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Adelt, Carl (Tumpeter, 1st LH Regt d.1915)
Private Record
Maker: Adelt, Carl
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VOYAGE FROM SYDNEY TO CAIRO INCLUDING REFERENCE TO THE "SYDNEY/EMDEN" ENCOUNTER. MENTIONS BEHAVIOUR OF NEW ZEALAND TROOPS. COPIED FROM DIARY FOR PERIOD OCT 1914 TO JAN 19153DRL/7529
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Alexander (Lewis) Johnston interviewed about his career in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1919-1946
Sound
Maker: Johnston, Alexander 'Lewis' Unknown Department of Veterans' Affairs, Victorian State Office
Discusses: early life; employment; love of ships and desire to join the Navy; enlist in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) May 1919; sail to Darwin on HMAS Sydney; discharged August 1921; inter-war emplo...S02048
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Bird, H T (Able Seaman, HMAS Sydney, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Bird, H T
SKETCH PLAN OF THE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN HMAS SYDNEY AND SMS EMDEN, A CERTIFICATE PRESENTED TO H T BIRD FOR SERVICE IN THE HOME GUARD, 1941-1944. ALSO A SMALL PHOTOGRAPH OF BIRD C 1916PR84/137
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British War Medal 1914-20: Ordinary Signalman Reginald Baden Gottschalk, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-1920. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL50410.001
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Cayley, Henry Priaulx (Rear Admiral, b.1877 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Cayley, Henry Priaulx
Collection relating to the First World War serivce of Rear Admiral, Henry Priaulx Cayley, HMAS Sydney, RAN. Collection consists of one 5 page, handwritten letter by Cayley to his mother, dated 23 May...3DRL/1719
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Cheers, Stanley A (Trooper, 2nd L H Regt)
Private Record
Maker: Cheers, Stanley A
LETTER HOME DESCRIBING IN DIARY FASHION THE VOYAGE FROM AUSTRALIA TO EGYPT. APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CENSORED. MENTIONS SYDNEY - EMDEN ACTION3DRL/3551
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Cirkut camera panorama of the RAN entering Sydney Harbour, 4 October 1913. From left to right ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Cirkut camera panorama of the RAN entering Sydney Harbour, 4 October 1913. From left to right the new battlecruiser HMAS Australia, leads the light cruisers HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Encounte...P08778.001
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Clifford, James Reynolds 'Nat' (b.1893 - d.1967)
Private Record
Maker: Clifford, James Reynolds 'Nat'
Item 1 - Photocopy of a diary originally written by James R 'Nat' Clifford, describing experiences in Royal Australian Navy during 1912-1919, including service in First World War. Item 2 - Typed trans...PR03158
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN S.M.S. EMDEN AND HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.007.002
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09: GERMAN LANDING-PARTY OFFICERS FROM SMS EMDEN WATCHING FROM THE ROOF OF ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09: GERMAN LANDING-PARTY OFFICERS FROM SMS EMDEN WATCHING FROM THE ROOF OF A BUILDING, WAITING HOPEFULLY FOR THE RETURN OF THE S.M.S. EMDEN, DURING ITS ENCOUNTER WITH HMAS SYDNE...P00565.007.003
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Collection related to Harold Arthur Freeman RAN
Photograph
1. HMAS Sydney "with original mast, did not get the ?[illeg] mast (on Bradley's head) until 1916 in England Dockyard". 2. SMS Emden "before the actionv HMAS Sydney 9/11/1914" 3. HMAS Protector, S.A.AWM2021.609.7
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Sea Fury aeroplane landing on deck on the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, related to the service of A26715 Acting Petty Officer (A/PO) Airman Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.P12737.014
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Sea Fury aeroplane coming in to land on the deck on the aircraft carrier HMAS Sydney, related to the service of A26715 Acting Petty Officer (A/PO) Airman Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN. The ship i...P12737.013
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Firefly aircraft onboard the HMAS Sydney.P12737.018
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Firefly aircraft nosediving into the sea. An inscription on the back reads: "Firefly off Kure pilot Sub Lieut McDonald".P12737.015
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Firefly aircraft on deck, HMAS Sydney.P12737.019
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Firefly aircraft onboard the HMAS Sydney (serial number 237 in foreground).P12737.017
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Firefly aircraft on deck, HMAS Sydney.P12737.016
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Collection relating to 440362 Warrant Officer Keith Campbell, RAAF, and A26715 Leading Air Mechanic Alexander Campbell, RAN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A26715 Acting Petty Officer Airman Mechanic Alexander Campbell seated in a Firefly aircraft, probably aboard the HMAS Sydney.P12737.020
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Dardel, J H (Lieutenant Commander, MSM, HMAS "Sydney" RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Dardel, J H
Diary on service with HMAS Sydney from July 1914. Detailed lengthy entries including tracking charts related to the battle with SMS Emden on 9 November 1914.3DRL/2190
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Dickinson, Herbert Spencer (Captain, b.1891 - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Dickinson, Herbert Spencer
Collection relating to service of Captain Herbert Spencer Dickinson, 57 Battalion, At Sea and France, 1914-1917. Collection includes a handwritten copy of a narrative of the Sydney - Emden encounter ...1DRL/0242
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Ditty box : Yeoman of Signals, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden ditty box that has been hand crafted from a honey coloured timber. Each corner of the box has eight dovetailed joints (six for the box & two for the lid). The lid is hinged with two small brass...REL28641
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Framed gifts from Princess Mary
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Framed gifts collection of gifts given to Yeoman of Signals A J Welford, RAN during the First World War. There are eight items within the frame: embossed brass box bearing the head of Princess Mary in...REL28642
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(2332) Freeman, Harold Arthur (Seaman) as a crew member of HMAS Sydney 1913-1916, interviewed by Elizabeth Burness
Sound
Maker: Freeman, Harold Arthur Burness, Elizabeth
Harold Arthur Freeman, as a crew member of HMAS Sydney 1913-1916, interviewed by Elizabeth Burness.S00422
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Garsia, Rupert Clare (Commander, b.1887 - d.1954)
Private Record
Maker: Garsia, Rupert Clare
DIARIES FOR PARTS OF 1914 AND 1916. ACCOUNT OF EARLY PART OF THE WAR AND 1916 SECTION MAKES INTERESTING COMMENT ON LIFE ABOARD SHIP3DRL/2867
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Garsia, Rupert Clare (Commander, b.1887 - d.1954)
Private Record
Maker: Garsia, Rupert Clare
LETTER DESCRIBING IN DETAIL "SYDNEY'S" ENCOUNTER WITH THE "EMDEN". NOTE (TYPESCRIPT) EXPLAINING HOW THIS LETTER WAS PUBLISHED IN NUMEROUS PUBLICATIONS AT THE TIME3DRL/1760
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of a six page typed 'letter of proceedings' dated 15 November 1914, forwa...1DRL/0668
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain (later Vice Admiral) John Collings Taswell Glossop CB. The collection consist of two signal logs with the messages, 'Emden beached and don...1DRL/0660
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop. Collection consists of a copy of a personal diary maintained by Glossop, from July to December 1914. Alth...2DRL/0885
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of 14 reports submitted to Captain Glossop by officers of HMAS Sydney on ...2DRL/0900
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Collection relating to the battle between the German SMS Emden and Australian HMAS Sydney off the North Cocos Keeling Islands on 9 November 1914. Collection consists of an original 'Rough signal log'...1DRL/0658
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Hill, Cyril John Percy (Lieutenant Commander, RN)
Private Record
Maker: Hill, Cyril John Percy
Diary and official papers related to Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF) activity in New Britain in conjunction with submarines AE1 and AE2. Later papers cover HMAS Parramatta'...1DRL/0350
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HMAS Sydney and Vietnam Logistical Support Veterans Association
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection of material relating to the HMAS Sydney and Vietnam Logistical Support Veterans Association and their fight for war service recognition. The Association was formed to fight for recognition...PR04996
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(HMAS Sydney, RAN)
Private Record
UNIDENTIFIED ACCOUNT OF THE SYDNEY - EMDEN BATTLE DETAILING THE ACTION LEADING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE EMDEN. CONTAINS A BRIEF MENTION OF THE EMDEN FIRING UPON THE SYDNEY EVEN THOUGH "BEACHED AND DO...PR88/197
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(HMAT Euripides)
Private Record
NAVAL SIGNALS RECEIVED ON BOARD HMAT EURIPIDES REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN HMAS SYDNEY AND SMS EMDEN, 9 NOVEMBER 19143DRL/2789
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Kemp, William Joseph (Petty Officer, b.1895 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Kemp, William Joseph
Collection relating to the service of 5664 Petty Officer William Joseph Kemp, RAN, Australia, London, Scapa Flow, Norway, Singapore, 1916-1920. Collection consists of a negative (white on black) phot...1DRL/0396
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Kirby, James (HMAS "Sydney")
Private Record
Maker: Kirby, James
Related to the First World War service of James Kirby HMAS Sydney. Photocopy of diary excerpt, comprising 7 handwritten pages. Describes the Sydney-Emden encounter.3DRL/4183
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Lanser, Henry M (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Lanser, Henry Miller
NOTEBOOK CONTAINING NAVIGATIONAL INFORMATION ON VOYAGE FROM AUSTRALIA ON "A19" "SYDNEY". RECORDS SYDNEY - EMDEN ENCOUNTER. NOTEBOOK CONTAINING TRAINING NOTES AND NOMINAL ROLLS. TWO LETTERS FROM BIRDWO...3DRL/6093
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Large desk set made from the wood of HMAS 'Sydney'
Heraldry
Maker: Australian War Memorial
Large wooden desk set with cut outs for ink stands and pens and pencils, decorated with aluminium banding and bearing an enamelled badge labelled "Wood from HMAS Sydney".REL48780
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Little, Vivian Agincourt Spence (Chaplain)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to Chaplain Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The collection comprises two notebooks documenting his service including descriptions of battle between HMA...PR03295
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Makin, George Leslie (Lieutenant, b.1894 - d.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Makin, George Leslie
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant George Leslie Makin, 5 th Battalion AIF. Collection consists chiefly of 141 letters written by Lieutenant George Leslie Makin to membe...1DRL/0473
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Mayer, (Lieutenant, Emdem, Imperial Germany Navy)
Private Record
Maker: Mayer
DESCRIPTION BY LT MAYER OF EMDEN'S ATTEMPTS TO AVOID THE SYDNEY (1914)3DRL/6560
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McCrae, Geoffrey Gordon (Major, b.1890 - d.1916)
Private Record
Maker: McCrae, Geoffrey Gordon
Collection relating to the service of Major Geoffrey Gordon McCrae, 7 Battalion and 60 Battalion, AIF, 1914-1916, Egypt, Gallipoli, Cyprus, France. Collection consists of a diary kept by Major McCrae...1DRL/0427
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McKenna, Edward Albert (Captain, b.1887 - d.1915)
Private Record
Maker: McKenna, Edward Albert
PRINTED ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN HMAS SYDNEY AND SMS EMDEN AS RELATED BY C E W BEAN AND LATER LETTER OF CONDOLENCE ON MCKENNA'S DEATH IN ACTION AT THE LANDING ON GALLIPOLI2DRL/0815
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McLachlan, Geoff (?) (Lieutenant, Unit Not Identified, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: McLachlan, Geoff
LETTER WRITTEN BY 2ND LT MCLACHLAN ON BOARD HMAT ARGYLLSHIRE, 22 NOVEMBER, DESCRIBING THE BATTLE BETWEEN HMAS SYDNEY AND SMS EMDEN ON 9 NOVEMBER 19143DRL/2976
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McWilliam, Henry Hastings (Captain, b.1894 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: McWilliam, Henry Hastings
Collection relating to the service of Sub Lieutenant (later Captain) Henry Hastings McWilliam, Royal Navy. Collection consists of a typescript carbon copy of a diary kept by Captain McWilliam when se...1DRL/0467
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Metcher, Ormond F (Colonel, 5th Div Sigs Coy)
Private Record
Maker: Metcher, Ormond F
BRITISH AND FRENCH PRESS MESSAGES, OFFICIAL AMERICAN COMMUNIQUES AND MESSAGE RE ATTACK ON PERONNE. NOTES ON GALLIPOLI LANDING, "SYDNEY - EMDEN" ENCOUNTER, PRESENTATION OF MATERIAL TO ARMY SIGS MUSEUM....3DRL/6182
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Morgan, Price Jacob (Major, b. - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Morgan, Gomer William Morgan, Price Jacob
Collection relating to the service of Major Price Jacob Morgan, 9 Battery, 3 Australian Field Artillery Brigade and 51 Private Gomer William Morgan, 46 Battalion, AIF, Egypt, Gallipoli, 1914-1915. Co...1DRL/0510
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Morris, Otto George (Able Seaman, RAN b.1894 - d.1963)
Private Record
Maker: Morris, Otto George
CERTIFICATE ON SERVICE - (MENTIONS SYDNEY/EMDEN ENCOUNTER) STEAMING RECORD FOR HMAS SYDNEY (1913-16)PR85/015