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2/3 A.A. Regt Searchlight Bty site
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Maker: Friend, Donald
anti-aircraft; 2/3rd Australian Anti-Aircraft Regiment; campaign; anti-aircraft searchlightART23260
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A B-24 Liberator bomber of the RAAF dropping leaflets on Japanese positions as it flies over the ...
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Maker: Unknown
A B-24 Liberator bomber of the RAAF dropping leaflets on Japanese positions as it flies over the wrecked remains of a Japanese Ki-49 Donryu (Helen) bomber.109081
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ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO IN 1945.
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ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO IN 1945.045056
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ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO IN 1945.
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ALLIED LANDING CRAFT AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO IN 1945.045057
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Aluminium plaque : Private W C Davis, 2/18 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Davis, Walter Charles
An aluminium plaque cut in the shape of Australia. Engraved onto the plaque are the maker's details ‘N.X. 40190 PTE. DAVIS W. C. COY. 2/18 BN. CHANGI 15-2-42.', and the names of his relatives, ‘UNCLE ...REL33300
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A MOSQUITO AIRCRAFT OF NO 1 SQUADRON RAAF ON THE AIRSTRIP AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, AFTER ...
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A MOSQUITO AIRCRAFT OF NO 1 SQUADRON RAAF ON THE AIRSTRIP AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, AFTER THE ALLIED LANDING IN JUNE 1945.045059
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AN RAAF MUSTANG OF NO 84 SQUADRON ON THE AIRSTRIP AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO AFTER THE ALLIED ...
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AN RAAF MUSTANG OF NO 84 SQUADRON ON THE AIRSTRIP AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO AFTER THE ALLIED LANDING IN JUNE 1945.045060
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AR14 Receiver
Technology
Maker: Unknown
AR14 radio contained in green wooden box with white writing on the top 'Miss D. SUMMERSON, LAWAS VIA LABUAN SARAWAK BORNEO'. On the Side of the box is stamped in white paint 'RAAF CASE TRANSIT. REF ...REL33430
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ARTILLERY AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO IN 1945.
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ARTILLERY AT LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO IN 1945.045052
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As Australian infantry advance north-west from the Labuan airstrip they shelter from Japanese ...
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Maker: Band, Jack
As Australian infantry advance north-west from the Labuan airstrip they shelter from Japanese sniper fire behind wrecked trucks. The soldiers are advancing (or sheltering) behind an Australian Matilda...018672
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AT SEA 1946-01-01. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS COMPETE FOR POSSESSION OF THE QUOIT DURING A GAME OF DECK ...
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AT SEA 1946-01-01. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS COMPETE FOR POSSESSION OF THE QUOIT DURING A GAME OF DECK HOCKEY PLAYED TO SELECT MEN FOR A COMPETITION WITH A TEAM FROM THE SHIP'S COMPANY OF HMS VENGEANCE. THE A...123657
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AT SEA 1946-01-03. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WATCH A GAME OF DECK HOCKEY PLAYED IN ORDER TO SELECT MEN TO ...
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AT SEA 1946-01-03. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WATCH A GAME OF DECK HOCKEY PLAYED IN ORDER TO SELECT MEN TO COMPETE WITH A TEAM FROM THE SHIP'S COMPANY OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS VENGEANCE. THE VESSEL HAD EMBA...123653
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AT SEA 1946-01-03. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WATCH A GAME OF DECK HOCKEY PLAYED IN ORDER TO SELECT MEN TO ...
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AT SEA 1946-01-03. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WATCH A GAME OF DECK HOCKEY PLAYED IN ORDER TO SELECT MEN TO COMPETE WITH A TEAM FROM THE SHIP'S COMPANY OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMS VENGEANCE. THE VESSEL HAD EMBA...123651
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AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. 151133 LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN BRUCE SPENCE, VOLUNTEER ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. 151133 LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN BRUCE SPENCE, VOLUNTEER FOR THE RAAF COMPONENT OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF) MADE HIMSELF COMFORTABLE IN A ...OG3791
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AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF OPERATIONS OFFICER 441405 ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF OPERATIONS OFFICER 441405 FLYING OFFICER BRIAN WILLIAMS OF MT LAWLEY, WA, MORE THAN A THOUSAND MILES FROM THE WING'S MUSTANG AIRCRA...OG3793
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AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. RAAF VOLUNTEERS, FROM NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF, ON ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. RAAF VOLUNTEERS, FROM NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF, ON THE LONG VOYAGE TO KURE, JAPAN, ENJOYED A QUIET CARD GAME OF "TWO UP" IN A SHELTERED SPOT ON THE DECK OF ...OG3789
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AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. TINNED AND FRESH FOOD FOR EVERY MEAL OF THE VOYAGE TO ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
AT SEA EN ROUTE FROM LABUAN. C. 1946-02-19. TINNED AND FRESH FOOD FOR EVERY MEAL OF THE VOYAGE TO KURE, JAPAN, KEPT THESE MEN FROM NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF HAPPY ABOARD HMS GLENGYLE.OG3794
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AT SEA, EN ROUTE TO LABUAN ISLAND 9 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF 3 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 2/2 MACHINE GUN ...
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AT SEA, EN ROUTE TO LABUAN ISLAND 9 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF 3 PLATOON, C COMPANY, 2/2 MACHINE GUN BATTALION, ABOARD LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 749, BEING BRIEFED BY SERGEANT D SHEPHERD ON THEIR PART IN THE ...111158
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. ENSIGN LA BELLE, CAPTAIN AND MEMBER OF THE CREW OF THE UNITED STATES LANDING ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. ENSIGN LA BELLE, CAPTAIN AND MEMBER OF THE CREW OF THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 640, WHICH CARRIED A SPECIAL DETAIL OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION TO LABUAN FOR THE OBO...108839
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At sea, escorting destroyer escort USS Albert T Harris (DE-447), passing messages along a line to ...
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At sea, escorting destroyer escort USS Albert T Harris (DE-447), passing messages along a line to the United States Landing Ship Tank LST-640, which has troops of 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion ...108843
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. JOHN R. BODLE, US NAVY, CUTTING THE HAIR OF SERGEANT D. DUTHRIE, 2/43RD ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. JOHN R. BODLE, US NAVY, CUTTING THE HAIR OF SERGEANT D. DUTHRIE, 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION ABOARD THE UNITES STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 640, WHILE EN ROUTE TO LABUAN FOR THEI...108847
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. CORPORAL R G CLERKE, AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS COMPANY, 1 BEACH GROUP, ...
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. CORPORAL R G CLERKE, AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS COMPANY, 1 BEACH GROUP, CUTTING THE HAIR OF A CREW MEMBER ABOARD LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 749 DURING THE JOURNEY TO LABUAN ISLAND ...111160
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF 1 BEACH GROUP RELAXING ON THE STERN OF LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 749 ...
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF 1 BEACH GROUP RELAXING ON THE STERN OF LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 749 WHILE ON THEIR WAY TO LABUAN ISLAND TO TAKE PART IN THE OBOE 6 OPERATION. OTHER VESSELS IN THE CONVOY ...111159
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF 2/12 FIELD REGIMENT ATTENDING MESS PARADE ABOARD LANDING CRAFT ...
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. MEMBERS OF 2/12 FIELD REGIMENT ATTENDING MESS PARADE ABOARD LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 749 DURING THEIR JOURNEY TO LABUAN ISLAND TO TAKE PART IN THE OBOE 6 OPERATION.111156
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. PRIVATE G S HAMBLEY (1) AND PTE E W AVERY (2), MEMBERS OF 2/2 MACHINE GUN ...
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AT SEA, 9 JUNE 1945. PRIVATE G S HAMBLEY (1) AND PTE E W AVERY (2), MEMBERS OF 2/2 MACHINE GUN BATTALION, CARRYING OUT A MAINTENANCE CHECK ON THEIR VICKERS GUN ABOARD LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 749. THE M...111157
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AT SEA, LABUAN ISLAND AREA. 18 JUNE 1945. A WRECKED JAPANESE CARGO VESSEL RESTING ON THE SEA BED, ...
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AT SEA, LABUAN ISLAND AREA. 18 JUNE 1945. A WRECKED JAPANESE CARGO VESSEL RESTING ON THE SEA BED, SOUTH OF LABUAN ISLAND.109703
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN J. THWAITES, RAAF (1) AND PRIVATE M. GOLEDGE (2) AND ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN J. THWAITES, RAAF (1) AND PRIVATE M. GOLEDGE (2) AND SERGEANT R. ABRAHAM (3) OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION, HAVING BREAKFAST ABOARD THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHI...108845
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ PLATOON, 1ST BEACH GROUP, EATING THEIR LUNCH ABOARD THE LANDING ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ PLATOON, 1ST BEACH GROUP, EATING THEIR LUNCH ABOARD THE LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 955, EN ROUTE TO LABUAN FOR THE OBOE 6 OPERATION.108807
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE ATTENDING LUNCH PARADE ABOARD THE LANDING ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE ATTENDING LUNCH PARADE ABOARD THE LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 955, EN ROUTE TO LABUAN FOR THE OBOE 6 OPERATION.108805
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, EATING THEIR LUNCH ABOARD THE LANDING ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, EATING THEIR LUNCH ABOARD THE LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 955, EN ROUTE TO LABUAN FOR THE OBOE 6 OPERATION.108806
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, EATING THEIR LUNCH ABOARD THE LANDING ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-09. MEMBERS OF HQ 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE, EATING THEIR LUNCH ABOARD THE LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY 955, EN ROUTE TO LABUAN FOR THE OBOE 6 OPERATION.108808
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. MEMBERS OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION ATTENDING MESS PARADE WITH THEIR LIFE ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. MEMBERS OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION ATTENDING MESS PARADE WITH THEIR LIFE JACKETS ABOARD THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 640, WHILE EN ROUTE FOR LABUAN FOR THEIR PART ...108844
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL DETAIL OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION, ENJOYING THEIR ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL DETAIL OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION, ENJOYING THEIR RATIONS ABOARD THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 640, DESPITE THEIR UNCOMFORTABLE LIFEJACKETS, ...108840
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL DETAIL OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION, RELAXING, DESPITE ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. MEMBERS OF THE SPECIAL DETAIL OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION, RELAXING, DESPITE BAD WEATHER, ON THE DECK OF THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 649, WHICH IS TAKING THEM TO L...108842
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. PRIVATE (PTE) L. COX (1), PTE R. GIBBON (2) AND PTE W. NOTTAGE (3) MEMBERS OF ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. PRIVATE (PTE) L. COX (1), PTE R. GIBBON (2) AND PTE W. NOTTAGE (3) MEMBERS OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION, CHECKING THEIR WEAPONS ABOARD THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 6...108846
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. SX9364 LIEUTENANT COLONEL MERVYN RODERICK JEANES, CO 2/43RD INFANTRY ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. SX9364 LIEUTENANT COLONEL MERVYN RODERICK JEANES, CO 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION (2), USING THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM WHILE EN ROUTE TO LABUAN TO GIVE HIS BATTALION THE COMPLETE PLAN...108838
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. THE TWIN 40MM BOFORS OF THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 640, ...
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AT SEA, 1945-06-08. THE TWIN 40MM BOFORS OF THE UNITED STATES LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST), 640, WHICH IS CARRYING TROOPS OF 2/43RD INFANTRY BATTALION TO LABUAN FOR THEIR PART IN THE OBOE 6 OPERATION. BAL...108849
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Australian MK II steel helmet with bullet hole : Private J H Smith, 2/28 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Mk II steel helmet, complete with sprung cotton tape chinstrap, brass buckle, and rubber impregnated cotton liner. 'Size 7' is painted in white on the inside of the liner. The liner is miss...REL/14373.001
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Australia Service Medal : Flight Lieutenant J R Austin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL31727.006
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Australia Service Medal : Lieutenant F W Morcom, 2/14 Field Company, Royal Australian Engineers
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL40880.005
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 : Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-1945. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28964.011
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Autographed good luck flag carried by Japanese soldier Muto Nagaichi at Labuan in 1945
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Printed rayon Japanese national flag bearing two large characters across the top expressing the wish for 'inevitable victory'. Two rows of large characters running down the right side give the name of...REL36432
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Banknotes for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Various
Banknotes forming part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron. The notes comprise: 1 US one Dollar note, 1 Philippine one Peso note, 1 Sarawak one Dol...REL30802.012
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BATTLE DAMAGE TO VICTORIA, CAPITAL OF LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, IN 1945.
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BATTLE DAMAGE TO VICTORIA, CAPITAL OF LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, IN 1945.045055
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BATTLE DAMAGE TO VICTORIA, CAPITAL OF LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, IN 1945.
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BATTLE DAMAGE TO VICTORIA, CAPITAL OF LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, IN 1945.045053
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Black neck tie : Flight Lieutenant S H Gowing, 13 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Gordon
Royal Australian Air Force black neck tie with makers label sewn on inside seam.REL/10883.001
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Black neck tie : Flight Lieutenant S H Gowing, 13 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Tootal
Royal Australian Air Force black neck tie with makers label sewn on inside seam.REL/10883.002
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Black neck tie : Flight Lieutenant S H Gowing, 13 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Australian Air Force black neck tie.REL/10883.003
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BOFU, JAPAN. 1946-03-18. ON THEIR WAY TO THEIR QUARTERS IN THE BACK OF A TRUCK, A FEW MINUTES ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BOFU, JAPAN. 1946-03-18. ON THEIR WAY TO THEIR QUARTERS IN THE BACK OF A TRUCK, A FEW MINUTES AFTER LANDING AFTER FLYING FROM OKINAWA, THESE NO. 82 SQUADRON RAAF PILOTS WERE HAPPY AT REACHING JAPAN AT...OG3830
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BOFU, JAPAN. 1946-03-18. 1319 WING COMMANDER ANDY D. SWAN MBE OF ELWOOD, VIC, SENIOR ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BOFU, JAPAN. 1946-03-18. 1319 WING COMMANDER ANDY D. SWAN MBE OF ELWOOD, VIC, SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER NO. 81 FIGHTER WING RAAF (LEFT), GREETING 2623 SQUADRON LEADER (SQN LDR) FRANK SCHAAF DFC OF...OG3831
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Bombed building, Labuan
Art
Maker: Newton, Max
Depicts the wreckage of a bombed building in Victoria Town, Labuan. The wreckage partially reveals the interior of the buildling. A bulldozer works to gather the rubble and fallen masonry for airstrip...ART26809
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BORNEO. 1945-09. A JAPANESE AIRCRAFT, ON ITS WAY FROM KUCHING TO HEADQUARTERS 9TH DIVISION, ...
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Maker: Horner, Arthur Wakefield
BORNEO. 1945-09. A JAPANESE AIRCRAFT, ON ITS WAY FROM KUCHING TO HEADQUARTERS 9TH DIVISION, LABUAN, WHERE IT WILL BE SURRENDERED.133920
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Borneo Area. 1945-06. Troops bound for Labuan on an Landing Ship, Tank (LST) get last minute ...
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Borneo Area. 1945-06. Troops bound for Labuan on an Landing Ship, Tank (LST) get last minute instructions.018625
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BORNEO. 1945-08-13. ELEVEN SURVIVORS OF AN AMERICAN LIBERATOR AIRCRAFT WHICH CRASHED IN BORNEO ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BORNEO. 1945-08-13. ELEVEN SURVIVORS OF AN AMERICAN LIBERATOR AIRCRAFT WHICH CRASHED IN BORNEO LIVED IN A DYAK VILLAGE FOR EIGHT MONTHS. THEY WERE FOUND AND FLOWN OUT BY RAAF AUSTER PILOTS OF NO. 16 A...OG3201
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BORNEO. 1945-08-13. GUARDING ONE OF THE RAAF AUSTER AIRCRAFT OF NO. 16 AIR OBSERVATION POST ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BORNEO. 1945-08-13. GUARDING ONE OF THE RAAF AUSTER AIRCRAFT OF NO. 16 AIR OBSERVATION POST FLIGHT RAAF BASED AT LABUAN WHICH RESCUED ELEVEN AMERICAN FLYERS FROM A BORNEO VALLEY, THIS DYAK WARRIOR CLA...OG3200
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BORNEO. 1945-08-13. HEAD-HUNTING DYAKS BUILT THIS BAMBOO AIRSTRIP FOR THE RAAF AUSTER RESCUE ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BORNEO. 1945-08-13. HEAD-HUNTING DYAKS BUILT THIS BAMBOO AIRSTRIP FOR THE RAAF AUSTER RESCUE PILOTS OF NO. 16 AIR OBSERVATION POST FLIGHT RAAF BASED AT LABUAN. MODERN TOOLS WERE DROPPED TO THE TRIBESM...OG3199
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Borneo. 9 June 1945. A Labuan Island, British North Borneo bound convoy near Balabak Island. ...
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Borneo. 9 June 1945. A Labuan Island, British North Borneo bound convoy near Balabak Island. Australian assault troops crowd the decks of American landing craft infantry (LCI), No. 746. This was the l...018656
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Borneo. 10 June 1945. The landing of Australians on Labuan Island, British North Borneo. ...
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Borneo. 10 June 1945. The landing of Australians on Labuan Island, British North Borneo. Australian assault troops crowd the decks of American landing craft infantry (LCI), No. 746. This was the longe...018655
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BORNEO. 1945-08-13. TO RESCUE SURVIVORS OF AMERICAN LIBERATOR CREWS, RAAF AUSTER PILOTS OF NO. 16 ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BORNEO. 1945-08-13. TO RESCUE SURVIVORS OF AMERICAN LIBERATOR CREWS, RAAF AUSTER PILOTS OF NO. 16 AIR OBSERVATION POST FLIGHT RAAF BASED AT LABUAN STAKED THEIR LIVES AGAINST UNPREDICTABLE CLOUDS WHICH...OG3198
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BRITISH NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-17. LIEUTENANT D. VALENTINE (RIGHT) ADC TO BRIGADIER W. J. V. ...
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BRITISH NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-17. LIEUTENANT D. VALENTINE (RIGHT) ADC TO BRIGADIER W. J. V. WINDEYER DSO ED (LEFT), IN THE STARBOARD BLISTER OF A CATALINA AMPHIBIAN AIRCRAFT. THE TWO MEN WERE EN R...124953
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flight Lieutenant J R Austin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL31727.005
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Note that, although Rear Admiral Farncomb was three times Mentioned in Despatches, no Oak Leaf is carried on the ribbon.REL28964.010
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BROOKETON, BRUNEI. 1945-06-15. NX194607 PRIVATE H. W. SHARPE IS BEING UNLOADED FROM AN AMBULANCE ...
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BROOKETON, BRUNEI. 1945-06-15. NX194607 PRIVATE H. W. SHARPE IS BEING UNLOADED FROM AN AMBULANCE AT BRUNEI BAY AND WILL BE EVACUATED BY A LANDING CRAFT MECHANISED COURIER BARGE OF "C" COMPANY, 593RD E...134863
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BROWN BEACH, LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-06. AMERICAN LANDING CRAFT STRANDED ON THE FORESHORE. (NAVAL ...
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BROWN BEACH, LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-06. AMERICAN LANDING CRAFT STRANDED ON THE FORESHORE. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).305120
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BROWN BEACH, LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-06. US NAVY PERSONNEL INSPECTING A WRECKED JAPANESE AICHI E13A1 ...
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BROWN BEACH, LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-06. US NAVY PERSONNEL INSPECTING A WRECKED JAPANESE AICHI E13A1 NAVY TYPE 0 RECONNAISSANCE SEAPLANE MODEL 11 (JAKE). (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).305121
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Brown Beach landing, Labuan
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
Depicting troops disembarking from the landing ship into the surf. Sappers of the 2/7th Australian Field Company were in the first wave to clear the beach of mines. The assault battalions were the 2/4...ART23224
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BRUNEI BAY AREA, BORNEO. 24 JUNE 1945. GENERAL SIR THOMAS A BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED ...
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BRUNEI BAY AREA, BORNEO. 24 JUNE 1945. GENERAL SIR THOMAS A BLAMEY, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA AND MEMBERS OF HIS PARTY BOARDING THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH TO RETURN TO L...110027
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BRUNEI BAY, BORNEO. 1945-06-10. AWAITING ORDERS TO GO ASHORE, AFTER THREE AND A HALF YEARS ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BRUNEI BAY, BORNEO. 1945-06-10. AWAITING ORDERS TO GO ASHORE, AFTER THREE AND A HALF YEARS ABSENCE FROM BORNEO, 265826 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT E. H. ELAM RAAF GAZES INTENTLY TOWARDS THE LABUAN ISLAND COASTL...OG2905
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BRUNEI BAY, BORNEO. 1945-08-21. LIFE IN THE TROPICS AS IT SHOULD BE IS EXPERIENCED BY 128854 ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BRUNEI BAY, BORNEO. 1945-08-21. LIFE IN THE TROPICS AS IT SHOULD BE IS EXPERIENCED BY 128854 LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN (LAC) LEO O'BRIEN OF PRAHRAN, VIC AND 76794 LAC BERT GODFREY OF CUNNAMULLA, QLD. THEY A...OG3285
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BRUNEI BAY, BORNEO. 1945-08-21. SINCE SHE LEFT MELBOURNE, VIC, ON CHRISTMAS EVE, 1943, TO BEGIN ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
BRUNEI BAY, BORNEO. 1945-08-21. SINCE SHE LEFT MELBOURNE, VIC, ON CHRISTMAS EVE, 1943, TO BEGIN HER SERVICE IN THE RAAF, THE 35 TON 65 FOOT FORMER HOBART PLEASURE CRAFT ARCADIA, SERIAL NO. RAAF 016-9,...OG3288
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BRUNEI, BORNEO. 24 JUNE 1945. DYAKS AND MEMBERS OF HQ 20 INFANTRY BRIGADE, LOOKING AT JAPANESE ...
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BRUNEI, BORNEO. 24 JUNE 1945. DYAKS AND MEMBERS OF HQ 20 INFANTRY BRIGADE, LOOKING AT JAPANESE PRISONERS OF WAR IN A LANDING CRAFT MECHANISED. THE PRISONERS ARE BEING TAKEN TO LABUAN ISLAND.110096
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Cap Badge : Squadron Leader B A Grace, 82 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAAF officer's cap badge on a dark blue cloth ground. Attached to the cloth are three pressed brass badges: a King's crown with red felt backing and enamel jewels; a RAAF eagle, and a pair of crossed ...REL40972
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Captain James Mellor
Art
Maker: Watson, Douglas
Portrait depicting Captain James Corry Mellor, SX13831, Camp Commandant, Headquarters, 9th Australian Division, formerly Royal Australian Artillery, 2/7th Australian Field Regiment, 7th Australian Div...ART22438
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Captured Japanese H.Q. Don Company, Labuan
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
This local house was previously used as Japanese commander's headquarters, but had since been claimed for use by the Australians.ART23246
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ...
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Maker: Burke, Frank Albert Charles
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMAND 9TH DIVISION, STANDS AT THE BOW OF A SMALL BOAT TO TALK TO OFFICERS STANDING AT T...121839
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ...
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Maker: Burke, Frank Albert Charles
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMAND 9TH DIVISION, WALKING UP THE RAMP OF LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 408 TO BID BON VOYA...121840
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. LEFT TO RIGHT: SX16605 SERGEANT H. ...
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Maker: Burke, Frank Albert Charles
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. LEFT TO RIGHT: SX16605 SERGEANT H. MUNRO AND NX103883 SERGEANT O. L. BATES, BOTH OF 66TH BATTALION HEADQUARTERS. THEY ARE STANDING BESIDE TH...121837
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CIRCULAR QUAY, NSW 1946-01-12. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM A FERRY. THESE 9TH DIVISION ...
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CIRCULAR QUAY, NSW 1946-01-12. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM A FERRY. THESE 9TH DIVISION LONG SERVICE MEN HAD RETURNED HOME FROM LABUAN ABOARD HMS (LATER HMAS) VENGEANCE, A RN ESCORT CARRIER.. (...124588
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CIRCULAR QUAY, NSW 1946-01-12. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM A FERRY. THESE 9TH DIVISION ...
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CIRCULAR QUAY, NSW 1946-01-12. AUSTRALIAN TROOPS DISEMBARKING FROM A FERRY. THESE 9TH DIVISION LONG SERVICE MEN HAD RETURNED HOME FROM LABUAN ABOARD HMS (LATER HMAS) VENGEANCE, A RN ESCORT CARRIER.. (...124587
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Coins for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint Royal Mint
Coins for Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron. There are 57 British and Australian One Penny coins, divided as follows: 16 Queen Victoria (5 'Very Young Q...REL30802.002
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Coins (various currencies) for Two Up set : Private M G Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Various
Coins forming part of the Two Up set used by NX203594 Private Milton George Heuston, 2/12 Commando Squadron. The coins comprise: 6 Australian two Shilling coins (Florins), 4 New Guinean one Shilling c...REL30802.011
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DAMAGED BUILDINGS IN VICTORIA, CAPITAL OF LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, IN 1945.
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DAMAGED BUILDINGS IN VICTORIA, CAPITAL OF LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, IN 1945.045054
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DAMAGED JAPANESE AIRCRAFT ON LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, AFTER THE ALLIED LANDING IN JUNE 1945.
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DAMAGED JAPANESE AIRCRAFT ON LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH BORNEO, AFTER THE ALLIED LANDING IN JUNE 1945.045058
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Darwin, NT. 1945-09. Colonel A. M. Sage (left), Matron-in-Charge of the Australian Army Nursing ...
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Darwin, NT. 1945-09. Colonel A. M. Sage (left), Matron-in-Charge of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), returns from a tour of inspection of Singapore, Java, Labuan, Morotai and Manila. She is...NWA1015
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Defence Medal : Flight Lieutenant J R Austin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL31727.004
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Defence Medal : Squadron Leader B A Grace, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Pantograph engraved around edge with recipient's details. Post-war re-issue.REL40965.005
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Diary relating to service of Hugh Rayson, 1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Rayson, Hugh
Diary relating to the Second World War service of NX34706 Major Hugh Rayson MC, 2/10 Australian Field Ambulance. The diary covers the cessation of hostilities in Borneo around 29 August 1945 and conti...AWM2019.22.137
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Dinah - wrecked Japanese bomber
Art
Maker: Friend, Donald
Depicts a wrecked Japanese bomber on the air strip at Labuan, Borneo. In 1942, Donald Friend enlisting with the AIF, was posted as a gunner to the artillery unit near Albury. In 1945, Friend was sele...ART22177
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EN ROUTE LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-30. MEMBERS OF 11 AIR MAINTENANCE PLATOON, AUSTRALIAN ARMY ...
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EN ROUTE LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-30. MEMBERS OF 11 AIR MAINTENANCE PLATOON, AUSTRALIAN ARMY SERVICE CORPS, PREPARED SUPPLIES FOR AIR DROPPING TO PRISONERS OF WAR (POW) AND INTERNEES IN THE POW CAMP AT ...115444
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EN ROUTE TO LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-30. TWO BOOMERANG AIRCRAFT OF 4 TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE ...
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EN ROUTE TO LABUAN ISLAND. 1945-08-30. TWO BOOMERANG AIRCRAFT OF 4 TACTICAL RECONNAISSANCE SQUADRON, RAAF.115445
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Even the monkeys want a hand in wiping the Japanese out of Borneo. Judy, mascot of No. 93 "Green ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
Even the monkeys want a hand in wiping the Japanese out of Borneo. Judy, mascot of No. 93 "Green Ghost" (Beaufighter) Squadron, RAAF, autographs a rocket under the approving eye of her owner, 51549 Co...OG3163
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EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, SYDNEY, NSW 1946-01-26. A TERRAIN MODEL OF THE VICTORIA HARBOUR, LABUAN ...
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EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, SYDNEY, NSW 1946-01-26. A TERRAIN MODEL OF THE VICTORIA HARBOUR, LABUAN ISLAND, BORNEO, ON A SCALE OF 1:5000. THE MODEL WAS CONSTRUCTED BY THE 2/1ST ARMY TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY (AT...124909
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EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, SYDNEY, NSW 1946-01-26. A TERRAIN MODEL OF VICTORIA HARBOUR, LABUAN ISLAND, ...
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EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, SYDNEY, NSW 1946-01-26. A TERRAIN MODEL OF VICTORIA HARBOUR, LABUAN ISLAND, BORNEO, ON A SCALE OF 1:5000. THE MODEL WAS CONSTRUCTED BY THE 2/1ST ARMY TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY (ATS) C...124902
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EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, SYDNEY, NSW 1946-01-26. A TERRAIN MODEL OF VICTORIA HARBOUR, LABUAN ISLAND, ...
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EXHIBITION BUILDINGS, SYDNEY, NSW 1946-01-26. A TERRAIN MODEL OF VICTORIA HARBOUR, LABUAN ISLAND, BORNEO, ON A SCALE OF 1:5000. THE MODEL WAS CONSTRUCTED BY THE 2/1ST ARMY TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY (ATS) C...124907
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2/12 Field Ambulance banner : Lieutenant Colonel N H Morgan, 2/12 Australian Field Ambulance
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
A unit banner for the 2/12 Australian Field Ambulance. The banner is made of unbleached calico and is painted at the centre with the Red Cross, on top of which is painted the colour patch of 2/12 Fiel...REL31811
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Flying over the prisoner of war camp (POW) in Batu Lintang at a low height, RAAF Beaufighter ...
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Maker: Unknown
Flying over the prisoner of war camp (POW) in Batu Lintang at a low height, RAAF Beaufighter pilots reported sighting white POWs, clad in khaki shorts, who excitedly waved as the RAAF aircraft flew ov...OG3250
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Flying over the prisoner of war camp (POW) in Batu Lintang at a low height, RAAF Beaufighter ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
Flying over the prisoner of war camp (POW) in Batu Lintang at a low height, RAAF Beaufighter pilots reported sighting white POWs, clad in khaki shorts, who excitedly waved as the RAAF aircraft flew ov...OG3251
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Flying over the prisoner of war camp (POW) in Batu Lintang at a low height, RAAF Beaufighter ...
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Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
Flying over the prisoner of war camp (POW) in Batu Lintang at a low height, RAAF Beaufighter pilots reported sighting white POWs, clad in khaki shorts, who excitedly waved as the RAAF aircraft flew ov...OG3249
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Forage cap : Flight Sergeant N R Maginness, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
RAAF blue wool serge forage cap lined with black cotton, with oxidised copper other rank's cap badge and two small black plastic crown and eagle buttons securing the side flaps together at the front o...REL34527.001
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GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, SUPREME COMMANDER, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA (1), ...
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GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, SUPREME COMMANDER, ALLIED LAND FORCES, SOUTH WEST PACIFIC AREA (1), LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIR LESLIE J MORSHEAD, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 1 CORPS (2) AND PARTY, INSPECTING TH...109057