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Carter, Frank (Gunner)
Private Record
Maker: Carter, Frank
Diary describing sea voyage and active service as a driver, gunner and machine gunner at numerous locations on Western Front, including Pozieres, Menin Road, and August 1918 offensive. Comments on car...PR00546
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Carter, M K
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, M K
Manuscript titled `A small ship's saga'. Carter has used his own and others' reminiscences to write an anecdotal history of WWII service on Australian Army small ships and in post war reconstruction w...MSS1259
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Chalker, Bruce Donald
Private Record
Maker: McCallum, Ian Stewart Reece, William Joseph Hodson
Two letters written to Bruce Chalker during the Second World War. The first letter is from Bruce's uncle, 17867 Stoker Petty Officer William Reece, DSM, HMAS Perth written in 1940 and the second lette...PR03470
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Chapman, Arthur Irwin (Commander b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Chapman, Arthur Irwin
Manuscript titled `The `Melbourne' collisions: `Voyager' 10th February 1964: `Frank E Evans' 3rd June 1969: a treatise of analysis and opinion by Cdr A. I. Chapman RAN (Rtd)'. Discusses collisions whe...MSS1574
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Chattaway, Francis Charles (Able Seaman, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Chattaway, Francis Charles 'Frank'
Diaries and journal describe naval battle off Java and sinking of HMAS Perth and USS Houston. Covers experiences as a POW in Java and Singapore, at numerous camps on the Burma Railway and finally in J...PR90/116
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Chief engine room artificer
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an unidentified artificer using radio equipment in the chief engine room on board HMAS "Voyager".ART27900
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Chief Stokers cloth badge : Petty Officer Stoker R D Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
In blue cotton thread, a three bladed propeller surmounted by an Imperial crown with red inserts on (stained) white cotton.REL28935
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Chief Stokers cloth badge: Petty Officer Stoker R D Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black wool category badge embroidered in red cotton with the insignia of a Chief Stoker in the shape of a King's Crown above a three bladed propeller.REL28937.001
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Chief Stokers cloth badge with bullion embroidery : Petty Officer Stoker R D Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Steven Simpson
Black wool category badge embroidered in gold bullion and red and green cotton with the insignia of Chief Stoker in the shape of a King's Crown above a three bladed propeller.REL28939.001
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Chipping hammer : Leading Seaman Radar Plotter J G Barclay, Royal Australian Navy
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Wooden handled chipping hammer. The wooden handle is offset to the face end of the head. The opposite end is formed into a sharp peen.REL39393
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Choir, HMAS 'Australia'
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A group of sailors gather around the piano as a choir, with an accordion accompanying them. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979)enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years....ART93343
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Church service, HMT "Zealandia"
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Church service for all ranks held in the lounge during the voyage from Melbourne to Fremantle.ART30024
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Cigarette tin : Private M J Gilbert, 2/21 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: G Damman & Co Pty Ltd
Blue painted and gilt 'Damman's' cigarette tin with a hinged lid. Inside the lid is printed in black: No.1 LARGE SIZE No.2 MEDIUM SIZE No.3 SMALL SIZE in small print; DAMMAN’S VIRGINIA CIGARETTES...REL31316
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Clothier, Les (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Clothier, Les
Diaries of an infantryman throughout war, with particular relevance to Tobruk, El Alamein, training on Atherton Tablelands, New Guinea and Borneo. Comments on enemy attacks, air raids, twice wounded, ...PR00588
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Cloth pouch for diary of Laurie John Smee
Digitised Collection
Maker: Smee, Laurie John
Cloth pouch relating to the First World War service of 181 Able Seaman Driver Laurie John Smee, Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train (RANBT). This is the protective cloth pouch for the diary that Sme...RCDIG0000438
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"Coastal patrol - The convoy"
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
A convoy of merchant ships with naval escort as seen from 1700 feet. Sketch made from observer's seat in an Avro Anson from 73 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, on escort duty. The plane is making...ART21784
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Collar Patch : Captain W E Dexter, Merchant Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dark blue rectangular collar patch with blue cotton braid and gilded brass Royal Naval Captain's button bearing a Tudor crowned anchor.REL/15681
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Collection related to the service of Alexander Frank Buskin
Photograph
Captain Stephen Bruce 'Bruce' Burge (in chair), medical officer, with Captain Fenton (master of Australian transport ship Chilka) and Captain Wilmot Clifton Quinnell (Veterinary Officer, Australian Li...H03223
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Collection related to the service of Alexander Frank Buskin
Photograph
Australian soldiers, aboard troopship HMAT Chilka (A51), taking part in a typical crossing the line ceremony as they sail over the Equator.H03206
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Collection related to the service of Alexander Frank Buskin
Photograph
Some members of the crew of Australian transport ship Chilka (A51) which had departed from Sydney on 7 June 1915 carrying reinforcements for the 6th, 7th and 12th Australian Light Horse Regiments to t...H03216
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Collection related to the service of Alexander Frank Buskin
Photograph
An incident when crossing the line ceremony aboard HMAT Chilka (A51). Shaving process going on now, note the razor marked "Made in Germany" on it and "Adam" is standing against the mast holding a mega...H03208
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Collection related to the service of Alexander Frank Buskin
Photograph
Unidentified members of the 7th Reinforcements, commanded by Lieutenant Alexander Frank Buskin, of the 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The men were aboard the Australian transport ship Chilka (A5...H03211
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Commemorative medallion from troop transport SS Queen Mary : Major J M L Macpherson
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Mint
Bronze commemorative medallion for the Cunard passenger liner SS Queen Mary. The obverse is cast in low relief with an image of the New York skyline viewed through and arch. Across the top of the arch...REL/13124
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Commissioning pennant, HMAS Vampire II : Commander J W Hewett, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White triangular commissioning pennant with red cross of St George. The pennant has a canvas bound hoist with a wooden toggle. The fly is frayed and has been knotted to prevent further damage.REL34723
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Connelly, John Norman (Sergeant b.1897 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Connelly, John Norman
Transcript of diaries covering service in the 1st AIF and 2nd AIF. Describes sea voyages, training, service as a machine gunner in 1st AIF, wounding and hospitalisation, camaraderie; service in 2nd AI...PR00227
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Constable, Donald Frank (Flight Lieutenant, b.1919 - d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Constable, Donald Frank Mace, H A Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 409383 Flight Lieutenant Donald Frank Constable, 78 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and the United Kingdom, 1941-1956. Wallet 1 ...PR04055
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Cookesly, Geoff (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Cookesly, Geoff
Diary and transcript describing invasion of Japanese at Ambon, initial decision to surrender,then escape from island by boat. Travelled through Ceram Islands, then through Arafura Sea to Merauke and f...PR00567
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Cook's hat : Able Seaman S M Jackson, HMAS Kanimbla
Heraldry
Maker: Aussie Chef Clothing Company
White cotton cook's hat with Velcro fastening at the rear headband. A white fabric label sewn inside the rear seam gives manufacturer's details and care instructions.REL30452
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Cowan, Gerard Henderson (Lieutenant, b.1895-d.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Cowan, Gerard Henderson
Collection relating to the First World War service of 6733 Lieutenant Gerard Henderson Cowan, 2 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, Australia, England and France, 1895-1919. Wallet 1 of 5 consists of ...3DRL/3660
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Crago, Ralph Ames (Sergeant, b.1904 - d.1990)
Private Record
Maker: Crago, Ralph Ames McQueen, Patsy
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX32513 Sergeant Ralph Ames Crago, 2/101 General Transport Company, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, and the Middle East, 1940-1943; ...PR04078
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Cranitch, Charles Matthew (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Cranitch, Charles Matthew
Letters to his sister, Kathleen, describe departure from Australia, sea voyage to Egypt via Colombo, arrival at Tel-el-Kibir where exercises begin with 5 Training Battalion. Cranitch transfers to a ma...PR91/086
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Crew members of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart engaged in physical training on ...
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
Crew members of the modified Leander Class cruiser HMAS Hobart engaged in physical training on the aft deck of the ship.001100/14
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Crisp, Cecil Hugo George (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Crisp, Cecil Hugo George
Collection relating to Sergeant Cecil Crisp who served with 53 Battalion in France during the First World War. Collection consists of letters, postcards and telegrams written home to family 1915 - 191...PR00206
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Croftos
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Sketch of a sailor called Croftos. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979)enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second World War he served on several differe...ART93336
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Cuff links : Lieutenant J Barclay, Australian Army Nursing Service
Heraldry
Maker: K G Luke
Three white metal cuff links in the form of linked white metal buttons. In the centre of each cufflink is an image of Australia with a crown above it and the words 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES'.REL/07731
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Curtis, Richard M.I.D. (Leading Seaman d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Curtis, Richard
Mixed papers relating to Curtis' service with HMAS Sydney (II), including letters to his son, steaming and gunnery summaries, narratives of action with the `Bartolomeo Colleoni', navigational bulletin...PR00228
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Damaged Hertz horn marine mine Type II: German armed merchant raider 'Wolf'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Oval shaped German moored Hertz horn contact mine. The mine's four contact horns are missing, leaving four holes around the top. The base has a bracket which originally tethered the mine to an anchor....RELAWM09902
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Dawn action stations
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Before dawn on the cold wet upper deck of HMAS "Australia". Lookouts watch the horizon, gun crews stand by, turrets are trained port and starboard and all fighting equipment is tested. Hands fall out...ART21770
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Dean, Gordon (Sapper b: 1917)
Manuscript
Maker: Dean, Gordon
Manuscript titled `One Day the Sun Will Shine', recollecting experiences with 2/2 Field Company,. Covers enlistment, training, sea voyages, leave, active service in numerous theatres, post war life, w...MSS1480
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Defence Medal : Able Seaman B E Archer, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33253.005
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Defence Medal : Able Seaman Maxwell Colin 'Jim' Plummer, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28201.003
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Defence Medal : Petty Officer H A Roope, HMAS Norman
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL44912.007
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Defence Medal : Petty Officer Stoker R D Gilmore, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28932.001
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Delbridge, Frederick (Able Seaman) 1907-1942; Delbridge, Charlie
Private Record
Maker: Delbridge, Charlie Delbridge, Frederick John
Correspondence of S/4162 Able Seaman Frederick Delbridge, HMAS Perth and S/4161 Able Seaman Charles Delbridge, HMAS Penguin. The one letter from Charles, dated 23rd October 1945, was written to his br...PR03157
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Depth charge, HMAS 'Swan'
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
View from the rear deck of HMAS 'Swan' (1937-1962) showing a plume of water from an exploding depth charge in the ship's wake.ART22338
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Desk top from HMAS Sydney (1913-1928) : C E W Bean
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Rectangular wooden desk top with two inset compartments with lift-top lids. Under both lids is a transfer with an anchor and the words 'USED IN H.M.A.S SYDNEY'. A note adhered to the base of the left ...REL39652.001
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Dexter, Walter Ernest DSO, MC, DCM (Senior Chaplain, b.1873 - d.1950)
Private Record
Maker: Dexter, Walter Ernest
Collection relating to Chaplain Walter Ernest Dexter, WW1. Diaries detail voyage to Egypt aboard first convoy, practical and spiritual assistance to troops on Gallipoli and later the Western Front. ...PR00248
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Diary for Frederick Harold Tubb, 1915
Digitised Collection
Maker: Tubb, Frederick Harold
Diary relating to the First World War service of Major Frederick Harold Tubb VC, 7th Battalion. The diary was written by Frederick Tubb between 17 August and 6 October 1915. In this diary, Tubb reco...RCDIG0000281
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Diary of Edward Lloyd Fleming, January 1944- January 1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Fleming, Edward Lloyd
Diary relating to the Second World War service of 318689 Flight Sergeant Edward Lloyd Fleming, 21 Operational Training Unit. This diary has entries written between 1 January 1944 and 22 January 1945...AWM2019.22.127
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Diary of Herbert Austin Bailey, 1917
Digitised Collection
Maker: Bailey, Herbert Austin
Diary relating to the First World War service of 19636 Sapper Herbert Austin Bailey, 15th Field Company, Australian Engineers, At Sea and England, 31 October - 26 December 1917. In this diary, Bailey...AWM2018.19.40