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Abandoned concrete observation post, Castle Hill
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Abandoned concrete observation post, Castle Hill, Townsville.ART25646
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Air Commodore William Henry (Bill) Garing CBE DFC, US Distinguished Service Cross, 75 Squadron RAAF, interviewed by Edward Stokes for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Garing, William Henry Stokes, Edward
(O326) Garing, William Henry (Air Commodore) discussing RAAF cadetship at Duntroon; flying training at Point Cook; posting to Pilotage and Navigation School at Andover, Britain; navigational courses i...S00586
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Alloway, Kevin Shane (Corporal, b.1965)
Private Record
Maker: Alloway, Kevin Shane Various
Collection relating to the Operation Solace service of Corporal Kevin Shane Alloway, B Company, 1 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR), Somalia, 1993. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of a letter All...PR00285
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Ambulances
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Vehicles of 9th Australian Field Ambulance at Oonoonba Staging Camp, Townsville, Queensland.ART25783
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Amos, John Owen (Bombardier, b.1912 - d.1977)
Private Record
Maker: Amos, John Owen
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX85675 Bombardier John Owen Amos, 7 Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, Australia, c.1943-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains two folders of mat...AWM2018.77.1
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Anetts, Anthony Joseph (Colonel, b.1964)
Private Record
Maker: Anetts, Anthony Joseph (Tony) Anetts, Bernadette Mary
Collection relating to the Operation Solace service of Captain (later Colonel) Anthony Joseph (Tony) Anetts, 3 Brigade Administrative Support Battalion (3 BASB), Somalia, 1993. The collection consist...PR00286
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Armstrong, Hutton Perkins (Lieutenant, b.1891 - d.1915)
Private Record
Maker: Armstrong, Hutton Perkins
Collection relating to service of Lieutenant Hutton Perkins Armstrong, 15 Battalion, ANZAC, [1915]. Collection includes undated, unsourced typescript copies of newspaper articles concerning Armstrong...1DRL/0058
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Arthur Douglas Tucker, 75 Squadron RAAF, interviewed by Edward Stokes for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Tucker, Arthur Douglas
Arthur Douglas Tucker, 75 Squadron RAAF, interviewed by Edward Stokes for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45. Conducted in June 1989 with Arthur Tucker, Flight Lieutena...S00701
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Arthur, Wilfred Stanley (Group Captain, b.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Arthur, Wilfred Stanley 'Woof'
Collection includes letters of Group Captain Wilfred Stanley Arthur,spanning 1935-1943,diary(1935), flying log book covering 1939-1943 period, photographs and airmail stickers. Captain Arthur served i...PR01192
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Arundale, Norman Frank (Private, b.1906 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Arundale, Norman Frank
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX1072 Private Norman Frank ‘Norm’ Arundale, Australian Army Service Corps, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, the Middle East, Ceylon ...PR03010
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Ashbolt, Harry Sheperdson (Flight Sergeant, b.1922 – d. 1944)
Private Record
Maker: Ashbolt, Harry Shepherdson Australian Military Forces
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 415064 Flight Sergeant Harry Sheperdson Ashbolt, 31 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 1941-1944. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one ...PR05212
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At Townsville
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Four soldiers wearing great coats are depicted at Townsville. Three of the men are standing, one is sitting in a chair.ART27954
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Barber, Ronald (Signalman, b.1913 - d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Barber, Ronald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX31137 Signalman Ronald Barber, 2/4 Australian Infantry Battalion and 2/11 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Aust...PR05339
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Bell, John Neil Rogers (Flight Lieutenant, b.1915 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Bell, John Neil Rogers
Collection relating to the Second World War and later service of O22001 Flight Lieutenant John Neil Rogers, No. 32 Squadron, Australian and the Pacific, 1942-1970. Collection consists of a nine page...PR04238
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Birney, James (Gunner, b.1909 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Birney, James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX57685 Gunner James Birney, 2/1 Survey Regiment, Second Australian Imperial Force, the Middle East, at sea, and Australia, 1941-1943. Wallet 1 ...PR04221
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Black, Robert Hughes (Professor, b.1917 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Black, Robert Hughes
Papers of Professor Robert Hughes Black who was an Australian Army Medical Corps captain and physician at LHQ Medical Research Unit, Cairns during the Second World War (1941 - 1946). The papers includ...PR01437
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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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Bramwell, Edward James (Private, b.? - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Bramwell, Edward James
Collection relating to service of 2341 Private Edward James Bramwell, 9 Battalion, France, 1915-1917. Collection includes letters written home to family in England.1DRL/0146
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Butler, Michael Seymour (Flying Officer, b.1918 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, Michael Seymour
Logbook of 407220 Flying Officer Michael S Butler, who trained and served with 12, 23 and 75 Squadrons RAAF, during the Second World War. After completing his training with No 1 Flying Training Schoo...PR03224
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Camouflage class
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
A group of men are sitting outside, taking a class on camouflage.ART28373.007
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Camp concert
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
Depicts a view of concert in a camp, audience sitting beneath a 'rain' tree, Townsville, Queensland.ART28373.002
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Camp laundry
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
This drawing was made at the R.A.A.F. Pool situated in a Government Experimental Mango Plantation about 5 miles out of Townsville. It was a place of very dense vegetation, plagued by flying foxes and ...ART28365
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Canon Charles Henry Sherlock, as a Flight Lieutenant, Chaplain RAAF, interviewed by Gail Winkworth for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archives of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Sherlock, Charles Henry
Discussing Canon Charles Henry Sherlock, Chaplain RAAF, interviewed by Gail Winkworth for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archives of Australia in the War of 1939-45 ministerial appointments; joining the Air ...S00572
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Capner, Frederick Charles (b.1888 - d.1970)
Private Record
Maker: Capner, Frederick Charles
Collection relating to the First World War service of Frederick Charles Capner, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF) 1914-1915. Capner was recruited as police master to establish...AWM2016.797.1
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Captain Albans
Art
Maker: Ashton, Richard
A portrait of Captain Albans, 2nd Australian Imperial Force, 5th Camouflage Unit, AIFART29877
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Castle Hills twin humps
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Depicts a painting of Castle Hill's twin humps, Townsville.ART25643
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Church, Ivor Frederick, AO (Chaplain, b.1913 - d.1996)
Private Record
Maker: Chruch, Ivor Frederick
Papers of Reverend Canon Ivor Frederick Church who served with the 7 Squadron RAAF during 1943-45 in Queensland and with the 82 Squadron in Borneo and Kuching Prisoner of War Camp in 1945. Items incl...PR01367
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Cleworth, James Reginald (Warrant Officer, d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Cleworth, James Reginald
Personal letters and other official papers; certificates and examination reports from school and airforce training base, certificate of discharge from CMF, flying log book detailing training in Ansons...PR00094
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Coin, 2-1/2 Gulden, Silver, Netherlands, Queen Wilhelmina I, 1937
Heraldry
Maker: Various
REL30802.011.001
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Coin, Penny, Bronze, Great Britain, Queen Victoria, 1887
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint Royal Mint
REL30802.002.001
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Collection relating to Brett Geoghegan-Gibson, Sgt Maurice Frederick Geoghegan (VX123234) and Peter John Geoghegan (A314408)
Photograph
Maker: RAAF Official photograph Unknown
Collection relating to Brett Geoghegan-Gibson, VX123234 Sgt Maurice Frederick Geoghegan and A314408 Peter John Geoghegan. Included are official RAAF images of 79 Fighter Squadron, 723 Squadron, and 7...P11771
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Convoy
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
An impression of a truck convoy, Townsville, Queensland.ART28373.005
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Convoy standing off Townsville on the way north
Art
Maker: Quinn, Arthur
A ship at anchor off Townsville, waiting to head north with its convoy.ART92630
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Cooktown 1945
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Looking south across the mouth of the historic Endeavour River to the northerly township of Queensland. A radar station and a lighthouse crowning the summit of Grassy Hill, swept the Coral Sea. Along ...ART25624
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Cornish, Keith Stanton (Private, b.1916 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: Cornish, Keith Stanton
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S36257 Private Keith Stanton Cornish, 110 Casualty Clearing Station, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and New Guinea, 1942-1943. Wall...PR06286
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Cusack, Roderick Douglas Clive (Warrant Officer (Class I), b.1921)
Private Record
Maker: Cusack, Roderick Douglas Clive
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX35742 (Q302617) Warrant Officer (Class I) Roderick Douglas Clive Cusack, Z Special Force, Australia, Borneo and Indonesia, 1940-1946. W/O Cusac...AWM2016.476.3
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Davis, Irvine Leslie (Leading Aircraftman, b.1924 - d.1977)
Private Record
Maker: Davis, Irvine Leslie
Collection relating to the Second World War and British Commonwealth Occupational Force (BCOF) service of 71625 Leading Aircraftman Irvine Leslie Davis, 7 Operational Training Unit, No. 8 Squadron, No...PR05481
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Dawn take-off of the 'Dougs' from Garbutt
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Douglas planes of a Royal Australian Air Force Transport Squadron take off for the forward areas with their load of troops and supplies from Garbett Airfield, one of the busiest air fields in Australi...ART25597
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Desmond, Jack (Sergeant, b.1908 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Desmond, Jack
Collection relating to the Second World War service of A31295 Sergeant Jack Desmond, 2 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, Netherlands East Indies and Borneo, 1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – Cons...PR05776
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Dick, George Turnbull, (Group Captain, b.1921 - d.1996), OBE, BA
Private Record
Maker: Dick, George Turnbull
Research material concerning No 30 Beaufighter Squadron collected by Group Captain G.T. Dick, OBE: photocopies of letters, copies of diaries (of Donald Angus, Bill Cosgrove, Laurence Crouch, Ken Golle...PR00646
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Dr William Deane-Butcher, Acting Wing Commander and Medical Officer 75 Squadron RAAF, interviewed by Ed Stokes for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Deane-Butcher, William (Bill)
Discussing enlistment; pilot selection; learning to fly at Archerfield; formation of 75 Squadron; isolation of medical officer; medical routine; medical supplies; formation of 76 Squadron; morale; dea...S00559
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Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
Manuscript
Maker: Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan) Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
Manuscript titled "Anecdotes from the early days of 75 Squadron RAAF from formation March 1942 to second trip to Milne Bay in 1943" by Alan Dyer (electrical fitter). Discusses training of electrical ...MSS1462
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Dyker, Bruce Sydney (Telegraphist, b.1920 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: Byth, Verity Dyker, Bruce Sydney
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PM/V98 Telegraphist Bruce Stanley Dyker, HMAS Castlemaine and HMAS Swan, Royal Australian Navy, Australia, New Guinea and the Netherlands East In...AWM2017.487.1
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English, Michael Joseph (Sergeant b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: English, Michael Joseph
Extensive collection of letters to his family during RAAF service as a clerk in Australia and Madang. Discusses censors, movements, air raids, concerts and films, sport, importance of religion, family...PR91/037
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2/3 Field Regiment
Manuscript
`Unofficial History of the 2/3 Field Regiment', edited by L. Bishop and L. Lind, is a detailed history of the Regiment from its inception in 1939. It outlines training in England and in Queensland on ...MSS1222
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Flying boat anchorage
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Two Royal Australian Air Force Sunderland flying boats are seen at anchor while a Mariner flying boat takes off for New Guinea.ART25642
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Flying Fortress
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
One of a series of paintings done at 4 U.S Air Depot at Townsville. This was outside No. 1 Workshop Hangar where heavy bombers, "Flying Fortresses" and "Liberators", are repaired and overhauled. This ...ART22237
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Freddie tree frog
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
Four sketches of 'Freddie' the tree frog in the same pose, but at different drawing stages.ART29321
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Freddie tree frog, Townsville
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
Four sketches of 'Freddie' the tree frog in slightly different drawing styles.ART29320
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Goats cleaning up rubbish after army picture show
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Depicts a drawing of goats cleaning up rubbish after an army picture show, Townsville. A war loans poster is visible in the lower left attached to a telegraphic pole.ART25648
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Green, James (Corporal, 312nd Aust Light Aid Detachment)
Private Record
Maker: Green, James
2 PHOTOS OF GREEN IN UNIFORM. POSTCARD FROM TOWNSVILLE. ARMY DRIVERS LICENCE OF GREEN3DRL/6055
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Hangars of the RAAF Transport Sqn, Garbutt
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Garbutt airfield and the Douglas DC3 planes of the Royal Australian Air Force Transport Squadrons will always be remembered by the many thousands of Australian and American troops who were transported...ART25650
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Hannah, Robert Lindsay (Flight Sergeant, b.1916 - d.2004)
Private Record
Maker: Hannah, Robert Lindsay
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 22868 Flight Sergeant Robert Lindsay Hannah, 78 Air Stores Park and 78 Wing Headquarters, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Australia, New Guine...PR03528
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Helen Francis Adamson as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), interviewed by Jan Bassett
Sound
Maker: Adamson, Helen Francis Bassett, Jan
Early life; civilian nursing training and experience; joined Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC) in 1959; first posting to Puckapunyal in Victoria; describes uniform; posted to Ingleburn in NS...S01810
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Hinder, Purcell, Roberts in Townsville
Photograph
Image depicts Frank Hinder and two other staff photographers, Purcell and Roberts, standing in the doorway of a hut at the RAAF Base, Townsville; from a collection of thirty-two photographs taken en r...P09052.001
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1. Holmes, Noel Arthur DCM (Flight Lieutenant, b.1894 - d.1966) 2. Holmes, Arthur (Captain)
Private Record
1. Collection consisting of original 1916 diary (and transcript) written when Corporal Holmes was serving with 13th Field Artillery Brigade, a copy of a play that was written about the day to day oper...PR00388
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Home from the movies
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
Depicts a road with trucks carrying troops, men marching on both sides of the road, Townsville.ART28373.004
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Hopton Peter Philip Adrian DFC (Flying Officer b.1920)
Private Record
Letters to family and girlfriend while flying Beauforts with 7 Squadron and 100 Squadron at various locations including Nowra, Townsville, New Guinea and Horn Island. Describes scenery and weather, re...PR00587
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Hulme, Andrew (Corporal, b. 1909 - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Hulme, Andrew
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 22829 Corporal Andrew Hulme, No. 32 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Torres Strait Islands, 1942. Collection consists of two handwri...PR03826
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Hurley, David John (General, b.1953)
Private Record
Maker: Hurley, David John
Collection relating to the Operation Solace service of Lieutenant Colonel (later General) David John Hurley, 1 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), Somalia, 1993. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection c...PR00294
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In for Repairs
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
A Flying Fortress and Liberator being overhauled and repaired. The equipment and facilities of this important depot have played a vital part in the Bismark Sea Battle and in fact the whole air offensi...ART22239
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Interview with Fred Blair (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Fred Blair came to Australia as a bombardier with the 43rd Bomb Group. Topics covered include; what he knew about Australia before coming here, his first impressions on arrival, why the Americans were...F04014
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Interview with Robert Squires (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Robert Squires worked for Pool Petroleum during the war. He was based in Townsville where they were fuelling hundreds of vehicles and ships from 1943-1945. He comments on the National Day of Prayer, c...F04063
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Island bound troops embarking at Townsville
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Depicts a drawing of island bound troops embarking at Townsville.ART25647
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James, Ronald Henry (Able Seaman, b.1922 - d.2011)
Private Record
Maker: James, Ronald Henry
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S4845 Able Seaman Ronald Henry James, HMAS Bungaree and HMAS Launceston, Royal Australian Navy, Sydney, Australia, 2007. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consist...PR05835
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Jervis Bay practice drops
Film
Maker: Bonython, Hugh Reskymer (Kym)
Jervis Bay practice dropsF03627
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John Francis (Jack) Dowd as a private, 8th Ammunition Submarine Park, 1941-1946, and Gladys Perrott, interviewed by Alison Viney Houghton.
Sound
Maker: Dowd, John Francis (Jack) Perrott, Gladys
SX11660 Private (Pte) John Francis (Jack) Dowd and Gladys Perrott interviewed by Alison Viney Houghton Houghton for her "The Age of Innocence 1937-1947" oral history project. The interview covers topi...AWM2018.572.17
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Joyce Enid Linnane as former Sergeant, WAAAF, interviewed by Joyce Thomson
Sound
Maker: Linnane, Joyce Enid Thomson, Joyce Aubrey
Joyce Enid Linnane (93672) as Sergeant (Retired), Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force, 1942-1945. Please note the beginning of the interivew is missing. Joyce Linnane, was the daughter of a Chu...S00226
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Juergens, John Emil (Sergeant, b.1917 - d.1969)
Private Record
Maker: Juergens, John Emil
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 33413 Sergeant John Emil Juergens, No. 32 Squadron, Australia and New Guinea, 1942. Collection consists of one green-covered "Pitman's Fono Rep...AWM2018.796.1
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King, Norm (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1920, d: 1999)
Manuscript
Maker: King, Norm
Autobiography titled 'Memoirs of a Reluctant Warrior, 1936-1955' describing emigration to Australia, schooling, the depression, enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy, pre-war service, and active serv...MSS1502
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Late Afternoon, Magnetic Island and Townsville Sunset
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a view across the ocean towards Magnetic Island, with a steamship on the sea in the upper image and a view from the sea towards the coast and Townsville, with a ship in the harbour.ART93453
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Leslie Margaret McGurgan (nee Smith) as a member of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps (RAANC), South Vietnam, 1970-1971, interviewed by Jan Bassett
Sound
Maker: McGurgan (nee Smith), Leslie Margaret Bassett, Jan
Early life; commenced nursing training at Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney in March 1963; joined Citizens Military Force in 1967; joined regular army on 28 March 1969; left for Vietnam on 28 April 1970; ...S01822
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Loading of Artillery onto L.S.T.s
Art
Maker: Hodgkinson, Frank
Personnel of 7th Australian Division loading L.S.T.S (Landing ships, tank) with artillery and stores to be used in the amphibious landing at Balikpapan. The first stage of the voyage was to Morotai, t...ART22410
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Lockheed C130 Hercules H & J Models - operational sounds
Sound
Maker: Donovan, Vincent Townsend, Ron
Fairbairn RAAF base Exterior approach and landing, helicopter heard in background on ground 2 engines running - close perspective on ground 2 engines running with start up of 3rd & 4th engines on ...S04706
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Locomotive under repair during wartime
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
The workshop in Townsville was built in 1893; a solid structure with an elegant iron grille at each end - a contrast to present day prefabricated methods of building. Mount Stewart is visible in the b...ART25552
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Loudon, Ian Sandford (Squadron Leader, b.1921 - d.1957)
Private Record
Maker: Loudon, Ian Sandford
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 404691 Squadron Leader Ian Sandford Loudon, 603 Squadron and 76 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force and 801 Squadron, Royal Australian Naval Vol...AWM2019.616.1
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Maddock, Beryl (nee Chandler) (Flying Officer, 2 Mobile Receiving Station, Medical Air Evacuation Unit, RAAF b.1916)
Private Record
Maker: Maddock, Beryl
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Flying Officer Sister Beryl Maddock (nee Chandler). Collection consists of draft memoirs, research notes, a flying logbook, correspondence and c...PR89/023
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Marauders - American Aircraft
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Two of the formidable type of American medium bomber undergoing overhauls in one of the big "igloo" type hangars of 4 U.S Depot, Townsville. These aircraft were units of a group which did magnificent ...ART22238
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Masters, Peter Addison (Flight Lieutenant, b.1920 – d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Masters, Peter Addison
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 407330 Flight Lieutenant Peter Addison Masters, 4 Squadron, 75 Squadron, 86 Squadron and 80 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, New ...PR04725
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McClymont, John Neville (Sergeant, b.1911 - d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: McClymont, John Neville
Letters written by Sergeant John Neville McClymont to various family members and friends during his training at the School of Artillery, his trip on Queen Mary to the Middle East; his later training i...PR01372
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Moore, David MacKintosh (Sergeant, b.1921 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Moore, David Mackintosh
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX152471 (N255672) Sergeant David MacKintosh Moore, B Corps Australian Signals, Second Australian Imperial Force, New Guinea, 1944. Wallet 1 of ...PR05537
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Mount Spear [?] rainforest
Photograph
Depicts Mount Spear [?] rainforest, Queensland; from a collection of thirty-two photographs taken en route and at the RAAF Base in Townsville by Second World War official artist, Frank Hinder.P09052.004
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Mt. Stewart, Townsville
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a view of the mountain and township of Mt. Stewart, near Townsville, Northern Queensland, observed from a ship at sea.ART93452
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Munro, Ronald Fane (Flying Officer, b.1919 - d.2016)
Private Record
Maker: Commonwealth of Australia Munro, Ronald Fane
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 408915 Flying Officer Ronald Fane Munro, No. 100 Squadron (RAAF), New Guinea and Australia, 1941-1945. Collection consists of: - 1 x written ma...AWM2017.97.1
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Munro, Ron (Flying Officer)
Private Record
Maker: Munro, Ronald Fane
Second World War memoir of Flying Officer Ron Munro (408915) who served with 100 Squadron, RAAF. Titled 'A resume of my experiences in the RAAF, 1941-45.' 25 pages with illustrations.PR01751
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MV Manunda Association
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service and legacy of the hospital ship MV Manunda, Merchant Navy, Australia, Japan, Egypt, Borneo, and the Solomon Islands, 1940-c.2001. Collection consist...PR05365
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Nicholls, George Henry (Private, b.1922)
Private Record
Maker: Nicholls, George Henry
Collection consists of photocopies consisting of memoirs written by George Nicholls, including those of his service with the 6th Field Coy in the Second World War.PR01427
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Norman Thomas James (Norm) Scowen, as a Private, Driver 55/53rd Battalion, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Connell, Daniel Scowen, Norman Thomas James (Norm)
Discussing pre-war employment; employer's encouragement to join the Militia; posting to Transport Company; relationship between Militia and AIF; training at Greta Camp; embarkation for New Guinea via ...S00594
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Note at Oonoonba
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Note at Oonoonba Staging Camp, Townsville, Queensland.ART25779
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Note, Dollar, United States of America, 1935
Heraldry
Maker: Various
Q82680208B, series 1935 A.REL30802.012.001
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not titled [Dog-Watch Over!]
Art
Maker: Cottam, Barbara Abbott
Drawing of the women's barracks by Women's Auxillary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) 99099 Barbara Abbott Cottam. Cottam enlisted in WAAAF in 1942 and served as a telegraphist until 1945 stationed at the...AWM2022.824.1
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(NX76230) Scott, Ian Sydney (Captain)
Sound
Maker: Scott, Ian Sydney
Ian Sydney Scott as a Lieutenant, Australian Army Service Corps, "Sparrow Force", Timor, 1942, interviewed by Dr Karl James A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information pl...S04331
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Official History of Australian Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Post-Cold War Operations Project
Private Record
Maker: Connor, John Hearder, Rosalind Londey, Peter Pratten, Garth
Collection relating to the work of Australian War Memorial historians involved in the writing of the Official History of Australian Peacekeeping, Humanitarian and Post-Cold War Operations, 2004-2006. ...AWM2017.491.1
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Ohlin, James Michael (Trooper, b.1924 - d.2008)
Private Record
Maker: Ohlin, James Michael
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX146128 Trooper James Michael ‘Jim’ Ohlin, 2/9 Commando Squadron, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, c 1995. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists...PR03490
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On the SS "Katoomba"
Art
Maker: Emanuel, Cedric
In December 1942 Flying Officer Cedric Emanuel (266681) embarked from Townsville to Port Moresby on the troopship SS "Katoomba" and captured this depiction of Australian soldiers relaxing on the deck....ART28341
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Oonoonba staging camp
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts Oonoonba Staging camp at Townsville, Queensland.ART25843
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Paine, James Alexander Scouter (Signalman, b.1922 - d.1968)
Private Record
Maker: Paine, James Alexander Scouter Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX118464 (N226222) Signalman James Alexander Scouter Paine, 55 Australian Wireless Section, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and New G...PR05386
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Penglase, Ronald Clyde (Lieutenant Commander, b.1920 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Penglase, Ronald Clyde
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PA1510 Lieutenant Commander Ronald Clyde Penglase, HMAS Westralia and HMAS Assault, Australia, Pacific Ocean and Timor Sea regions, 1941-1946. C...PR00449
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Plummer, Horace Sydney "Syd" (Colonel, b.1915 - d.1996)
Private Record
Maker: Plummer, Horace Sydney "Syd"
Collection relating to the war service of VX109 Colonel Horace Sydney Plummer, CMF, 2/1 Australian Machine Gun Battalion, and HQ S Command, Australia, United Kingdom Greece, New Guinea, 1929-1965. Co...AWM2016.609.1
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Podger, Lorna Daphne (Corporal, b.1916 - d.2014)
Private Record
Maker: Podger, Lorna Daphne
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 97423 Corporal Lorna Daphne Podger (née Mitchell), Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force, Australia, 1942-1943. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of let...PR05119