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A and D tent in the scrub
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A sketch of an Admission and Discharge reception tent pitched in thick jungle scrub during exercises of 6th Australian Division Medical units.ART21284
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'A and D' tent in the scrub
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
An Admission and Discharge tent during an exercise of the 6th Australian Division in New Guinea. Here patients and casualties were interviewed, classified and relieved of their kits and rifles.They we...ART22320
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Aftermath
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Depicting the destruction of the 100-metre huts at Changi Prisoner-of-War Camp which for three long years housed Australian and Allied troops captured by the Japanese. The huts took very little destro...ART24405
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After the pictures
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
This shows the crowd leaving at the end of the evening. The jeeps and various other vehicles waiting in the car park in 'Buna Square' light their headlights ready to start, when the pedestrians have p...ART21435
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Anti-mite precautions
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Troops applying the anti-mite fluid Di Butyl Thallali (DBT), an effective precaution against the bite of the mokka. Infected mokkas were the carriers of Scrub Typhus, a disease that caused many fatal ...ART21288
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Approach to Artillery Ridge
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The approach to Artillery Ridge is one that gives defenders maxiumum assistance in the form of a narrow ridge and steep slopes with little cover. The approach was made under a mortar and artillery bar...ART22655
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As the tree falls
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
This is not a particular wayside grave but is like many others that were seen. There would usually be a simple fence, a cross made from split bamboo or wood, and an inscription punched by mail on a sq...ART22487
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Attack on 'Pearl Ridge'
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Drawn from Artillery Ridge during the action. Pearl Ridge is on the skyline and from there it is possible to see the other side of Bougainville island. Air bombing and strafing were followed by artill...ART21452
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2/13 Australian General Hospital at Johor Bahru
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The hospital occupied by 2/13th Australian General Hospital at Tampoi, Johor Bahru.ART24416
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Bangkok Canal
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Many of the Australian and Allied prisoners-of-war who were sent by the Japanese to work on the Thailand-Burma Railway, passed through Bangkok. After the Japanese surrender, those still in the area sp...ART24419
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Between tent rows
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A characteristic scene in local camps. Australian tents are supported by rough posts to which cross pieces have been tied. The tents are attached to this frame work instead of to pegs in the ground, a...ART21446
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Bootmaker
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The bootmaker at work at his bench is surrounded with the implements of his trade, and boots in all stages of repair and disrepair. The horseshoes for the heels are on the sloping piece of board on th...ART22863
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Bougainville battlefield
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Showing the desolation of Artillery Ridge, which was captured by 9th Australian Infantry Battalion. A track has been cut around the side of the ridge by the Pioneers to avoid the steep climb over the ...ART22656
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Captain Hugh F. McCay
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Captain Hugh Finlay McCay (V354615), of the Volunteers Defence Corps. Done by the artist as a study for his painting ‘Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps’ART22651
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Captured Japanese 150mm Howitzer
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Drawn on the day after capture when the site was comparatively undisturbed. This gun had been responsible for a certain amount of shelling during weeks previous to its capture. The gun had obviously b...ART21455
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Car park, Main Street, Atherton
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
View from a verandah of a Barrett's Railway Hotel on the main street of Atherton. The street is lined with military vehicles, the post office on the right is surrounded by anti-blast barricades and t...ART23872
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Carpenter's Shop
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
From the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 until 1953 Stonnington house and grounds were used by the Australian Red Cross Society as a convalescent hospital. Depicts the carpenter's workshop at...ART22335
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Chores by Lake Kathleen
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Situated just off the Perimeter Raod, this lake was the scene of much of the early fighting in Bougainville. It is typical of such lakes with their vivid greens and deep blues. The large tree on the r...ART23576
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Corporal Charles Rowe
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Corporal Charles William Rowe (V367531), 11 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps. Done by the artist as a study for his painting ‘Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps’.ART21405
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Day Room
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Depicts Ward West 1, 115 Australian General Hospital. Sketched on visitor's day. Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital commenced on 13 March 1941, and was known as the 115th Heidelberg Military Hospital. T...ART23517
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Death at Slaters Knoll
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A reconstruction of the fanatical Japanese charge seen from the left flank of Slater's Knoll. The largest force attack the centre of the position, but this was the scene of bitter fighting. It was ear...ART23577
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Embarkation at Freddie Beach
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Freddie Beach is between Tsimba Ridge and Soraken peninsula, where the swell is broken by the various islands, coral, and otherwise that can be seen in the distance in the painting. The large island i...ART22489
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Entrance to Headquarters 2 Australian Corps
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The petrol dump at the entrance to Headquarters 2 Australian Corps in Bougainville. At the Headquarters different companies were utilised for providing specialised services, such as medical aid, techn...ART22652
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Ex POWs waiting for transport
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A group of ex POWs are waiting for Transport in Changi, Singapore. Changi was the main prisoner-of-war camp in Singapore where some 14,972 Australians captured at the fall of Singapore were imprison...ART22924
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Ex prisoners-of-war waiting to leave Changi
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Australian troops who had been prisoners-of-war in the hands of the Japanese for three and a half years are shown patiently waiting for transport to take them from Changi prison camp, where they had b...ART24404
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From the centre of Slater's Knoll defences
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The main Japanese attack was made directly on to this front at Slater's Knoll, however only one Japanese soldier penetrated beyond the barbed wire. There was thick foliage in the background.ART21463
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From the Observation Post
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Looking down from an Observation Post onto the many regular activities of a camp. The Officers' Mess is the long building, centre back, with the kitchen at the rear. Two lads are drawing water from a ...ART21456
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Fry's Crossing
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A rainstorm is starting just as the Pioneers are returning from the other side of the River Doiabi, where the artillery, engineers, Australian New Guinea Administration Unit and the Advanced Dressing ...ART21447
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General Blamey Drive, I
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Troops and natives can be seen walking along the drive which makes a sweep through the New Guinea Force Headquarters camp, past offices and messes to rejoin the Butibum Road. It is lined with a rich v...ART21431
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General Blamey Drive, II
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Looking down General Blamey Drive from 'Sanananda Corner' at the New Guinea Force Headquarters in Lae, New Guinea. The four messes on the left are 'Princes' (Officers'), 'Zeigfields' and 'Christies' (...ART21287
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Getting the 3-tonner ashore at Toko
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Whilst the Australian Landing Craft were invaluable for conveying personnel and equipment in this area, the heavy surf often created a great deal of trouble. In this case the vehicle, a 3-ton truck, s...ART21460
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Giants' Combat
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Two giant banyan trees, a species of 'strangler' fig tree, are locked together in an epic struggle. Such trees were common in the Bougainville area, and often had huge trunks of extremely complex stru...ART21454
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Hanging out the washing
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A scene of everyday camp life. A 'batman' hangs out his officer's washing and someone else is cleaning his teeth. A bucket, dish, and washing board are at the base of a palm. The tents are a pale gree...ART21443
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Haunted House
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The Haunted House, Headquarters 8th Australian Division, Johor BahruART24417
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Inside Officers' Mess
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Inside the Officers' Mess in Atherton, Queensland.ART21412
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Interior of chapel
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Looking across the transept during a church parade. The chancel is on the left. The alter is decorated with the cross of St George, only portions of which can be seen. Note the ubiquitous oil drums, t...ART21436
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Japanese shelter - Pearl Ridge
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
One of a group of Japanese shelters below Pearl Ridge on the far side of the hill, pictured on the third day after troops of A and D Companies, 25th Infantry Battalion captured the ridge. The roof and...ART21453
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Jeep
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A three-quarter back study of a Jeep, made mainly to show detail.ART21423
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Jeep Ambulance
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The subject is a Jeep ambulance of the 2/2 Field Ambulance climbing out of a creek bed. Jeeps were adapted for use as ambulances by the addition of a steel frame, which was placed in position after th...ART22295
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Jungle Light Aid Detachment
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
241 Light Aid Detachment (LAD), attached to 7th Australian Infantry Brigade show the workings of a typical LAD unit . The LAD units were responsible for the repair and maintenance of the regiment's ve...ART21461
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Knock-off time
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
At the staging camp, an old camp site built on the banks of the swift flowing Butibum River. Everyone's first thought at the end of the day is to get into the river as quickly as possible, where cloth...ART21438
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Lecture on 'A' Deck
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Drawn at sea on board SS Duntroon whilst it was conveying 2 Australian Prisoner-of-War Reception Group to Singapore to repatriate ex prisoners-of-warART24401
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Left flank at Slater's Knoll
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A study of the site used for Abbott's painting 'Death at Slater's Knoll'. The marks of the Projector Infantry Tank Attack (PITA) projectiles can be seen on the buttress roots of the big tree.ART21462
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Lieutenant Charles Cullen
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Lieutenant Charles Kitchener Cullen (VX7516), Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), signal officer, 2/5 Australian Infantry Battalion. Lt Cullen served in Libya and Greece, was ...ART21419
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Lieutenant Stuart Heilbron
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Lieutenant Stuart Heilbrun (QX3723), an Intelligence Officer with 49th Australian Infantry Battalion in New Guinea. Lt Heilbrun later joined 2/5th Australian Infantry Battalion after being...ART21420
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Maintenancing Matildas, 2
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
One of set of three studies of Armoured Fighting Vehicle fitters doing maintenance work on a Matilda Mark IV tank. A view of a Maltilda Mark IV tank of the 2/9 Australian Armoured Regiment shown with...ART21425
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Maintenancing 'Matildas', 1
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
One of three studies of Armoured Fighting Vehicle fitters doing maintenance work on a Matilda Mark IV tank. A Matilda Mark IV tank of the 2/9 Australian Armoured Regiment is shown, three quarter rear ...ART21424
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Maintenancing 'Matildas', 3
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Front view of one of the Matilda Mark IV tanks of 2/9th Australian Armoured Regiment showing the partially removed tracks with one of the bogeys on the nearest track. The crew commander's cupola flaps...ART21286
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Malaria control team
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A soldier using a 'Rega' knapsack sprayer is covering pools with malaria oil to kill the mosquito larvae. His relief stands by. The inevitable washing is in the background. Personnel are Corporal Wil...ART21441
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March-at-ease
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
An attempt to catch an impression of a route march, during which for miles one only sees the lower half of the man in front, particularly when climbing a hill. The small pack and water bottle are show...ART23874
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Medical ward 14A
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A scene at the 115 Australian General Hospital is depicted. The nurse at the bedside is Private Willa 'Whimpey' Joan Sylvester, NX162183, of the Australian Army Medical Women's Services, and the other...ART22333
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Mobile Printers
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Depicts the 1 Australian Army Mobile Printing Unit which was formed in 1942 to operate with Headquarters 1st Australian Army. Its function, in accordance with Field Service Regulations, to print order...ART22861
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Movement seen
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A corporal and two privates are cautiously approaching a Japanese position which they imagine to be neutralised. One proposes to go forward to make sure whilst he is covered by the other two. In the f...ART22484
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Moving up before dawn
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Showing troops moving along the road in tactical formation at approximately 0620 hours before the sun has risen above the hill, during a 17th Australian Infantry Brigade excerise. The troops had bivou...ART23873
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Mt Bagana from the vehicle park
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Measuring 1750 metres in elevation and dominating the Torokina landscape, Mount Bagana was, and continues to be, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. According to Abbott's observations, the ...ART21289
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Native built Army chapel
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Pictured whilst still in its constructive stages, this chapel was built on the usual cruciform plan but was constructed in the traditional native manner thus regaining much of the natural dignity that...ART21432
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No. 5 Barge Point, Empress Augusta Bay
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
This drawing gives an idea of the scene beside the bay in the Jaba River area, where barge points, with their characteristic signs, are suitably placed. These markers were very useful, for natural lan...ART21457
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Occupational therapy at night
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A scene in the occupational therapy department at 115 Australian General Hospital in Heidelberg, Melbourne. The various activities that the patients undertook in therapy such as weaving, toy and boot ...ART26610
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On the boat deck, HMT Duntroon
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Members of 2 Australian Prisoner of War (POW) reception group travelled to Singapore aboard HMT Duntroon to establish reception camps for Australian prisoners of war released from Japanese prison camp...ART24400
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Our draughtsman
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A draughtsman is shown working on a drawing board at a trestle table under the light of the pressure lamp which hangs above him. This work was made for an Australian War Memorial publication, however ...ART28051
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Personal gear
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A collection of personal odds and ends that would typically have been found in the pack of any soldier. Included are a large pack, a hat, a pair of boots, a tin cup, a sewing kit ('housewife'), boot c...ART24083
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Private A. B. Bell
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Private A. B. Bell, a hospital patient in Ward West 1, 115 Australian General Hospital, Melbourne.ART21408
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Private Keith Drabble
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Private Keith Drabble (WX13303), 17th Australian Infantry Brigade, done by the artist as a study for his painting 'H-5 Hours'.ART21411
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Private Patrick (Paddy) Kealy
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Private Patrick Thomas Andrew (Paddy or "Battle axe") Kealy (VX45209), 2/2 Australian Field Ambulance. He enlisted in early 1940 and joined his unit in April 1941. He saw action in the Mid...ART21416
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Private Roderick Algie
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Private Roderick Algie (V367523), 11 Battalion Volunteer Defence Corps. Done by the artist as a study for his painting ‘Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps’ART21406
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Private William J. Dawe
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Private William James Dawe, Volunteers Defence Corps, No 3 Platoon, B company, receiving final orders for night patrol. Done by the artist as a study for his painting 'Volunteer Defence C...ART21402
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Recorded music
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The original sketch for this painting was made on the back of the programme while the artist was enjoying the concert. These concerts were organised by Army Education Service, and were varied - usuall...ART22488
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Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Recruiting for Mounted Sub-Units, l-r: unidentified, Private Roderick Algie, Corporal Charles William Rowe, Signaller Alan McCallum (all recruits), Sergeant Henry Rowe (seated), Captain Hugh McCay (st...ART23409
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Repairing jack hammer drill
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Two soldiers are shown at work repairing a jack hammer drillART21409
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Sergeant Fred C. Warren
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant Fred Caleb Warren (V364324), Volunteer Defence Corps, No 3 Platoon, B Company, receiving final orders for night patrol. Done by the artist as a study for his painting 'Volunteer D...ART21403
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Sergeant George R. Edyvane
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant George Reginald Edyvane (V364288), Volunteer Defence Corps, No 3 Platoon, B Company, receiving final orders for night patrol. Done by the artist as a study for his painting 'Volun...ART21401
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Sergeant Henry V. Rowe
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant Henry Vivian Rowe (V367522), recruit for Sub Mounted units. Done by the artist as a study for his painting ‘Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps’ART21407
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Sergeant James McKenzie
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant James McKenzie (VX7161), Red Cross Sergeant, 2/2 Australian Field Ambulance. Sgt McKenzie served in the Middle East, Greece, Syria and New Guinea.ART21418
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Sergeant James Nyland
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant James Michael John Nyland (VX2432), who was a stretcher bearer for 2/2 Australian Field Ambulance in the Second World War. Sgt Nyland served in the Middle East, Greece, Crete, Syr...ART21417
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Sergeant Leslie Ralph McCole
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant Leslie Ralph McCole (VX13459), veteran of Libya, Syria and New Guinea in battle order, done by the artist as a study for his painting 'H-5 Hours'.ART21282
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Signaller Alan McCallum
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Signaller Allan Cameron Linvingstone McCallum (V351129). Done by the artist as a study for his painting ‘Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps’.ART21404
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Singapore resting place
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Showing the graves of Australian Servicemen who fell in the fighting in Singapore previous to the capitulation. They are in the grounds of St. Andrew's Cathedral.ART24418
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Start of the Piaterapia Trail
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
This trail leads up a very steep mountain and along a razor back ridge from the 9 Battalion road head on the Numa Numa trail to George, Little George Hills and Arty Ridge where the 9 Battalion saw its...ART22481
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Stonnington Red Cross Convalescent Home
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
From the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939 until 1953 Stonnington house and grounds were used by the Australian Red Cross Society as a convalescent hospital. Patients sunning themselves in the ...ART23518
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Studies for 'Defeat, Singapore'
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Three drawings done by the artist as studies for his painting 'Defeat, Singapore'ART29540
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Study for background, Lae
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
As seen from the artist's tent at Lae, on a wet day. A varied group of local foliage with little vegetable gardens surrounded with large pebbles in the foreground, typical of the gardens to be found i...ART21433
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Study for On the Thailand Railway
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Sketch for Australian Prisoners of War on the Thailand-Burma Railway.ART29539
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Study for On the Thailand Railway
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Sketch for Australian Prisoners of War on the Thailand-Burma Railway.ART29538
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Supply Dropping, Freddie Beach
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
This took place on the new Auster ship at Freddie Beach, which at the time of painting had not yet been used. Twice a week supplies of beef and butter were dropped. The Douglas would circle around rel...ART22921
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Tactial Headquarters, Martin's Knoll
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
After the taking of Artillery Ridge, it was necessary to move Tactical Headquarters from down in the valley which was too far away. The Headquarters was moved forward to Barges Hill and later, when 25...ART21451
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Tamarkan Bridge, Burma
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Allied prisoners of war (POWs) engaged in bridge building at Tamarkan, fifty five kilometres north of Nong Pladuk (also known as Non Pladuk) and five kilometres south of Kanchanaburi (Kanburi). The sc...ART22928
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Tent lines
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Characteristic of any tent lines in 6th Australian Division area. Dark coloured tents in eucalyptus bush, on reddish soil, though not so red as in other parts of the district. In the distance is part ...ART21285
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The Advanced Dressing Station
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The operating theatre is the building in the centre where a patient is being carried in. The long building on the left is a ward and the roof of the other ward and dispensary can be seen on the right....ART21448
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The Aiming Point
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The bright yellow light of the aiming point can be seen within a group of buildings; a river in the foreground; trees at centre right. Short 25-pound guns are firing onto Arty Ridge in Bougainville in...ART22482
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The Armourer's shop
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Two men are inspecting the unit's rifles. The nearer is cleaning the bore and the other is inspecting the bore. Two cleaning rods hang on the side of the bench and rifles that have been finished have ...ART21439
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The Banyan Tree - Next Day
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
An important landmark on Artillery Ridge which was taken by 'C' Company, 9th Australian Infantry Battalion, 1944. At the foot of this tree was a Japanese Observation Post (OP) that Australian artiller...ART22654
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The bugler
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A sketch believed to have been submitted by the artist as an example of his work when he applied for an appointment as a war artist.ART26883
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The derelict
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
A military truck, devoid of its front wheels, is shown stranded in a coconut grove in Sungei Bulah, SingaporeART24406
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The Details Issue Depot
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Detail Issue Depot, 224 Australian Supply Depot Platoon. A Brigade provost Corporal controls the traffic while a truck is being unloaded of rations and stores, some being carried away by native boys ...ART21450
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The engine house
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The shed in which the generator for "Guinea Gold", the Army newspaper is housed. Produced under difficult conditions, the paper was distributed free to both Australian and American troops serving in N...ART21430
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The eve of departure
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Scene depicting 2/30th Australian Infantry Battalion in one of the 100 metre bamboo huts at Changi prisoner-of-war camp after the surrender of the Japanese. Changi was the main prisoner-of-war camp in...ART23951
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The examinee
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
The back view of a seated soldier in a greatcoat is shown as he is sitting an examination paper. This work was made for an Australian War Memorial publication, however it did not make it to print.ART28050
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The Inhalation
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
This work depicts a soldier using an inhalation treatment at Atherton Details Camp. One of the most frequent sights in any Regimental Aid Post during treatment time was the use of inhalation for cold...ART23531
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The Jeep and the Air Raid Alarm
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Through a clump of palm trunks a jeep can be seen on one of the tracks running through the area of Headquarters, New Guinea Force. The air raid alarm is an old petrol drum hung from a cross beam. Vari...ART21428
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The Man with the Sickle
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Seen through an open section of a decrepit bulding, a group of eight emaciated POWs in Singapore are returning from a working party. The man in the doorway carries a sickle while the other men carry r...ART22925