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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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A.I.F. coming aboard
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
A unidentified soldier of the AIF loaded with with full kit embarking on a landing ship at Morotai to take part in landing operations on Labuan, North Borneo.ART23326
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A.I.F. coming aboard
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
A unidentified soldier of the AIF loaded with with full kit embarking on a landing ship at Morotai to take part in landing operations on Labuan, North Borneo.ART23327
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AIKYO, Masao (Colonel Japanese Army, b.? - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Aikyo, Masao
Personal papers of Colonel Aikyo Masao, commander of the Japanese Imperial Army forces in North Sarawak, Borneo in 1945. They concern the massacre of prisoners of war on 10 June 1945. Aikyo surrendere...PR00943
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Air support control
Art
Maker: Flett, James
Air Support Control, RAAF at 24th Australian Infantry Brigade Headquarter, Brunei, Borneo.ART25467
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Air travel - Lieutenant Ray Ewers
Art
Maker: Browning, George Julian
Depicts a drawing of Lieutenant Ray B Ewers, Official War Artist, his sleeves rolled down and groundsheet over his shoulders, against the cold. He passes the time by reading on board the Labuan - Moro...ART25869
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Album relating to NX20102 Gunner Leonard Accroache Piper, 2/3 Anti-Tank Regiment
Photograph
58 page album relating to the service of NX20102 Gunner (Gnr) Leonard Accroache Piper, 2/3 Anti-Tank Regiment, Middle East, Second World War. The album has a brown cover and contains 155 items, includ...AWM2017.1149.1
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[American officer's bags]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts two American officer's bags in detail. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his i...ART96710
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[An afternoon under Labuan palms]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts two war correspondents, Jimmy Smythe and Alan Dawes, reclining under palm trees in Labuan, Borneo, with William Pidgeon in the background. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was...ART96703
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Anderson, Robert L (WO2, b.1923 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Robert L 'Andy'
Letters, photographs and other service records relating to WO2 Robert "Andy" L Anderson.PR01135
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[Animal studies]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts studies of monkeys and a rooster. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illust...ART96605
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Anjo Palace
Art
Maker: Flett, James
Talkie show of 14th Airfield Construction Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Lightening, Douglas and Liberator aircraft taking off at nearby Pitoe airstrip added to the dramatic effect, Morotai, Ha...ART26655
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Arden, John Phillip Humphrey 'Jack' (Private, b.1917 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Arden, John Phillip Humphrey 'Jack'
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX11588 Private John Phillip Humphrey 'Jack' Arden, 2/3 Independent Company. Collection consists of accounts written by Arden regarding his trai...3DRL/6766
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9 Australian Division Council
Private Record
LETTER FORWARDED BY THE 9 DIVISION COUNCIL REQUESTING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST PETERS, KUDAT SABAH AND LETTER ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF MONIES RAISEDPR83/129
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7 Australian Division loading vehicles and stores
Art
Maker: Hodgkinson, Frank
Scene at Smith Creek as personnel of 7th Australian Division load stores and equipment onto L.S.T's (Landing Ships, tank) for transport to Morotai, the staging area of the "OBOE TWO", amphibious assau...ART25936
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AWM54 9/5/3 - [Administration - South-West Pacific Area:] Advanced Land Headquarters Administrative Instruction, No 70. Administrative arrangements for the occupation of Australian areas of responsibility in Borneo and Netherland East Indies, 1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2018.8.1213
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AWM54 9/5/10 - [Administration - South-West Pacific Area:] Advanced LHQ Administrative Instructions - Borneo Area, 1945 (incomplete)
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2018.8.1207
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AWM54 1010/1/4 - [War Crimes and Trials - General:] Investigations of Japanese War Crimes, Reports by RAPWI - 7th Division Dutch Borneo Area
Digitised Collection
AWM2016.747.208
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AWM54 1010/1/5 - [War Crimes and Trials - General:] Report on War Crimes Investigations, British Borneo (n.d.)
Digitised Collection
AWM2016.747.207
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Baccus, Arthur Albury (Private, b.1916-d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Baccus, Arthur Aubrey
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX32443 Private Arthur Albury Baccus, 2/20 Australian Infantry Battalion, Borneo, 1943-1945. Collection consists of three postcards from Private...PR04740
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Baker, D K (Colonel, Joint Intelligence Organisation)
Private Record
Maker: Baker, D K
COPY OF WAR CABINET AGENDUM RELATED TO THE DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA AS PRESENTED BY THE CHIEFS OF STAFF, INITIALLED ADDRESS GIVEN BY LT GEN B MONTGOMERY TO THE STAFF SCHOOL HAIFA AND ORIGINAL SURRENDER DO...PR84/269
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BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO, 1945-07-30. MATILDA TANKS OF A SQUADRON, NO 1 ARMOURED REGIMENT, BEING ...
Photograph
BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO, 1945-07-30. MATILDA TANKS OF A SQUADRON, NO 1 ARMOURED REGIMENT, BEING OVERHAULED IN THE UNIT'S OPEN AIR WORKSHOP.112526
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Ballard, Hugh Robert (Senior Chaplain), 1910-1986, MC
Private Record
Maker: Ballard, H R
Correspondence and memoirs of SX22714 Senior Chaplain Hugh Robert Ballard, MC. Letters include official correspondence relating to the award of the Military cross; letters written by Ballard to his f...PR01783
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[Barge control tower, Labuan]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a barge control tower, with megaphones, in Labuan, Borneo, during the Second World War. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illus...ART96729
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Basset, Spencer Morris (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Basset, Spencer Morris
Collection relating to Corporal Spencer Morris Basset, 2/24 Battalion, Second World War. Collection comprises letters and telegrams addressed to his wife, June Basset, 1942-1943. Other collection it...PR03127
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Beard, Edgar Stanley (d.1949); Beard, Selwyn Lloyd; Evans, James (d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Beard, Edgar Stanley Beard, Selwyn Lloyd Evans, James Parks, Mavis
Collection relating to the First World War service of 29 Sergeant (Sgt) Edgar Stanley Beard MM, 38 Battalion, and the Second World War service of VX21646 Gunner (Gnr) Selwyn Lloyd Beard, 2/12 Field Re...PR87/043
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Beaufort carnival, Borneo
Art
Maker: Flett, James
A sports meeting in progress at Beaufort, North West Borneo, a town occupied by troops of 24th Australian Infantry Battalion during the North Borneo campaign and where Brigades Headquarters were set u...ART23354
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Beer issue, 1st T.A.F
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
A rough sketch showing personnel of No 1 Tactical Air Force Headquarters, Royal Australian Air Force, lining up for their issue of bottled beer from Australia. This event stood out even more prominen...ART23271
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Bennison, Richard John (Acting Sergeant, b.1899 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX38803 Acting Sergeant Richard John Bennison, 1 Company Australian Army Service Corps, Borneo, 1945. Collection consists of one commemorative ...PR03802
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Bills, Walter Russell (Driver, b.1915 - d.1943)
Private Record
Maker: Bills, Walter Russell
Collection of typed transcripts of letters originally written by VX34071 Driver Walter R Bills of 1AASC Petrol Company, 8 Division, covering the period February 1941-February 1942. The letters, writte...PR03205
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Birchall, Frederick George (Jock), (Squadron Leader, d.1946)
Private Record
Maker: Birchall, Frederick George
Letters written by Sqn Ldr Birchall to his nephew Tom. In the letters Birchall details his work with the 1 Australian War Crimes Section. He describes interviewing recovering POWs, how the cruelest Ja...PR00170
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Blown-up bridge, Jesselton Railway, Borneo
Art
Maker: Flett, James
Destroyed by the Japanese during their retreat from troops of the 2/32nd Australian Infantry Battalion Group which, on 17th June 1945, landed at Weston and drove the Japanese to Beaufort, and later to...ART23356
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Bombardment and assault on Green Beach, Brookton Peninsula
Art
Maker: Flett, James
Showing the smoke screen being laid from the air, and landing barges going in to land. The assault was carried out by the 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion, North West Borneo, 1945.ART23355
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Bombardment of Labuan
Art
Maker: Flett, James
The scene looking north from the upper deck of HMAS Kanimbla during the naval bombardment prior to the assault on Labuan on the 10th June 1945.ART25877
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Bond, Arthur George Hayes (Commander, b.1872 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Bond, Arthur George Hayes
Collection relating to the First World War and Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War service of Commander Arthur George Hayes Bond OBE, Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1928. W...1DRL/0133
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Bongawan Bridge
Art
Maker: Flett, James
Showing troops of 24th Australian Infantry Brigade crossing the river at Bongawan by means of portion of a destroyed railway bridge and a ladder. The structure crossing the river in the background is ...ART25882
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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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Bryant, Arthur Francis Peter (Warrant Officer, b.1916 - d.2000)
Private Record
Maker: Bryant, Arthur Francis Peter
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Warrant Officer Arthur Francis Peter Bryant, 2/17 Battalion in the Middle East and North African campaigns. Collection consists of five original...PR03012
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Buchanan, P (Flight Lieutenant, 114 Mobile Fighter Control Unit)
Private Record
Maker: Buchanan, P
REPORT DETAILS THE CRASH OF A SPITFIRE NEAR THE SEMBAKOENG RIVER IN BORNEO ON 2 JULY 1945. INCLUDES STATEMENT BY WITNESS TO THE CRASH AND PARTY WHICH EXAMINED THE INCINERATED WRECK. THE PILOT'S BODY W...PR90/047
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[buckets and outdoor oven]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Recto: Depicts a scene with buckets and outdoor oven (possibly a kiln). Verso: landscape sketch with notes about colour. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, pain...ART96594
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Buoys on the beach
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
Enormous buoys have washed up on a beach at Labuan. The buoys are almost twice the height of the soldier who walkd amongst them.ART23300
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Burling, Douglas L, Sergeant
Manuscript
Maker: Burling, Douglas L
Account of Douglas Burling's war time service with the 7th Australian Division Ammunition Sub Park in Jerusalem, Libya, Greece, Syria, Givat Brenner, Australia, Manila, Waikiki and Honolulu, Canada, U...MSS0833
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Burning oil wells at Seria
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts burning oil wells at Seria, during the Second World War, when it was part of Borneo (it is today in Brunei Darussalam). Oil was first discovered in the area in 1929. The first landing of the J...ART96245
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Burning oil wells, Seria
Art
Maker: Flett, James
Looking south along the coast of the China Sea to Baram Cape. Showing line of wells along the beach, 38 in all, ablaze.ART25878
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[Busy night scene in visitors and observor's mess]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts the interior of a mess with many men drinking and chatting, including the war correspondents Alan Dawes, Jimmy Smythe and William Pidgeon. This sketch formed part of a letter written on 19/7/1...ART96705
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Butler, Rex Nelson (Sergeant, b.1913 - d.1943)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, Rex Nelson
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX2600 Sergeant Rex Nelson Butler, 8 Division Ammunition Sub Park, Australian Army Service Corps [AASC]. Collection consists of four hand-drawn ...PR88/151
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Cameron, William (8 Australian Survey Battery)
Manuscript
Maker: Cameron, William James
Manuscript titled "Two Years in the Life of a Survey Battery", describing its work of improving topographical maps for defence purposes.MSS1388
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Cameron, William James (Lieutenant b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Cameron, William James
Letters, diaries, memoirs and other papers providing a detailed account of early life and army service in various artillery and topographical survey units (see also MSS1388).PR00031