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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force
Manuscript
Maker: RAAF Historical Section
Copy of a typed manuscript titled: 'A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force'. It covers the origins and expansion of the AFC and RAAF, 1900-1939. Most chapters describe the role of the RAA...MSS0640
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'A is for Animals' Temporary and Travelling Exhibition
Manuscript
Maker: Grant, Elspeth
Manuscript consists of five short papers: Horses in the Boer War, Camels in the First World War, Pigeons in the Second World War, Dogs in the Post-1945 era, and Donkeys and mules from the Boer War to ...MSS2077
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A JORDENS , J S KLAN , A INGLIS , L FOSTER , P Van den DUNGEN , Drew COTTLE , F L McDougall , J ZIMMER , M STURMA , K SAUNDERS & H TAYLOR , W J BREEN , R BOSWORTH , D H CLOSE , J A MOSES , J TAMPKE & J PERKINS , B HUPPAUF , E M ANDREWS
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17 papers presented at the Melbourne University "History '84 Conference" in August 1984. "The Home Front in four official histories" by Ann-Mari Jordens. "Luther's resistance teaching and the German C...MSS1033
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All in the Same Boat: The Australian Merchant Navy in the World Wars
Manuscript
Maker: Campbell, Ian
38 page manuscript. Details the role and history of the Australian Merchant Navy during both World Wars. The economic, strategic, tactical and personal aspects of the Merchant Navy are examined and co...MSS2060
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Alliston, John M, DSO DSC & Bar (Commander, b: 1910)
Manuscript
Maker: Alliston, John M
Manuscript titled "The Riddle of the Delta", concerning the destruction of the German light cruiser 'Konigsberg' in the Rufiji River delta by the Royal Navy in 1915.MSS1232
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'An Army of Warriors, these Anzacs': Legend and Illusion in the First AIF
Manuscript
Maker: Blair, Dale James
PhD thesis concerned with the two myths (egalitarianism and resourcefulness/initiative) about the experience and character of Australia's Great War soldiers central to the Anzac legend.MSS1816
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"An imperial force?": the AIF in the United Kingdom 1914-1918
Manuscript
Maker: Beckett, Roger
PhD thesis from the University of London.MSS1706
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Anon
Manuscript
Poem about the taking of Semakh (Palestine) on the Sea of Gallilea by the 11th and 12th Light Horse Regiments in September 1918.MSS0885
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Anonymous
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ANONYMOUS MANUSCRIPT TITLED "BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY CORPS". BEGINS IN COLONIAL PERIOD AND EXTENDS TO VIETNAM CONFLICT, BUT MOSTLY DEALS WITH FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WARS. INCLUD...MSS1339
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Anonymous
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UNTITLED TYPESCRIPT OF A PLAY SET DURING THE 1914-1918 CONFLICT REVOLVING AROUND THE RESCUE OF A KIDNAPPED ENGLISH NURSE FROM A GERMAN NAVY CRUISERMSS0654
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Anonymous
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MANUSCRIPT TITLED "HISTORY OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE, AIF IN EGYPT". COVERS PERIOD 1916-1918, 1ST AND 2ND SIGNAL SQUADRONS, CABLE SECTION, WIRELESS SECTION, AIRLINE SECTION, ADMINISTRATION. INCLUDES LISTS...MSS0669
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Anonymous
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Article entitled "Army riddles strange devices and their meaning" by "Observer". Concerns the abolition of metal distinguishing badges and numerals. Worn on shoulder strap by Australian soldiers and t...MSS0849
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Anonymous
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HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TITLED "INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF 13 POUNDER BREECH LOADING GUN". SECTIONS COVER SIGHTING, GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, PROJECTILES, INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING CARTRIDGE BAGS AND SHELL...MSS0672
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Anzac: A Modern Tradition?
Manuscript
Maker: Spark, Seumas
Honours thesis suggests how Anzac commemoration in Melbourne has changed and continued. This is done by comparing two services, 1946 and 2000.MSS1812
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ANZAC Culture: A South Australian case study of Australian identity and commemoration of war dead
Manuscript
Maker: Pavils, Janice
Hardcover PhD thesis arguing that in South australia ANZAC Day began as a spontaneous expression of mourning for war dead and disability support for wounded soldiers. 420 pages.MSS1821
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'ANZAC GENTLEMAN' Around the World with the AIF Light Horse and Cyclist Corps 1914-18
Manuscript
Maker: Langereis, Richard
Manuscript titled 'ANZAC GENTLEMAN' Around the World with the AIF Light Horse and Cyclist Corps 1914-18, written by Richard Langereis. This 423 page, typed and illustrated manuscript explores the exp...MSS2130
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Appendix A [Recruiting Kit] Titled: General Plan of Campaign for Reinforcing the Australian Imperial Force
Manuscript
Maker: Robertson, Emily
25 page manuscript. Appendix A from M.A. thesis entitled "The Hybrid Heroes and Monstrous Hybrids of Norman and Lionel Lindsay: art propaganda and race in the British Empire and Australia from 1180 - ...MSS2109
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APPLETON , John
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"Dobie - a First World War diary of an Australian Gunner". This is an original transcript of the diary kept by Colonel Percy Walter Dobson MC with commentary and family history notes made by John Appl...MSS1113
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Arnold's Story
Manuscript
Maker: Macklin, Michael
Manuscript titled "Arnold's Story". Describes the First World War service of Arnold David Young, 17542, AMC. Contains photographs and newspaper clippings. 92 pages in length.MSS2302
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A Sweet use of Adversity : Adult Education in the Australian Army in Two World Wars
Manuscript
Maker: Dymock, Darryl Robert
Doctoral thesis titled "A Sweet use of Adversity : Adult Education in the Australian Army in Two World Wars". Examination and analysis of the AIF Education Service during W1 and the Australian Army Ed...MSS0713
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Atherton , Ms Lynda
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"War Memorials : society's recognition of the debt owed to those who went to war on its behalf". Undergraduate seminar paper examining the reasons behind the building of war memorials and discussing t...MSS1147
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'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939'
Manuscript
Maker: Spencer, Alex M
Bound and typed manuscript titled 'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939', written by Alex M Spencer and submitted as a dissertation to the Graduate Faculty of Aubu...MSS1906
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A Triangle of Love: Neville Davies, Edna Mathews and Esma Mathews
Manuscript
Maker: Davies, Ailsa Davies, Audrey Davies, Neville Ambrose
Manuscript detailing the history of Lieutenant Neville Ambrose Davies (Service No. 1485) through typescript reproduction of original letters received and written by Neville Davies during the period of...MSS2048
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Australian Broadcasting Commission
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ABC TV Drama Department script "Report from Gallipoli" (1977). Story concerns a fictitious current affairs programme which was "somehow" able to film the original landing and subsequent campaign at Ga...MSS0766
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Australian Defence Force Members with Service Number 1 / compiled by Rick Grebert
Manuscript
Maker: Grebert, Rick
List of Australian Defence Force Members with Service Number 1 / compiled by Rick Grebert. The list features 150 defence personnel, from the Australian colonial forces, South African Contingent, 1st ...MSS2261
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Australians and Americans on the Somme, 1918
Manuscript
Maker: Ward, Meleah Elizabeth
67 page manuscript. The manuscript provides a brief background to both the AIF and the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). The relationship between the AIF and AEF is examined in respect to training b...MSS2079
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Australian Victoria Cross Recipients and Fragments of VC History / compiled by Rick Grebert
Manuscript
Maker: Grebert, Rick
List of Australian Victoria Cross Recipients and Fragments of VC History / compiled by Rick Grebert. Manuscript with profiles of Australian Victoria Cross recipients and a fragmented history of the V...MSS2230
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Australian War Memorial
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MANUSCRIPT, TYPESCRIPT, PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROOFS OF THE FIRST (1941) EDITION OF "CHANGING OF THE GUARD". ALSO INCLUDES CORRECTIONS OF THE THIRD AND FIFTH EDITIONSMSS0643
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Australian War Memorial
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"Gallipoli : a new gallery at the Australian War Memorial". Public relations material relating to the design and realisation of the gallery. Also the names and addresses of those 1914 - 1918 war veter...MSS1062
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Australian War Memorial - We of the AIF
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Dummy of the programme of a documentary film entitled "We of the AIF" concerning the part played by Australia in the 1914-1918 war. Includes typescripts of some articles included in the programme conc...MSS1353
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A War-Memoried Land - Some Aspects of Australia's Transition from War to Peace in 1919
Manuscript
Maker: Regan, P M
Master of Letters thesis dealing with Australia from Armistice Day 1918 to the end of 1919. It examines some aspects of the transition from war to peace. Emphasis is largely on National/Federal issues...MSS1813
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Baldwin, Fred Davis
Manuscript
Maker: Baldwin, Fred Davis
Thesis "The American enlisted man in World War One". PhD, Princeton University, 1964.MSS0965
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Bamford, James
Manuscript
Maker: Bamford, James
"One of Fifty Nine Thousand" narrative history of the life of Private Robert Bamford. It was written in the first person from the letters and recollections of friends by his nephew James Bamford. Cove...MSS0844
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Barratt, Gladstone George Harvey (Harry) (Private, b: 1895, d: 1983)
Manuscript
Maker: Barratt, Gladstone George Harvey
Poem, probably written by Private Harry Barratt of the 21st Battalion AIF, and sent to his mother from England in December 1918. Private Barratt was also editor of the Battalion newspaper.MSS1297
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Bateman, Arthur Archibald (Private, 5 Light Horse Regiment, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: Bateman, Arthur Archibald
TYPESCRIPT OF AN UNPUBLISHED WAR NOVEL, "WHITE CROSSES DOT THE SANDS" SUBMITTED TO THE RSSILA CENTENARY WAR NOVEL COMPETITION, 1935. BASED ON NOTES TAKEN BY THE AUTHOR DURING THE DESERT CAMPAIGN IN PA...MSS1332
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49 Battalion AIF
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Lyrics to song titled `Battalion national anthem', relating to 49 Battalion AIF. Song is jocular in tone, expressing weariness with army duties and routine. Annotation shows melody was `What a friend ...MSS1439
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Battle Honours of the 58th Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1918
Manuscript
Maker: Stevens, James Arthur
Typed manuscript titled 'Battle Honours of the 58th Battalion AIF 1914-1918', by Sergeant J A Stevens MSM, Headquarters, 58th Battalion AIF, 1914-1918, June 1967. Includes a brief history of the batta...MSS1993
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (b: 1879, d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Typescript copy of an address given by Dr Bean for ANZAC Day 1932. It concentrates on the Gallipoli landing and its effect on the world's perception of Australia.MSS1275
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Collection relating to the publication of The Anzac Book by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and Arthur William Bazley, 1916. The collection includes drafts of contributions to the book, including works th...MSS1316
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (Official War Correspondent b: 1879 d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Manuscript entitled 'In Your Hands, Australia', by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and published under the same title in 1918, relating to the post-war social reconstruction of Australia. The manuscript e...MSS1366
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Beerburrum: Anzac Avenue Memorial Trees
Manuscript
Maker: Ross, Ann
24 page manuscript. brief summary of the soldier-settler town of Beerburrum, QLD. details the construction, dedication, and planting of memorials and memorial trees within the town. Details the acquis...MSS2028
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Beeston, Samuel (Commander, b: 1888 d: 1985)
Manuscript
Maker: Beeston, Samuel
Account titled "The RAN in the First World War", outlining Australian naval strength at the outbreak of war, tactics, encounters with German warships, submarines and losses.MSS1602
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Beevor, Miles Fitzroy (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1883 - d.1961)
Manuscript
Maker: Beevor, Miles Fitzroy
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Colonel Miles Fitzroy Beevor, 10th Infantry Battalion, Turkey, 1915. Collection consists of a bound and typed duplicated version of B...MSS0761
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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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BERRY , Peter E
Manuscript
Thesis "Sappers of the South : the origins and impact of the Corps of the Royal New Zealand Engineers". Traces the growth, leadership, changes in role and strategic employments of the Royal New Zealan...MSS1150
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Bert Pill and the Great War / compiled by David Pill
Manuscript
Maker: Pill, Bertram Pill, David Bruce
Manuscript entitled "Bert Pill and the Great War" which follows the experiences of 423 Lance Corporal Bertram Pill as a machine-gunner with 2nd and 4th Machine Gun Companies on the Western Front durin...MSS2198
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Beyond Federation: Australians forging their nation - the first twenty years, 1901-1921
Manuscript
Maker: Young, Catherine
75 Page manuscript. The manuscript examines a number of key events from the first 20 years after federation, except the First World War. Events and periods discussed include: The visit of the 'Great W...MSS2070
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Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Manuscript
Maker: Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Collection relating to the First World War service of 14 Sapper (Spr) Hubert (Bert) Douglas Billings who served with 1st Signal Troop, Australian Engineers and 1st Light Horse Brigade in Egypt, Gallip...MSS1022
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Bilston, Euliseus St Ives (Private, b.1872 - d.1938)
Manuscript
Maker: Bilston, Euliseus St Ives
Collection relating to the First World War service of 398 Private Euliseus St Ives Bilston, 28 Battalion, Australia, Gallipoli, 1915. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of two poems by Bilston. The first, titl...MSS1445