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A Boxer gun structure on the wall of the Imperial City during the Boxer Rebellion. This Image has ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Boxer gun structure on the wall of the Imperial City during the Boxer Rebellion. This Image has been re-accessioned as P00417.022.A04490
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"A fleet of lighters unloading at Suvla" (Original inscription). "West Beach, Suvla,Gallipoli. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"A fleet of lighters unloading at Suvla" (Original inscription). "West Beach, Suvla,Gallipoli. 'K' Motor Lighters discharging alongside docks " (Album caption). This image is from one of two albums (P...P11155.017.001
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" 'A lucky shot' The Turkish shell which hit our water pipe between shore & lighter & upset our ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
" 'A lucky shot' The Turkish shell which hit our water pipe between shore & lighter & upset our water supply for some hours. (The piece of damaged pipe & the base of the shell). Suvla." (Original insc...P11155.015.001
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A mounted patrol led by Lieutenant Spain (left), setting out for a foray in the countryside in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A mounted patrol led by Lieutenant Spain (left), setting out for a foray in the countryside in search for bandits. They are part of the NSW Naval Brigade which went to help the British suppress the Bo...A05050
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An Indian Army guard on duty outside one of the buildings during the period of the Boxer ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An Indian Army guard on duty outside one of the buildings during the period of the Boxer Rebellion. By the beginning of 1901, the British were planning on withdrawing the majority of their Indian Army...A05059
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"Another view of the pipeline at Suvla" (Original inscription). "Trestle supports for pipeline ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Another view of the pipeline at Suvla" (Original inscription). "Trestle supports for pipeline from pontoons to shore Suvla Gallipoli " (Album caption). This image is from one of two albums (P11155 an...P11155.014.001
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A parade on board SS Chingtu returning from China in 1901 with the Australian contingents of the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A parade on board SS Chingtu returning from China in 1901 with the Australian contingents of the NSW Naval Brigade on board. Note the birds in the cages. The China Steam Navigation Company's SS Chingt...A05054
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"Army Service Corps Supply Depot at Suvla" (Original inscription). "Army Service Corps Supply ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Army Service Corps Supply Depot at Suvla" (Original inscription). "Army Service Corps Supply Dumps. Cases of 'Dog', 'Biscuit', and 'Plum & Apple Jam' " (Album caption). This image is from one of two ...P11155.018.001
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Autographed and embroidered Japanese personal flag : Lieutenant General Isamura Koichi
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Hand made Japanese national flag with the red central disc sewn into the flag. Around the disc are 1,000 ochre-coloured stiches for good luck. The Japanese characters in ink on the flag translate as t...RELAWM31953
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A view of Hong Kong Harbour as seen from the summit of a local landmark known as The Peak, a ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A view of Hong Kong Harbour as seen from the summit of a local landmark known as The Peak, a mountain which rises steeply from the edge of the harbour.A05051
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Baseball cap : Petty Officer Daniels, HMAS Kanimbla
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Well worn faded cotton grey baseball style hat with embroidered red tiger and yellow inscription 'HMAS KANIMBLA - CRY HAVOC' on the front of the crown. On the left hand side of the crown is an embroid...REL33718
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Bronze Chinese bell from the Boxer Rebellion : New South Wales Naval Brigade
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Gilded bronze bell with flat top bearing two entwined dragons to form the headstock. The top is also stamped 'NB NSW'. A length of cast iron chain is attached to the headstock. Cast around the outside...RELAWM15624
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Chakmak knife : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Chakmak knife. Part of a set of two small knives used in conjunction with a kukri. Designed with a blunt blade, used primarily for sharpening or honing the edge of a kukri blade. This example has a sl...REL39718.004
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China Incident War Medal (1937-1945) : Private N T Davies, 3 RAR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
China Incident medal (1937-1945). The obverse of the medal shows the mythical giant crow 'yata-no-karasu', Japanese Army and Navy flags and a chrysanthemum crest. The reverse depicts mountains and the...REL33813
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China Medal 1900 : Able Seaman J H Jackson, NSW Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
China War Medal 1900 impressed around the edge with the recipient's details.REL39099.002
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China Medal (1900) : Able Seaman L G Field, NSW Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
China Medal 1900. The recipient's details are impressed on the edge. Obverse: The crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria and the legend 'VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX' around the rim. Reverse: A co...RELAWM17296
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China Medal 1900 : Able Seaman Signaller A Currer, Victorian Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown Wyon, William de Saulles, George William
China Medal 1900. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. The medal has a non-standard silver pin clasp, and a piece of Naval Long Service Good Conduct Medal ribbon is sewn to the left hand si...REL33806
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China Medal 1900 : Able Seaman S J Sheaf, Victoria Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown Wyon, William de Saulles, George William
China Medal 1900. The recipient's details are impressed on the edge. Obverse: The crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria and the legend 'VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX' around the rim. Reverse: A co...REL22244
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Chinese flag : Sergeant Major B Blyth, New South Wales Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A triangular cream cotton flag with a single dark blue cotton Chinese character 'ling', meaning a command or an order, appliqued to the centre of each side. The two free sides of the flag are edged wi...RELAWM15639
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Chinese flag : Sergeant Major B Blyth, New South Wales Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular red cotton flag with two white Chinese characters, translated as 'left one', appliqued to the centre. The flag has a tubular white cotton hoist which extends above and below the flag prope...RELAWM15638
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Chinese mail bag
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White canvas mail bag with three metal eyelets. Printed on front and back in black ink are eight Chinese characters. Also printed on both front and back in black ink is "POSTES CHINOISES SHANGHAI 15 S...REL34635
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Chinese soldier's uniform insignia : Anhui and Jiangsu provinces : Boxer Rebellion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Large circular badge taken from the front of a Chinese soldier's uniform. The cotton badge has been treated with a brown oil to waterproof and stiffen the fabric and then printed with black and red ch...REL/05947.001
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Chinese soldier's uniform insignia : Anhui and Jiangsu provinces : Boxer rebellion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Large circular badge taken from the front of a Chinese soldier's uniform. The cotton badge has been treated with a brown oil to waterproof and stiffen the fabric and then printed with black and red ch...REL/05947.002
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Civilian internees armband : B 3681 Alice Neville, Yangchow Civil Assembly Centre 3, Shanghai
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Red cotton lace-up armband with black embroidered number 'B 3681'.REL25080
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Civilian internees cotton armband : B392 Ruth Frances Brown, Yanchow Camp, Shanghai.
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Red cotton lace-up armband with black printed number 'B392' on outward facing surface. White tape letter 'F' on inward facing surface. Black ink circular stamp 'BRA - BRITISH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION OF ...REL25090
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"Destroyers and Transports in Suvla Bay. The wreck of one T.B.D. (Original inscription) [T.B.D - ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Destroyers and Transports in Suvla Bay. The wreck of one T.B.D. (Original inscription) [T.B.D - Torpedo Boat Destroyer]. This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating to the serv...P11155.020.001
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Dinner gong : Victorian Naval Contingent, Boxer Uprising 1900-1901
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dinner gong made from a brass artillery shell case. The case has been fitted with a metallic bolt through its base, which suspends it within a frame. The frame has a solid dark wood base with a small ...REL38707
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Dutch doll 'Hansie' : Miss Joyce Avasia, Chapei Internment Camp, Shanghai
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Carved wooden doll with painted face. This doll is dressed in traditional Dutchman's costume with a red cloth cap, checked shirt, blue neckerchief and baggy yellow trousers. Doll has one crocheted 'cl...REL27597
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Embroidery : Able Seaman S H Priest, New South Wales Naval Contingent, Boxer Uprising
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Chinese hand embroidered cloth on a midnight blue cotton ground. The embroidery is executed in long and satin stitch with overlaid diagonal stitches that give a quilted effect to the larger areas of e...RELAWM16858
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French China Campaign Medal 1860
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
French China Campaign Medal 1860. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: The head of Napoleon III facing left with the inscription 'NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR' within a bound olive wreath. Reverse: The inscription '...RELAWM14771
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German China Campaign Medal 1900-1901
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German China Campaign Medal 1900-1901. Unnamed as issued. Obverse: A German eagle with outstretched wings on the back of a Chinese dragon and a laurel wreath around the circumference. Reverse: 'W' sur...RELAWM14745
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German Elephant Order Colonial Badge
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Elephant Order Colonial Badge. Obverse: A palm tree and an elephant. The lower part is covered with oak leaves and around the upper rim are the place names 'SÜDSEE * AFRIKA * KIAUTSCHOU' referring to ...RELAWM30358
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German flag : Sergeant Major B Blyth, New South Wales Marines
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Improvised German national flag in even horizontal stripes black (top), white, red (bottom). A rough hoist to take a pole has been made by folding over one end of the flag and securing it with running...RELAWM15640
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"Head Quarters Dugout of the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train Kangaroo Beach Suvla" ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Head Quarters Dugout of the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train Kangaroo Beach Suvla" (Original inscription). This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating to the service of...P11155.005.001
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"Horse lighters in Little West Beach Suvla" (Original inscription). "Little West Beach, Suvla, ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Horse lighters in Little West Beach Suvla" (Original inscription). "Little West Beach, Suvla, Gallipoli. Trestle Pier completed with Egyptian iron pontoons at end and Horse lighters alongside" (Album...P11155.010.001
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Identification bracelet : Gunner I L Berthet, French Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Oval shaped metal identity disc on a bracelet chain. Engraved on the obverse is 'IVAR BERTHET / 1918' and on the reverse is 'SHANGHAI / 70'. The chain is slightly rusty and is attached to the oval p...REL34065
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"Indian Mule Corps lines at Suvla" (Original inscription). "View of Suvla Bay with usual strafe ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Indian Mule Corps lines at Suvla" (Original inscription). "View of Suvla Bay with usual strafe going on in distance" (Album caption). This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating...P11155.011.001
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"In Sulva Bay. Wreck of T.B.D." (Original inscription) [T.B.D. - Torpedo Boat Destroyer]. This ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"In Sulva Bay. Wreck of T.B.D." (Original inscription) [T.B.D. - Torpedo Boat Destroyer]. This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating to the service of Lieutenant Commander Leigh...P11155.019.001
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"Kangaroo Beach Suvla on a windy day. The 'Owner's' Dugout awash" (Album caption). This image is ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Kangaroo Beach Suvla on a windy day. The 'Owner's' Dugout awash" (Album caption). This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating to the service of Lieutenant Commander Leighton Sey...P11155.006.001
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"Kangaroo Beach Suvla with camp of 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train and cemetery on ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Kangaroo Beach Suvla with camp of 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train and cemetery on left" (Original inscription)."Suvla Bay, Gallipoli. Our permanent 'Crib' Piers at 'Kangaroo' Beach" (Album ...P11155.004.001
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Karda knife : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Karda knife. Part of a set of two small knives used in conjunction with a kukri. This knife has a multitude of uses, though it is primarily used for skinning animals. This example has a similar blade ...REL39718.003
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Kukri : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
This example is a 'siropate' kukri which means it is designed purely for war fighting. The handle of the kukri is made from hard wood and is fashioned in a way that is comfortable to grip and use. Two...REL39718.001
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Kukri scabbard : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Kukri scabbard with khaki cloth outer, for wear with British pattern webbing. The scabbard is made from hand tanned and hand sewn leather. The throat of the scabbard has four storage points. The main ...REL39718.002
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"Lieut Commander Bracegirdle's Dug Out at Suvla" (Original inscription). "Looking from the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"Lieut Commander Bracegirdle's Dug Out at Suvla" (Original inscription). "Looking from the 'owners' dugout into wardroom Kangaroo Beach Suvla" (Album caption). This image is from one of two albums (P1...P11155.008.001
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Lieutenant (Lt) Yelverton George Lindeman Lindeman (right) at the head of his mounted patrol in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Lieutenant (Lt) Yelverton George Lindeman Lindeman (right) at the head of his mounted patrol in the middle of February 1901. His 'Ocean Dragons' went after bandits but all they found was a Chinese fun...A05058
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Major General Charles Gordon
Art
Maker: Unknown Troedel & Co. [Melbourne]
Major General Charles George Gordon, CB, wearing decorated jacket and fezART50014
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Oversized Wallet 1 of 1 - Commissioning certificates and honorary member certificate to the Military Order of the Dragon issued to Melnotte Arthur Roberts, 1897-1906
Digitised Collection
Maker: Government of New South Wales Unknown
Collection relating to the Australian Colonial Forces and Boxer Uprising service of Lieutenant Melnotte Arthur Roberts, New South Wales Naval Contingent, Australia and the United States of America, 18...AWM2020.22.324
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Pair of Miniature medals : Lancelot Giles, British Consular Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of miniature medals comprising the Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George and a China Medal, 1900, with the bar 'DEFENCE OF LEGATIONS'. Complete with ribbons and a brooch pin ba...REL/09932.001
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Pair of silver fingernail guards: Sergeant Major H W Blyth, New South Wales Naval Contingent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of silver fingernail guards with embossed plum blossum decoration surrounded by a meander pattern border.REL/00743.002
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Piece of HMCS Protector : Lieutenant J D E Turner, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Piece of HMCS Protector encased in resin and perspex. A silver plate on the front of the casing reads .HMCS Protector 1884 - 1924'.REL39306
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Ribbon bar : Lancelot Giles, British Consular Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Ribbon bar comprising the Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George and a China Medal, 1900. Sewn onto a pin brooch and fitted in a small blue leatherette case with the two miniature me...REL/09932.002
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Royal Artillery shoulder flashes : Major L W Bowley, Royal Artillery, British Army
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A pair of Royal Artillery shoulder flashes. The flashes are both arc-shaped with a dark blue wool felt background and have cotton material backing. Embroidered onto each flash with red cotton is 'ROYA...REL39720
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Souvenir embroidery : Seaman Hans Schütt, SMS Leipzig
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Chinese manufactured embroidered silk floss souvenir on a dark grey silk ground. Some sections have been embroidered separately and then appliquéd to the cloth, while others have been directly embroid...REL34560
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Souvenir tray : Gunner J D E Turner, South Australian Naval Forces
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Circular brass tray engraved with an illustrative Chinese scene. A woman is looking out of a window, which is in the shape of a sailboat, down onto a man holding a fan. Both figures are in traditional...REL39308
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S.S. Salamis departs Sydney with Victorian and NSW Naval Contingent for China, July 1900.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
S.S. Salamis departs Sydney with Victorian and NSW Naval Contingent for China, July 1900.A05042
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Stern ornament : SMS Emden
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Stern ornament of SMS Emden, made of painted and gilded timber. The ornament, made in three pieces, is curved to follow the contour of the Emden's stern. The carved decoration comprises a large imperi...RELAWM11356
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The artillery of the NSW contingent of the NSW Naval Brigade which went to Tientsin in China in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The artillery of the NSW contingent of the NSW Naval Brigade which went to Tientsin in China in July 1900 to help the British suppress the Boxer Rebellion. It may have been getting ready for the Inter...A05043
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The Great Wall of China which stretches a long distance across the country.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The Great Wall of China which stretches a long distance across the country.A05046
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The ornately decorated chamber holding the coffin of the deceased being carried at shoulder ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The ornately decorated chamber holding the coffin of the deceased being carried at shoulder height during a funeral procession somewhere in China at the beginning of the 20th century.A05034
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"The Pontoon Pier at Kangaroo Beach Suvla in early days of landing" (Original inscription). This ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"The Pontoon Pier at Kangaroo Beach Suvla in early days of landing" (Original inscription). This image is from one of two albums (P11155 and P11165) relating to the service of Lieutenant Commander Lei...P11155.001.001
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The Sluice Gate, the route by which General Sir Alfred Gaselee and the British Forces entered ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The Sluice Gate, the route by which General Sir Alfred Gaselee and the British Forces entered Tartar City in Peking to end the siege during the Boxer Rebellion of 1900-1901.A04496
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"The solid piers built by the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train to replace the pontoon ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"The solid piers built by the 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train to replace the pontoon piers at Kangaroo Beach Suvla" (Original inscription). "Kangaroo Beach, Suvla. Showing permanent 'Crib' P...P11155.002.001
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"The 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train erecting a Trestle Pier at Little West Beach ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"The 1st Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train erecting a Trestle Pier at Little West Beach Suvla" (Original inscription). "Little West Beach, Suvla, Gallipoli. One of our trestle piers (incomplete)" ...P11155.009.001
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"The wrecked T.B.D broken in half" (Original inscription) [T.B.D. - Torpedo Boat Destroyer]. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"The wrecked T.B.D broken in half" (Original inscription) [T.B.D. - Torpedo Boat Destroyer]. "Showing the good old 'Louis' broken in half with stern towards us "(Album caption). This image is from one...P11155.021.001
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Two Chinese carpenters workings with traditional tools of the period in Peking, China.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Two Chinese carpenters workings with traditional tools of the period in Peking, China.A05065
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Undress sword belt : Lieutenant J D E Turner, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Naval officer's undress sword belt. Black morocco leather belt and sling with brass fittings. A plain brass sword hook hangs from the sling to suspend the sword short. The belt is fastened in front wi...REL39304.002
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Unloading stores from SS Salamis which carried contingents of the NSW Naval Brigade which went to ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Unloading stores from SS Salamis which carried contingents of the NSW Naval Brigade which went to China to help the British suppress the Boxer Rebellion in 1900.A05057
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[Watch the Western Europe War Zone...]
Art
Maker: Unknown
This Chinese poster from the final months of the First World War comments on the results of the Second Battle of the Marne and ultimately the breaking of the Hindenburg Line. In newsreel-like fashion,...AWM2017.916.9
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"West Beach Suvla after a moderate Gale. Notice all the lighters wrecked round the rocks" ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"West Beach Suvla after a moderate Gale. Notice all the lighters wrecked round the rocks" (Original inscription). "Wrecked Lighters (ashore) West Beach Suvla after a storm. 1st RANBT busy at salvage w...P11155.023.001
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"West Beach Suvla in early days of landing"(Original inscription). "West Beach Suvla Gallipoli. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
"West Beach Suvla in early days of landing"(Original inscription). "West Beach Suvla Gallipoli. This picture should come before the one over page [P11155.023.001] and will show the alterations made at...P11155.024.001