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Alan Anderson as a private Australian Photographic Unit, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Anderson, Alan Frederick Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Alan Anderson as a private Australian Photographic Unit, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information ple...S03052
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Allan Robert Bickle as a private 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Bickle, Allan Robert Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Allan Robert Bickle as a private 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further i...S03064
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Allen, Arthur Samuel 'Tubby' (Major General, b.1894 - d.1959)
Private Record
Maker: Allen, Arthur Samuel 'Tubby'
Collection relating to the First and Second World War service of Major General Arthur Samuel 'Tubby' Allen, CB, CBE, DSO, VD, 16 Infantry Brigade, 1918-1958. The collection consists of First World Wa...3DRL/4142
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Anderson, Frederick Edwin (Corporal, b.1910 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Frederick Edwin
ANDERSON'S DIARY AND NOTEBOOK, KEPT WHILST HE WAS A POW OF THE ITALIANS AND THE GERMANS. PAPERS RELATING TO HIS POW STATUS. A NOTEBOOK CONTAINING "LIFE OF A PRISONER OF WAR" WHICH TURNED INTO A DIARY....PR87/156
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Arthur Hall as a sergeant 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Hall, Arthur 'Ben' Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Arthur Hall as a sergeant 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further informat...S03061
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Aubrey Broadbent as a private 16th Australian Infantry Brigade, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Broadbent, Aubrey Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Aubrey Broadbent as a private 16th Australian Infantry Brigade, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further informat...S03067
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2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band
Manuscript
Manuscript titled `Formation and history of 2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band (Pipes, drums and bugles) in World War II, written by Donald J Hay and other members of the unit. Discusses the voluntar...MSS1444
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Back them up!: Britain develops new desert tactics. Tough, well-trained infantry clear the way for tanks in North Africa
Art
Maker: Unknown H.M. Stationery Office Thomas Forman & Sons Ltd
British poster depicting British soldiers using new desert tactics in North Africa. A muscular soldier is in the foreground, ploughing through a sandstorm. His comrades in the background are featurele...ARTV02307
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Back them up!: British guns blast a way through Axis defences in North Africa
Art
Maker: Nunney, Alfred John H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicts British soldiers blasting a way through Axis defences in North Africa with Infantry anti-tank guns. The poster refers to vital home front support for British fo...ARTV02306
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Back them up!: British guns blast a way through Axis defences in North Africa
Art
Maker: Nunney, Alfred John H.M. Stationery Office Fosh & Cross Ltd.
British Second World War poster depicts British soldiers blasting a way through Axis defences in North Africa with infantry anti-tank guns. The poster refers to vital home front support for British fo...ARTV02296
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Barker, Lewis Ernest Stephen CBE, MC, DSO (Brigadier, b.1895 - d.1981)
Private Record
Maker: Barker, Lewis Ernest Stephen
Commission documents, service papers, operational reports covering Brigadier L E S Barker's First World War service on the Western Front, Second World War command duties (2/4 Field Regiment) in North ...PR01773
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Bastow, H M (Gunner, 2/3 Field Artillery Regiment)
Private Record
Maker: Bastow, H M
FLAG WAS GIVEN TO GUNNER BASTOW BY A YOUNG GIRL. HE CARRIED IT THROUGHOUT THE WAR, ANNOTATING IT WITH THE NAMES OF PLACES WHERE HIS REGIMENT WAS ON ACTIVE SERVICE. AFTER THE WAR HE RETURNED THE FLAG T...PR90/046
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Battle rig, Tobruk
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Figure of a soldier looking to the right, carrying a rifle. 'This was drawn at Tobruk on the day after the tower was captured. This infantryman, like many at this stage of the campaign, had a fancy fo...ART22869
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Blackwell, Arthur Frederick (Flight Lieutenant, b.1919 - d.2006)
Private Record
Maker: Blackwell, Arthur Frederick Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403980 Flight Lieutenant Arthur Frederick Blackwell, 500 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean and ...PR03882
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1. Bloy, George F 2. Bloy, John C 3. Bloy, Ernest A (1. Able Seaman, HMAS Cerberus b.1900, 2. Stoker, HMAS Lonsdale b.1928 3. L/Cpl, 2/14th Bn AIF )
Private Record
Certificates of service in RAN for George Bloy and John Bloy; HMAS Tingira souvenir card; common prayer book; army drivers licence and awards notice for Ernest Bloy. Diary of Ernest Bloy describing v...PR86/077
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Blundell, Neville (Private, 2/3rd Bn AIF b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Blundell, Neville
REGULAR DETAILED LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS WIFE MAVIS ("MAY") DURING HIS PROLONGED ABSENCE, FIRSTLY IN THE MIDDLE EAST; THEN NEW GUINEA AND LASTLY IN NORTH QUEENSLAND. THE LETTERS CLOSELY FOLLOW THE RELA...PR88/192
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Bombs on the Mole, Salum
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Dargie noted, "A distance view of one of Jerry's visitations. Just above the Mole, the coast road zig-zagged steeply up the escarpment, and here the enemy, if luck were with him, might catch a closel...ART90176
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Boomerang Club Shield : 450 Squadron RAAF pilot's mess
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dark wooden, roughly rectangular shield with curved sides and angled corners. Set into each side is an aluminium triangle engraved, respectively, 'AUSTRALIA', 'N. ZEALAND', 'STH AFRICA' and 'CANADA'. ...RELAWM34788
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Bradbury, W.G. (L/Cpl)
Private Record
Maker: Bradbury, W G
Detailed and incisive record of service as a Signaller in two major theatres. Covers sea voyage to Middle East, training and leave, active service in North Africa including Tobruk, garrison duty in Sy...PR00434
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Bren gun carrier
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
A Bren gun carrier in North Africa during the Second World War.ART90271
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British Pattern 1897 Sword and Scabbard : Major General J J Murray
Technology
Maker: Fenton Brothers Ltd
British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's sword and scabbard. The hilt has a nickel plated three quarter 'scroll' pattern pierced sheet steel guard with the GVR royal cypher and is stamped 2 D[broad arr...REL42334
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Bruce Cribb as a major 2/13th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Cribb, Bruce Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Bruce Cribb as a major 2/13th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information...S03060
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Butler, John Milton (Lance Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, John Milton
Collection relating to Lance Corporal John Milton Butler who served with 2/23rd Infantry Battalion in the Second World War. Consists of a typescript of a diary kept by Butler from 4 January 1941 to 1...3DRL/3825
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Cannone da 75/27 modello 06
Technology
Maker: Fried Krupp AG Fried Krupp AG
The Cannone da 75/27 modello 06 was a field gun used by Italy during World War I and World War II. It was a license-built copy of the Krupp Kanone M 1906 gun. It had a horizontal sliding breech, gun s...REL23898
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Carrying supplies
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Australian soldiers carrying supplies in North Africa.ART90265
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Carrying wounded into trucks
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Australian soldiers carrying the wounded onto trucks in North Africa.ART90274
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Cavanough, Thomas (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Cavanough, Thomas
Diaries describing service in Australia, Great Britain, North Africa, Syria, Papua New Guinea and Borneo, written 1939-1945; a book of comments on many aspects of service particularly homefront, AIF-C...PR00194
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Chalmers, M J (Driver)
Private Record
Maker: Chalmers, M J
Diaries describe sea voyage to Middle East, training, duties as a driver, transfer to an infantry battalion in Tobruk, commenting on air raids on the port and with the 2/32 Bn on the perimeter, includ...PR00508
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Checking up on the R.T. of a Kittyhawk Fighter, before take-off
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
A pilot standing on a wing of a Kittyhawk plane, looking into and checking the cockpit. Dargie noted, "The pilots' life may depend on his R.T. It must be perfect before he leaves the ground, and the ...ART23896
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[Christmas trees outside a dugout]
Art
Maker: Dowling, Ken
This humorous cartoon depicts two Australian soldiers, wearing tin hats and shorts standing in front of a dugout during the Second World War. One soldier stands with his arms outstretched and an expre...ARTI02885
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Cianfarano, Joseph M (Randall) (Gunner, Royal Artillery, British Army and POW, Italy and Germany d.1986)
Private Record
Maker: Cianfarano, Joseph M
6 DIARIES COVERING SERVICE IN EGYPT AND NORTH AFRICA, IMPRISONMENT IN ITALY, ESCAPE, RECAPTURE AND IMPRISONMENT IN GERMANY. ALSO LIBERATION. DETAILED AND ILLUSTRATED. CORRESPONDENCE RE CIANFARANO'S CA...3DRL/7448
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Clark, Cyril Frederick Robert (Flying Officer)
Private Record
Maker: Clark, Cyril Frederick Robert Clark, D R
Thirty-six page typed manuscript titled: "211 Squadron RAF, Greece,1940-1941", written by C F R Clark, compiled by D R Clark (son). Flying Officer Cyril Frederick Robert Clark was posted to 211 Squad...PR00974
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5 cm Pak 38 Anti Tank Gun
Technology
German Anti-tank gun. The gun has a barrel of monobloc construction with a double baffle muzzle brake. The barrel is a twenty groove, right hand twist type. The breech is of the horizontal sliding blo...RELAWM36890
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Colonel Robert William George Ogle DSO (Rtd) as Commanding Officer 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Ogle, Robert William George Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Colonel Robert William George Ogle DSO (Rtd) as Commanding Officer 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recordi...S03051
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Connelly, John Norman (Sergeant b.1897 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Connelly, John Norman
Transcript of diaries covering service in the 1st AIF and 2nd AIF. Describes sea voyages, training, service as a machine gunner in 1st AIF, wounding and hospitalisation, camaraderie; service in 2nd AI...PR00227
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Connor, Alexander Murray (Corporal, b.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Connor, Alexander Murray
Collection relating to Corporal Alexander Murray Connor, 2/15th Battalion and POW. Collection consists of a typescript of memoirs entitled 'Approved to wear five service chevrons', describing Connor'...PR86/103
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Cook, Thomas P (Colonel, CBE, Indian Army; 17th Aust Inf Bde; b.1892 - d.1967)
Private Record
Maker: Cook, Thomas Page
LETTERS TO FAMILY. PAPERS ON THE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT AND MANUSCRIPT HISTORY OF SAME. EXAMINATION RESULTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS. OPERATION ORDERS RELATING TO NORTH AFRICA3DRL/6127
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Corporal James L Corbett [Psychic case]
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Depicts a portrait of US 342522848, Corporal James L Corbett, 2628 Hospital Section, wearing hospital uniform with USA MD on the pocket, woodworking tools and partly made wooden toy.ART29350
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Cumpston, John S (Captain, 26th Bde HQ, AIF, Aust Intelligence Corps, AMF b.1909 - d.1986)
Private Record
Maker: Cumpston, John S
PERSONAL PAPERS OF CAPT CUMPSTON. NOTES TAKEN AT A BDE CONFERENCE IN N AFRICA. A SUMMARY AND EVALUATION OF THE PLAN FOR THE BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN, WRITTEN AFTER THE BATTLE. FIELD NOTEBOOKS AND DIARIES ...PR87/147
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David Enoch Michelson as a captain 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Michelson, David Enoch Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
David Enoch Michelson as a captain 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further ...S03065
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David James Roberts as a captain 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Roberts, David James Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
David James Roberts as a captain 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further in...S03059
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Davies, Robert Edward (Squadron Leader, RAAF Chaplaincy b.1913)
Private Record
Maker: Davies, Robert Edward
CORRESPONDENCE WITH NEXT OF KIN OF RAAF PERSONNEL IN CONTACT WITH CHAPLAIN DAVIES DURING HIS WORK WITH VARIOUS UNITS IN THE NORTH AFRICAN AND MEDITERRANEAN CAMPAIGNS. INCLUDES REPORTS TO RAAF LIAISON ...PR84/388
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Dean, Gordon (Sapper b: 1917)
Manuscript
Maker: Dean, Gordon
Manuscript titled `One Day the Sun Will Shine', recollecting experiences with 2/2 Field Company,. Covers enlistment, training, sea voyages, leave, active service in numerous theatres, post war life, w...MSS1480
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Dexter, Walter Roadknight (Lieutenant Colonel)
Private Record
Maker: Dexter, Walter Roadknight
Four diaries written by Lt Col Walter Roadknight Dexter during his Second World War Service in the Middle East, Greece, North African and New Guinea; copies of "The Clansman", the daily news sheet of ...PR01182
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Die Weltkarte mit dem Kolonialbesitz der grossen Machte [World map with the colonial possessions of the great powers]
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
A German map of the world showing the pre-Second World War extent of the empires, colonies and mandates of Germany, Italy, France, Britain, Belgium and Holland.ARTV09276
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Dowie, John S (2/43rd Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Dowie, John Stuart
DESCRIPTION BY A J SWEETING OF GAVIN LONG, OFFICIAL HISTORIAN. ARTICLE FROM "SIT REP" OCT/ACT 1944 ON THE TRUCE AT RAS EL MEDAVVAR IN AUG 1941 (PHOTOCOPY). TYPESCRIPT ARTICLE BY JOHN DOWIE ON THE SAME...3DRL/6155
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Duncan, William James OBE (Group Captain, b.1902 - d.1962))
Private Record
Maker: Duncan, William James
Mixed papers (flying logbook, paybook, menus, photographs, reports, orders, maps, manuscripts titled `Glorious Three') relating to service with RAAF Liaison Office Middle East. Comments on RAF/RAAF co...PR00296
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Dunkley, Harry (Lieutenant Colonel, DSO, MC, 2/6th Bn, AIF, 2/7th Bn, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Dunkley, Harry Leslie Ewin
LETTERS TO HIS SISTER DESCRIBING HIS POSTINGS, WORK AND CONCERNS AND AS A LEADER OF SOLDIERS. COVERS PERIODS IN PUCKAPUNYAL, MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, INCLUDING BATTLE OF BARDIA, GREEK CAMPAIGN, T...PR84/035
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Dutton, John (Gunner)
Private Record
Maker: Dutton, John
Letters written to his wife while on active service in North Africa and the Middle East, and later in Australia. Discusses routine army life with occassional comments on enemy engagements and the gene...PR00006
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Ein Jahr Kreig 1 September 1939 bis 31 August 1940 [One-year war 1 September 1939 to 31 August 1940]
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Unknown
Depicts a map of Europe and North and East Africa produced in Germany during the Second World War showing the the Axis position at the end of August 1940. It shows the German air and sea blockade of B...ARTV09275
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Everard Maitland Joseph Tierney as a warrant officer Australian Army Service Corps 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Tierney, Everard Maitland Joseph Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Everard Maitland Joseph Tierney as a warrant officer Australian Army Service Corps 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this reco...S03053
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Ewers, Walter George (Private, b.1905)
Private Record
Maker: Ewers, Walter George
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX16950 Private Walter George Ewers, 2/5 Australian General Hospital. Collection consists of a notebook (with 'Stalag XXA' embossed on the cover)...PR82/035
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Examining Italian prisoners, Libya 1941
Art
Maker: Hele, Ivor
Depicts several Australian soldiers with rifles examining Italian prisoners in Libya, North Africa in 1941.ART28481
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Fearnside, Geoffrey H (Lieutenant, 2/13th Bn, 2/3rd Bn, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Fearnside, Geoffrey Harry
LETTERS WRITTEN BY G H FEARNSIDE TO HIS BROTHER, R W FEARNSIDE, CONCERNING FAMILY MATTERS, SERVICE EXPERIENCES, MUSINGS AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PUBICATION OF HIS FIRST BOOK AND REVIEW OF IT. ALSO NEW...PR85/071
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First field dressing : Italian Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Unopened dirty white oilskin canvas packet containing a small field dressing. There is faint Italian writing on one side of the packet.REL25254
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Flew, Ronald William (Gunner b.1916 - d.1987)
Private Record
Maker: Flew, Ronald William
Detailed diaries (and transcript) covering service as a driver with the 6th and 9th Divisions, leave in Australia, and as a gunner in New Guinea. Entries cover attitude to army life, gambling and drin...PR00526
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Fooks, Walter Pemberton (Major, b.1906 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Fooks, Walter Pemberton
DIARIES (1940-1942) PROVIDE A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF FIELD WORKSHOP AND VEHICLE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES, AND THE CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH AFRICA, GREECE, CRETE IN GENERAL. INCLUDES COMMENTS ON AMERICAN FORCES AND ...PR00250
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Francis, Cyril (Reverend)
Private Record
Maker: Francis, Cyril
BOOK USED AS BURIAL REGISTER, RECORD OF CHURCH SERVICES AND HOSPITAL PATIENTS. INCLUDES DIARY ENTRIES FOR 1940-1942. DIARY OF SERVICE IN NEW GUINEA. QUITE DETAILED INFORMATION3DRL/7328
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Fred Anderson
Art
Maker: Milgate, Eric Lovell
Portrait depicting NX46224 Fred E Anderson, 2nd A.I.F, probably drawn while a prisoner of war.ART29251
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Frumar, Neville R (Flight Officer, 600 Sqn, RAF, b.1919 - d.1986)
Private Record
Maker: Frumar, Neville R
DIARIES AND LOGBOOK DETAILING TRAINING AND SERVICE OF FRUMAR ON BOMBING AND PATROL MISSIONS AND ON ATTACHMENT TO RAF. NEWSPAPER CUTTING DESCRIBING ACTIVITIES OF CITY OF LONDON SQN. MAP OF EGYPT AND PA...PR86/165
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George Soden (sergeant), Alec Ray (lieutenant), Tom Pulsford (warrant officer), Alec Harold Glanford (private), Noel Clarence (private), Robert Frederick Cowie (major), Ron Brown (private) all 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Brown, Ron Clarence, Noel Cowie, Robert Frederick Glanford, Alec Harold Pulsford, Tom Ray, Alec Soden, George Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
George Soden (sergeant), Alec Ray (lieutenant), Tom Pulsford (warrant officer), Alec Harold Glanford (private), Noel Clarence (private), Robert Frederick Cowie (major), Ron Brown (private) all 2/15th ...S03068
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Gill, George T (Lieutenant, 2/48th Bn d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Gill, George T
LETTERS FROM GILL TO HIS FAMILY DESCRIBING CONDITIONS AND EVENTS WHILE ON ACTIVE SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST. CARDS. LETTERS FROM GILL TO ASSOCIATES AND THE ARGUS. LETTERS, TELEGRAMS A...3DRL/7945
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Giordoni, Berttelo (Italian Army)
Private Record
Maker: Giordoni, Berttelo
ITALIAN NOTEBOOK FOUND BY F FOSTER AFTER THE BATTLE AT EL ALAMEIN. THE NOTEBOOK RECORDS THE FEELINGS AND IDEAS OF A YOUNG SOLDIER CAUGHT UP IN THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGNPR84/386
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Grant, William, CMG, DSO and Bar, MID (Brigadier General, b.1870 - d.1939); Grant, Ian McPherson (Captain, b.1906 - d.1974)
Private Record
Maker: Grant, Ian McPherson Grant, William
Papers of Brigadier General William Grant covering his service in the First World War. Includes field service pocket book, standing orders for dress and clothing, a railway map of upper Egypt, letters...PR01850
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Griffin, Victor Carlton (2600, Private, 3rd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Ross, Julie Ann
Manuscript, titled 'Brigadier Victor Carlton Griffin 1898-1973', Enlisted March 1915, aged 16, 3rd Battalion, AIF. Served at Gallipoli. Extracts from the family history by his daughter, Julie Ann Ross...MSS2039
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Hadlow, Martin
Manuscript
Maker: Hadlow, Martin
`A Sea of Tents' is a non-fiction work which gives an account of the social life of young Australian soldiers in the Middle East during World War Two. It covers life on board the troop convoys, experi...MSS1213
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Hamilton-Webb, Lorraine (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Hamilton-Webb, Lorraine
A mixed collection documenting Hamilton-Webb's wartime career in Egypt and the Middle East with the British Army, principally over 1941-42. He served with the Royal Engineers (Movement and Transportat...PR00691
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Hampton, Sgt John Patrick (2/9 Australian Division Salvage Unit, b.1904 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Hampton, John Patrick
Collection relating to Sgt John P Hampton who served with 9th Division Salvage Unit during World War 2. Collection consists of mixed papers dated 1940 to 1945 which include a discharge certificate, A...PR00759
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Harbright, P A C (Squadron Leader, HQ Desert Air Force, RAF)
Private Record
Maker: Harbright, P A C
NEWSCUTTINGS, LISTS, CYPHER MESSAGE AND PAPERS RELATING TO HARBRIGHT'S SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA, AT THE INVASION OF ITALY AND SOUTHERN FRANCE. COVERS PERIOD 1941-19443DRL/8032
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Hardy, Lancelot Arthur (Warrant Officer), 1907-1993 OAM, FRCO
Private Record
Maker: Hardy, Lancelot Arthur
Papers of Warrant Officer Lancelot Arthur Hardy documeting his military service in the Second World War, comprising of diaires, sketchbooks and maps. Hardy kept detailed, illustrated diaries of his w...PR02097
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Hare, Arthur Ivan (Captain), 1908-1942, MC
Private Record
Maker: Hare, Arthur Ivan
Illustrated transcript of three diaries written by Captain Arthur I Hare, 2/43 Battalion, during the Second World War. Entries cover the period December 1940-July 1942 and describes the Easter Battle...PR03148
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Harris, James Arthur (Flying Officer, b.1920 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Harris, James Arthur
Collection relating to the service of Flying Officer James Arthur Harris, 43 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, 1940-1946. Collection comprises service documents including three paybooks, an iden...PR03024
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Herrick, J (Lieutenant, 6th Division Signals, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Herrick, J
TYPESCRIPT OF MEMOIRS OF J HERRICK'S SERVICE BETWEEN 1939-1941 DESCRIBING TRAINING IN AUSTRALIA, VOYAGE TO BRITAIN AND SUBSEQUENT TRAINING, POSTING TO AND ACTION IN NORTH AFRICAPR86/299
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Hill, Norman Aubrey (Flying Officer, b.1916-d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Hill, Norman Aubrey
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 420671 Flying Officer Norman Aubrey Hill, 150 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, North Africa, Italy and Pa...PR06012
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Howard, Frederick James (Major, 1904 -1984)
Private Record
Maker: Howard, Frederick James Various
Collection relating to VX12841 Major Frederick James Howard, War Correspondent and Army Public Relations, Middle East and South West Pacific, 1939-1945. Collection includes Howard's original diaries ...PR03644
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Hurst, Philip John (Private, b: 1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Hurst, Philip John
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX5862 Private Philip John Hurst, 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion, 1995. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection consists of a bound typescript memoir titl...MSS1656
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Jack Griffith as a sergeant 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Griffith, Jack Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Jack Griffith as a sergeant 2/1st Australian Pioneer Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further informat...S03054
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Johnson, Kenneth Tebbet (Lieutenant, MBE ED, b.1920 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: Johnson, Kenneth Tebbet
Collection relating to the Second World War service of WX259 Lieutenant Kenneth Tebbet Johnson, 2/11 Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a 'wartime log', issued to Johnson, while he was a pris...PR90/103
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Kenneth Alfred John Buckland as a sergeant 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
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Maker: Buckland, Kenneth Alfred John Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Kenneth Alfred John Buckland as a sergeant 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For...S03063
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Lavender,Thomas Wood (Corporal, b.1912 - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Lavender, Thomas Wood
Bound and illustrated transcript of a diary (1941-1946) kept by Corporal Thomas Wood Lavender during his service in the Second World War campaigns in North Africa, New Guinea and Borneo.PR01475
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Lawrence, Lindsay Palmer (Gunner, b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Lawrence, Lindsay Palmer
Letters to his family describing training, sea voyage, training and leave in the U.K., active service in North Africa including the taking of Tobruk. Lawrence was later taken prisoner on Crete, and le...PR00225
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Legionnaire Jean Papazian
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Depicts a portrait of Legionnaire Jean Papazian Tunisia, North Africa; French Foreign Legion.ART29354
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Liley, Jack William Fenton (Warrant Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Liley, Jack William Fenton
Memoir written by Jack William Fenton Liley, "Jack's war" documenting his service with the Royal Australian Air Force in the Second World War. Liley describes his aircrew training in Australia and En...MSS1436
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Llewellyn, Alexander James (Lance Corporal, b.1913 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Llewellyn, Alexander James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX4621 Lance Corporal Alexander James Llewellyn, 45 Light Aid Detachment, 1941-1943. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of two letters written by L...PR90/112
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Lloyd, John Edward (Brigadier, b.1894 - d.1965)
Private Record
Maker: Lloyd, John Edward
Extensive collection of papers including diaries, letters, maps, reports, articles and notes. Covers service on Gallipoli during war of 1914-1918, and in North Africa and New Guinea during war of 1939...PR00305
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Long, Gavin Merrick (General Editor - Australia in the War of 1939-45, War Correspondent b.1901 - d.1968)
Private Record
Maker: Long, Gavin Merrick
Collection relating to Gavin Long, War Correspondent and General Editor of the 1939-1945 War Official History, 1937-1978. The collection consists of notebooks, diaries, correspondence and newscutting...PR88/072
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Lt J F Culp
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Lieutenant J F Culp, in hospital bed, legs bandaged and in adductor splint.ART29357
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Lt W Jenkins [Man sitting in a wheel chair]
Art
Maker: Kahan, Louis
Depicts a portrait of Lieutenant W Jenkins, sitting in a wheel chair, having lost both his legs and his right hand.ART29352
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Lyle McCartney as a private of the Divisional Concert Party, 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: McCartney, Lyle Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Lyle McCartney as a private of the Divisional Concert Party, 6th Australian Division, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available...S03055
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Macarthur, Keith B (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Macarthur, Keith B
DIARIES COVERING 1940-1943 WITH ENTRIES DESCRIBING VOYAGE FROM AUSTRALIA TO NORTH AFRICA AND BATTLES AT BENGHAZI AND TOBRUK AND IN PALESTINEPR86/121
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Macdonald, Roderick K (War Correspondent, Smh)
Private Record
Maker: Macdonald, Roderick K
LETTER OF INTRODUCTION FROM SIR FREDERICK EGGLESTON. PRESS PASSES CABLES RE ACTION IN AFRICA. LETTER RE PUBLICATION OF MACDONALD'S BOOK AND REVIEW OF SAME. LETTER RE FINDING A PASSAGE TO NORTH AFRICA....3DRL/6789
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Mackay, Iven Giffard (Lieutenant General, Sir, KBE, CMG, GOC-In-C Home Forces, High Commissioner in India)
Private Record
Maker: Mackay, Iven Giffard
Collection relating to Lt Gen Sir Iven Mackay. Extensive collection of material relating to Mackay's First and Second World War service as well as his time in India. Includes diaries, orders, notebo...3DRL/6850
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Map satchel : Major General G A Vasey
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Khaki canvas map satchel and document case, with fold over flap secured by two press studs, and two internal heavy clear plastic inserts to protect the contents. These plastic sheets have been removed...REL41099.001
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Mattingley, Eric DFC (Flying Officer b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Mattingley, Eric
Recollections of training with Empire Air Training Scheme in Australia, Canada, and England. Discusses active service as a pilot of Wellington bombers in North Africa and Italy, and with a communicati...MSS0656
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Maurice Quinn as a warrant officer 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow
Sound
Maker: Quinn, Maurice Hadlow, Martin Hadlow, Martin
Maurice Quinn as a warrant officer 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion, Middle East in the period 1940-1943, interviewed by Martin Hadlow A transcript of this recording may be available. For further ...S03050
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McCauley, Jim (Private, 2/15th Bn AIF, POW)
Private Record
Maker: McCauley, Jim
Memoirs of prisoner of war experience following capture in North Africa during the 'Benghazi Handicap', transport to Italy and eventually work camps in Poland. Private McCauley escaped while on a forc...PR86/078
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McEgan, William Francis OBE MID (Wing Commander, b.1892 - d.1957)
Private Record
Maker: McEgan, William Francis
Detailed diary kept while in command of 22 Personnel Transit Centre RAF at Almaya. Comments on progress of the war in general and his day to day activities. Includes photographs.PR00244
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McKay, James Frederick (Fred) (Padre, b.1907 - d.2000)
Private Record
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Padre James Frederick McKay, No. 3 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists of a letter written home by Padre Fred McKay describing the activities of ...3DRL/0958
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Members of the No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF on board one of the ships belonging to the great ...
Photograph
Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock
Members of the No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF on board one of the ships belonging to the great Armada which carried the invasion forces from North Africa to Sicily. Note the life jackets that must ...MEA0113