuscript
Maker: Curran, James
Honours thesis focussing on the response of the First AIF to Paris when they took leave there between 1916 and 1919.MSS1789
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Bonnin , M R
Manuscript
Thesis "A study of Australian descriptive and travel writing 1929-1945". Analysis of the rise to popularity of travel and descriptive books in the 1930's. Discussion is set against the contemporary so...MSS1010
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Booth, Ivan C (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Booth, Ivan C
"A short history of the Field Survey Company Federated Malay States Volunteer Forces". Includes a list of officers, their postings and any casualties.MSS0850
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Borda, Chrisoula (Civilian, b.1924 - d.2007)
Manuscript
Maker: Borda, Chrisoula
Collection relating to the Second World War civilian experience of Chrisoula Borda (nee Bochoyianaki) as a prisoner of war in a German concentration camp. Collection consists of one bound and typed m...MSS1925
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Bott, Lloyd F., CBE, DSC (Lieutenant), 1917-2004
Manuscript
Maker: Bott, Lloyd F
Manuscript titled `The Royal Navy's 15th Motor Gunboat Flotilla', describing operations and sorties along the coast of Brittany to land agents, arms, and supplies for the French Resistance and to evac...MSS1493
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Bourke, J P
Manuscript
Maker: Bourke, J P
Typescript in two parts titled "The Australian Soldier as Others See Him", comprised of extracts from published and unpublished sources such as newspapers, lectures, personal accounts. Documents and a...MSS0710
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Bourne, C.A. (Flying Officer, b: 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Bourne, C A
Manuscript titled `HMAS Sydney/HMT Aquitania'. Discusses whether the Aquitania might have broken radio silence to report the location of survivors from the German raider `Kormoran' after its battle wi...MSS1624
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Bourne, Ralph Fielding
Manuscript
Maker: Bourne, John F
Titled `An Engineer at War: experiences and letters from R.F.Bourne while in Egypt, Sinai and Palestine, 1915-1919'. Records the experiences of Ralph Fielding Bourne, a young engineering cadet after h...MSS1206
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Bowen, Stella
Manuscript
Maker: Ostler, Mirabel
A researched memoir about Stella Bowen - 1895 - 1947. Contains information about her life and her paintings.MSS1823
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Bower, Archibald "Archie" David (Corporal, b: 1888 d: 1986); Bower, Bert (Sapper, b: 1891 d: 1980); Greenhalgh, Edwin "Ted" (Lance Corporal, b: 1891 d: 1916); Greenhalgh, Frederick Matthew "Fred" (Private, b: 1877 d: 1918); Greenhalgh, James Binkley "Jim" (Private, b: 1888 d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bower, Archibald "Archie" David
Bound and illlustrated typescript (approximately 400 pages) titled: "Correspondence of the Bower and Greenhalgh Families From the Great War 1914-1918", comprising typescript versions of original lette...MSS1647
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Bowman, Thomas H (SX9327, Lieutenant, 2/48th Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Wundersitz, Josephine Lavern
208 page manuscript entitled "My Four Uncles in World War II: Part 1 - Thomas Harold Bowman". This manuscript provides information on the life and service of Lieutenant T. H. Bowman (SX9327). The firs...MSS1965
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Boyd, Erle Alwyn Greglach (Chief Petty Officer 1892 - 1970)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Chief Petty Officer Erle Alwyn Greglach Boyd (1892-1970). Boyd joined the Australasian Naval Forces in 1911 and was transferred to the newly created RAN and pr...MSS1891
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Brabin, Harold William (Warrant Officer, b.1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Brabin, Harold William
Memoirs of Harold Brabin, recalling enlistment in Australia in RAAF, training in Canada, Scotland, and Litchfield, leave in New York and England, qualification as Wireless Air Gunner and posting to 10...MSS1558
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Bracht, William Henry (Petty Officer, b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Bracht, William Henry
Large manuscript titled `Memoirs in peace and war'. Covers service in RAN from enlistment in 1934. Describes service on HMAS Perth, including visit to 1939 World Fair in New York; outbreak of war; bei...MSS1576
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BRACKENBURY , Noel
Manuscript
Thesis "Becoming guests of the unspeakable". A study of the pre internment experiences of Australian servicemen captured by the Turks during the 1914-1918 war. Covers the circumstances and characteris...MSS0975
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Bradbury Aircraft Hall: The RAAF in Papua New guinea and dutch New Guinea 1944-45
Manuscript
Maker: Curran, James
50 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the role of the RAAF in the later phases of the Second World War in New Guinea. The plans made by higher command are examined, as is the contemporary respon...MSS2067
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Bradfield, Stanley Edward (Able Seaman/Anti-Aircraft Gunner, b: 1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Bradfield, Stanley Edward
Typed and illustrated memoirs (approx. 80 pages), titled "My Navy Days", by F4474 Able Seaman/Anti-Aircraft Gunner Stanley Edward "Blue" Bradfield, describing his personal experiences of training and ...MSS1634
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Braidwood War Memorial : World War I & World War II
Manuscript
Maker: Cameron, Ron
A manuscript containing a nominal roll, including biographical details, of the servicemen and women whose names appear on the Braidwood District Soldiers Memorial. Compiled by Mr Ron Cameron, the name...MSS2120
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Brassil, J.L
Manuscript
Maker: Brassil, J L
Collation of reminiscences and photographs relating to No. 31 Beaufighter Squadron RAAF. Includes maps, copiesof orders and newspaper reports, personal anecdotes.MSS1508
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Bretherton, Bruce Albert (Flight Lieutenant, b. 1922 d. 1998)
Manuscript
Maker: Hume, David
"Flight Lieutenant Bruce Albert Bretherton DFC, RAAF Pilot, 1941 - 1945" By David H. Hume OAM. Manuscript relating to his service: RAF 267 squadron tour of operations August 1942 - March 1943 near Cai...MSS1702
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Bridge, Herbert Kirkman
Manuscript
Maker: Bridge, Peter
Collection relating to N242653 Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Herbert Kirkman Bridge, whilst serving with the Australia Army in, before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in March 1943. Comprises...MSS1117