Photograph

At Sea. 1944-08. An aerial starboard side view of HMAS Australia.

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Photograph

Maker: Edwards, Reg J

At Sea, New Guinea. In foreground Commander A. Buchanan RAN, captain of the destroyer HMAS Arunta, watching refuelling operations during operations in northern waters in the Hollandia action. His ship...

017304

Heraldry

Maker: Unknown

Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

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Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

Depicts three sailors huddle under a table during an attack on their ship. The artist Alan Hall(1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Secon...

ART93338

Heraldry

Maker: Unknown

Band of blue cotton fabric with two thin pockets which can be buttoned closed. At the end of the pockets there is a hole that could be used to attach the item to a uniform or a surface with a large bu...

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Heraldry

Maker: Unknown

British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

REL40065.004

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

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

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

A view from the exterior of the ship looking through a porthole to a sailor typing. An officer is peering through the door. A more finished work from ART93327. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1936) enlist...

ART93328

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

Several sailor sit on deck at night. They appear to be relaxing, and are not on watch. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. Dur...

ART93340

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

Three sailors running out of the way of a Japanese aircraft and kamikaze attack. HMAS 'Australia' was the first ship to be hit by the suicide attacks during the Second World War and the ship went on t...

ART93352

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

A spilt scene of an incoming kamikaze attack and the sailors' reaction upon HMAS 'Australia'. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During t...

ART93354

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

A comic strip of an attack upon Royal Australian Navy ships by Japanese aircraft. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Wo...

ART93356

Manuscript

Maker: Je

Recollections of war service with (1) WAAAF, covering enlistment, training as operations room clerk, role and status of women (2) RAN discussing troop convoys, Japanese air attacks, invasion of Sicily...

MSS1513

Heraldry

Maker: Nakajima

Metal fragment from a Japanese Mitsubishi A6M naval Zero fighter manufactured by Nakajima, finished with green protective paint. The fragment is part of the aircraft's internal structure and has a hin...

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Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

A group of sketches depicting responses and reactions to Japanese kamikaze attacks. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During...

ART93335

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

A view from the exterior of the ship looking through a porthole to a sailor typing. An officer is peering through the door. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN...

ART93327

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

This drawing depicts the Ship's Duty Officer (SDO), HMAS Australia, hard at work. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Wo...

ART93325

Heraldry

Maker: Murdoch's

Khaki cotton drill seaman's summer flannel with square neck and short sleeves. A manufacturer's lable sewn inside back centre reads 'MURDOCH'S SYDNEY'.

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Heraldry

Maker: Murdoch's

Khaki cotton drill seaman's summer flannel with square neck and short sleeves. A manufacturer's lable sewn inside back centre reads 'MURDOCH'S SYDNEY'.

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Photograph

Maker: Short, Gordon Herbert

SKlLLED WORKMEN FROM AN AUSTRALIAN NAVAL DOCKYARD LEAVING HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA, AFTER WORKING ON INSTALLATIONS WHILE THE SHIP PROCEEDED INTO THE FORWARD BATTLE AREA. THIS SAVED VALUABLE TIME AND IS ...

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Heraldry

Maker: Unknown

1939-45 Star. Unnamed as issued.

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Heraldry

Maker: Unknown

Sailor's black ribbon cap tally with gold embroidered lettering 'H.M.A.S.'. The tally is tied into a bow at the ends and this is stitched permanently into place.

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Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

Four sailors in a small room, presumably during an attack upon HMAS 'Australia'. The title likely refers to 'technical intelligence report', implying that the cowering group faltered in their expertis...

ART93345

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

This drwaing portrays 5 sailors gathered around a table with a meagre amount of food rations. The artist, Alan Hall, is the figure on the far left. Alan Hall (1919 - 1979) enlisted in the Royal Austr...

ART93326

Art

Maker: Norton, Frank

Looking for'ard on the upper deck of HMAS "Australia". To combat the fire menace all paintwork is being reduced. Ratings are seen chipping the base of the crane. Dark grey green is American Task Force...

ART21021

Heraldry

Maker: Paulus, Albin Ludwig Unknown

Full-size violin complete except for chin board. The violin has four holes in it, and three slits on the soundboard which were repaired before the violin was revarnished. There is a printed manufact...

REL/11453.001

Art

Maker: Hall, Alan

Depicts a sailor scrubbing the deck as a commander stands over him. The artist Alan Hall (1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second Worl...

ART93333

Technology

Maker: Unknown

Wooden box constructed from five layers of wood/ply glued together to form a single piece 12 mm thick. The sides of the box are dovetailed. The 73 mm deep lid is attached to the box by two steel hinge...

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