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  1. Allan, Oswald (Private, b.1894 - d.1978) and Allan, Victor (Private, b.1906 - d.1978)

    Private Record

    Maker: Allan, Oswald Allan, Victor Various

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 473 Private Oswald Allan, 31 Battalion, 1915-1919, and to the Second World War service of his brother N290045 Private Victor Allan, 9 Australian L...

    PR06044

  2. Alloway, Kevin Shane (Corporal, b.1965)

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    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

  3. Australian Postcard Collection 1914-1918

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    Maker: Various

    Postcards printed in or about Australia or Australians. The collection covers themes such as patriotism, camp life, humanitarian organisations, fund raising events in Australia, humour and cartoons, A...

    RC00686

  4. Concert and Theatre Programs, Second World War, 1939-1945, Souvenirs 3

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    Maker: Various

    The collection contains programs for plays, concerts, revues and cinemas. These events have been hosted for and by a wide variety of units and organisations.

    RC00691

  5. Elkner, Maureen (Entertainer, b.c.1954)

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    Maker: Elkner, Maureen Various

    Collection relating to the Vietnam War experience of performer Maureen Elkner, Vietnam, 1970-1971. Elkner was a 16 year old entertainer when she went to perform in Vietnam as part of 'The Carmel Sha...

    PR03538

  6. Entertainment for the Troops Collection, Souvenirs 4

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    Maker: Various

    The collection contains a diverse range of items such as invitations to afternoon teas, dances, dinners, parties and receptions, maps and guides to cities, accommodation and transport, and details of ...

    RC02398

  7. File 3: ANZAC Club

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains an advertising poster and programs for performances held in aid of the ANZAC Club in London between 1916 and 1917. Included in this file are programs for a concert recognising the v...

    PUBS002/006/001/003

  8. File 1: Army

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains concert and entertainment programs for performances given by New Zealand units during the First World War. These programs are from performances in various locations between 1915 and...

    PUBS002/004/002/001

  9. File 1: Army

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file includes programs and other related material pertaining to performances organised by members of the British Army during the First World War. These items were created on the Western Front, in...

    PUBS002/004/003/001

  10. File 1: Army units

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains material related to concerts and other performances given by German military units during the First World War. It includes a printed program for a concert held at Cologne in 1918.

    PUBS002/004/006/001

  11. File 13: Artillery, 1915-1919

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains concert, theatre and entertainment programs for performances given by the Artillery units of the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. These programs are for unit c...

    PUBS002/004/001/013

  12. File 3: Australian Capital Territory

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains programs for entertainment held in the Canberra region after the First World War. These items relate specifically to performances in the Australian Capital Territory from 1919 to ap...

    PUBS002/009/001/003

  13. File 8: Australian Flying Corps, 1915-1919

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains concert, theatre and entertainment programs for performances given by the Australian Flying Corps during the First World War. These programs are for unit concerts held in England a...

    PUBS002/004/001/008

  14. File 4: Australian Natives' Association concerts

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains programs for Corroborees hosted by the Australian Natives' Association in London between 1916 and 1917. This organisation was responsible for the creation of the ANZAC Club and Buff...

    PUBS002/006/001/004

  15. File 32: Bases and Depots, 1915-1919

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains concert programs for performances given by Bases and Depots of the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. Included in this file is a program relating to No. 3 Command...

    PUBS002/004/001/032

  16. File 2: Benefit concerts for appeals, societies and organisations

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains programs for performances held in order to raise money for a number of charity organisations including the Belgian Relief Fund and the Red Cross. The concerts were held in Sydney, M...

    PUBS002/005/001/002

  17. File 2: Benefit concerts for appeals, societies and organisations

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains programs for benefit concerts held in the United Kingdom between 1917 and 1918. This file includes a program for a benefit concert given by the Southern Command Depot in support of ...

    PUBS002/005/002/002

  18. File 1: Benefit concerts for wounded and returned soldiers

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains programs for events organised in support of wounded and returned soldiers. The events included musical concerts, a dramatic performance, dance and bazaar. The events were held in ...

    PUBS002/005/001/001

  19. File 3: Benefit concerts held in Egypt

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains programs for benefit concerts held in Egypt. This file includes programs for events held in Cairo and Ismailia between 1916 and 1918. Amongst these programs is a benefit concert for...

    PUBS002/005/003/003

  20. File 1: Benefit concerts held in France and Belgium

    Published Collection

    Maker: Various

    This file contains material related to benefit concerts and other performances held in the France and Belgium. Included in this file are programs for concerts held in France as well as an advertisemen...

    PUBS002/005/003/001

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