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ANSTEY , Crispin
Manuscript
Thessis "The reception and impact of American servicemen in Sydney, 1942-1944". Examines the community response to the sudden arrival of foreign troops with particular reference to previous experience...MSS0976
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow, b. 1879 d. 1968, Official Historian
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Annotated typescript manuscript, titled "We Will Remember" submitted by C.E.W. Bean in connection with "Australia at War" edited by Norman Bartlett. Also contains material related to the war experienc...MSS0757
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Berrie, George Lachlan (Lieutenant b: 1881 d: 1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Berrie, George Lachlan
The original manuscript for the book 'Under Furred Hats' written by G.L. Berrie and published in 1919. The manuscript describes the career of the 6th Light Horse Regiment from December 1914 to August ...MSS0871
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Cavanough, Mike (Driver)
Manuscript
Maker: Cavanough, Mike
Humorous autobiographical account titled "What some daddies did in the war", describing his enlistment in the second AIF, posting to Malaya, outbreak of war with Japan, the defence of Malaya and later...MSS1236
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Cooksey, Bertrand J (Corporal, b: 1913)
Manuscript
Maker: Cooksey, Bertrand J
`Airfield Battle Veterans' describes the service life of an average RAAF serviceman operating in an active war zone. It is based on the experiences of B.J. Cooksey and details his RAAF training and wo...MSS1227
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Crockett, James (Civilian)
Manuscript
Maker: Crockett, James
An ode, `Predestination-in retrospect' written to C.E.W. Bean on his seventieth birthday by a family friend, James Crockett.MSS1599
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Daintree, Charles Marshall (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1907)
Manuscript
Maker: Daintree, Charles Marshall
'AIF Abroad': Some Recollections of My War Years 1939 to 1945' describes Daintree's life beginning with his early life, then going on to his schooling, pre-war career as a teacher and then as a traine...MSS1509
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Dodman, Sydney (Driver, 136 Agt Coy, b: 1915)
Manuscript
Maker: Dodman, Sydney
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "AS I RECALL THE WAR YEARS", DESCRIBING AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS A DRIVER, MAINLY ON AUSTRALIAN ROAD CONVOYS BETWEEN SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND DARWIN. INCLUDES RECOLLECTIONS WRITTEN LATER...MSS1326
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2/3 Field Regiment
Manuscript
`Unofficial History of the 2/3 Field Regiment', edited by L. Bishop and L. Lind, is a detailed history of the Regiment from its inception in 1939. It outlines training in England and in Queensland on ...MSS1222
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FULLERTON , Peter
Manuscript
Thesis "Black and White : the war cartoons of Norman Lindsay in `The Bulletin' 1914 to 1918". Analyses the construction and development of the themes and images in the 1914-1918 war cartoons. Examines...MSS1080
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Gash, Noel (Gunner, b: 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Gash, Noel George
'The Defences of Sydney, 1941-45'. Describes location and layout of the Gun Operations Room which Gash was posted to in 1942 while serving in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in Sydney. The room was situa...MSS1622
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Hawthorn, Dorothy
Manuscript
Maker: Hawthorn, Dorothy
Photocopy of a typed transcript of a talk titled `Variety is the Spice of Life', delivered circa 1974 and relating experiences as an immigration officer aboard the Cunard liner, "Georgic", used as a t...MSS1491
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King, Norm (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1920, d: 1999)
Manuscript
Maker: King, Norm
Autobiography titled 'Memoirs of a Reluctant Warrior, 1936-1955' describing emigration to Australia, schooling, the depression, enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy, pre-war service, and active serv...MSS1502
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Loch, Frederick Sydney (Bombardier, 2 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF b: c. 1899 d: 1954)
Manuscript
Maker: Loch, Frederick Sydney
Collection relating to the First World War service of 827 Bombardier Frederick Sydney Loch, 2 Field Artillery Brigade. Collection consists of a typed manuscript titled "Turn'd but not Torn", entered ...MSS1367
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Mackinlay, Gordon Angus
Manuscript
Maker: Mackinlay, Gordon Angus
Three essays written by Mr Mackinlay for course work in industrial relations and psychiatric nursing. The essay `A Military Union: Is there a case for an industrial relations body to represent the Aus...MSS1230
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McCausland , Sigrid
Manuscript
Thesis "Modern painting in Melbourne and Sydney 1935-1945". General survey of the main elements and innovations prevalent in Australian painting in the decade. BA (Hons) the Australian National Univer...MSS0993
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McQualter JW
Manuscript
Thesis "Australian patriotism and the Sudan Contingent of 1885". Analysis based on parliamentary debates of NSW in 1885, traces the factors of patriotism in the preparation of the Sudan Contingent. BA...MSS0881
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Middleton, Walter Robert (Supply Staff Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Middleton, Walter Robert
Poem written by Supply Staff Sergeant Walter Robert Middleton titled `Xmas Day', written at sea on board the transport `Port Macquarie' on route from Sydney to Alexandria. Discusses leaving loved ones...MSS1414
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O'Neill, Adrian L (Lieutenant, 38 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: O'Neill, Adrian L
THE POEMS WRITTEN DURING O'NEILL'S ACTIVE SERVICE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS AND BOUGAINVILLE, AND IN SYDNEY, SATIRISE OFFICIAL, PRESS AND HOME ATTITUDES COMPARED TO THE CONDITIONS OF JUNGLE FIGHTING. THE...MSS1328
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Petty, Walter Lloyd George (64837, Leading Aircraftman, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Petty, Walter Lloyd George
Typed memoir of Leading Aircraftman Walter Lloyd George Petty (64837), who served as a member of the Royal Australian Air Force during the Second World War. Manuscript is about his training and his se...MSS1885
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Rhodes, C.
Manuscript
Maker: Rhodes, C
Preliminary thesis titled `Vietnam Veterans' Welcome Home Parade and reunion - Sydney 3 October 1987 - a study of a ceremony and its' origins'. Discusses the lack of recognition given to veterans when...MSS1578
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Ricketts, H G (Warrant Officer I)
Manuscript
Maker: Ricketts, H G
Collection includes papers related to the history of Middle Head and Mosman, NSW, and a biography of William Throsby Bridges compiled by Warrant Officer 1 H G Ricketts, 1971. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains...MSS0762
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Robson, John Edward OBE RD VRD (Captain, b: 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Robson, John Edward
Manuscript titled `HMS Ruler 1944-1946':the navigator's story', describing role of this aircraft carrier with the British Pacific Fleet, including visits to Sydney and Brisbane, exercises at Jervis Ba...MSS1413
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Sagar, J Anthony, Royal Navy
Manuscript
Maker: Sagar, J Anthony
Poem titled `The Digger's lament', written by a British sailor on departing Australia in 1945. Discusses the author's affection for Sydney and its people.MSS0727
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104 Signals Squadron
Manuscript
Booklet prepared by members and ex-members for presentation at the 1988 Vietnam Reunion in Brisbane. The booklet contains a mixture of Vietnam recollections 1967-1968, signal corps history, poem, and ...MSS1223
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Smith, Alan (Apprentice Ship's Officer, Australian Merchant Navy)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Alan
TITLED "F W E", MANUSCRIPT DESCRIBES LOADING OF AMMUNITION, WEAPONS AND BEER ON BOARD SS RIVER BURDEKIN IN JULY 1945 IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. DESTINATION IS TORONINA ON BOUGAINVILLE, WHERE IN AUGUST, ...MSS1321
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Stace, Norman
Manuscript
Maker: Stace, Norman
Typed memoir titled 'Explosives manufacture in Australia during WWII', written by Norman Stace in 2003. 8 pages. Norman Stace joined a scheme for trained New Zealand chemists to go to Australia for th...MSS1875
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Stuart, George J (Captain, b.1918 - d.1996)
Manuscript
Maker: Stuart, George J
Memoirs of service with 694 Air Warning Company, United States Army during 1940-1945, describing radar duties at Mount Speculation, Townsville and later radar training at Sydney University. Includes c...MSS1240
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The Liverpool-Sydney Riot of 1916
Manuscript
Maker: Darby, Michael C
Masters thesis studying the causes, effects and consequences of the Liverpool-Sydney Riot.MSS1783
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The Wolves are at the Door: Sydney's fears of attack in the nineteenth century
Manuscript
Maker: Boyce, Dean
"The Wolves are at the Door: Sydney's fears of attack in the nineteenth century" by Dean Boyce. Manuscript discussing the defences built in Sydney since the first European settlement and throughout he...MSS1692
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Thompson, Claude Goodwin (Flight Sergeant, b.1913 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Thompson, Claude Goodwin
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403783 Sergeant Claude Goodwin Thompson, Royal New Zealand Air Force [RNZAF], Dutch East Indies, 1941-1945. The collection consists of a typescri...MSS1214
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Thompson, Claude Goodwin (Flight Sergeant, b.1913 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Thompson, Claude Goodwin
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403783 Sergeant Claude Goodwin Thompson, Royal New Zealand Air Force [RNZAF], Dutch East Indies, 1941-1945. The collection consists of a typescri...MSS2206
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Vial, Alan (417912, Flying Officer, DFC, RAAF, b.1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Vial, Allan John
Autobiographical memoir, "Through the Eyes of a Trained Observer", by 417912 Flying Officer Allan J Vial DFC. The memoir details Vial's personal experiences as a member of the Path Finder Force in Bom...MSS1996
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White, Doris Isobel (91006, Sergeant, Royal Australian Air Force)
Manuscript
Maker: Force, Sue
'Scramble and Intercept', an autobiography detailing the service of 91006 Sergeant Doris Isobel (Sue) White (later Sue Force) who served in the WAAAF during the Second World War with 101 and 103 Fight...MSS2009