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AASL on maintenance work
Art
Maker: Mainwaring, Geoffrey
From Wagga Wagga in 1943, Mainwaring wrote to Treloar: 'There is a good deal of interesting subject matter here, and I would like to be able to spend more time to capture the spirit of the place? I h...ART25109
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A Bren gun carrier undergoing factory trials before being released to the Australian Army. (Donor ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
A Bren gun carrier undergoing factory trials before being released to the Australian Army. (Donor Department of Information)010129
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Absence makes the war grow longer...
Art
Maker: Unknown Department of War Organisation of Industry Unknown
An Australian poster issued by the Department of War Organisation of Industry to discourage workers at home in Australia from taking unnecessary leave, investing in war loans and following austerity m...ARTV02274
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ACF gift socks help when the mud's at it's worst...
Art
Maker: Australian Comforts Fund [AUSTRALIAN] : AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, [N.D.]
The Australian Comfort Fund (A.C.F) formed in January 1940, worked in conjunction with the Salvation Army, the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. Its 'comforts' ranged from hostels, clubs and canteens in Aust...ARTV02491
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"A clarion call to Australian manhood. The A.I.F. needs every available man NOW!"
Published Collection
Black and white recruitment leaflet containing a message from Major Norman Whitfield, Director General of Recruiting, entreating men to enlist into the army. "A clarion call to Australian manhood. The...RC00282
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ACME Scout Whistle : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: J Hudson & Co
Long bodied whistle made of chromed brass with split ring to attach to a lanyard. The body is stamped 'THE ACME SCOUT MADE IN ENGLAND'.REL40744
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of newly graduated RAAF recruits at Unit No 1 Initial Training School. Only some personnel have been identified and these are named. All others are unidentified. Back row, third from th...AWM2018.125.4.9
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of RAAF recruits at Unit No. 1 Initial Training School. This image is part of a collection relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.AWM2018.125.4.7
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of RAAF recruits at Unit No. 1 Initial Training School. This image is part of a collection relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.AWM2018.125.4.8
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A cow of a joke for a disbelieving inmate
Art
Maker: Yonna, Lamberto
Cartoon depicting a man in his pyjamas who has been thrown forcefully backwards. A nurse is gesturing towards him whilst also pointing at the udder of the cow standing next to her. The cow in question...ART27791
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Adams, Eric Kenneth (Pilot Officer, b: 1916 d: 1944.)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Eric Kenneth
Biography written by his brother, John C. Adams, covering childhood, education, and war service with RAAF. Discusses training at numerous Australian airfields and active service as a Navigator in a La...MSS1552
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieutenant b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Midshipman's log kept while aboard HMAS Shropshire. Provides a detailed record of training and sea trials, shipboard life, re-fit including the installation of anti-aircraft radar, gunnery duries, act...PR00174
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A day at the races
Art
Maker: Garvey, Joe Yimkin
Depicts a series of vignettes associated with race days during the Second World War, including viewing the race with binoculars, placing bets, claiming winnings, etc.ARTI03213
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Admiral playing cards : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: Arrco Playing Card Co. Chicago
Pack of 52 commercially produced playing cards with green, gold vase and gold patterned backs. The Ace of Spades has the manufacture's name 'ARRCO PLAYING CARD CO. / CHICAGO / MADE IN THE U.S.A.'. The...REL40743
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Admiral playing cards : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: Arrco Playing Card Co. Chicago
Pack of 52 commercially produced playing cards with gold stripe and star patterned backs. The Ace of Spades has the manufacture's name 'ARRCO PLAYING CARD CO. / CHICAGO / MADE IN THE U.S.A.'. The case...REL40742
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A flax crop being harvested. Flax was found to have many applications in the manufacture of war ...
Photograph
Maker: Department of Information
A flax crop being harvested. Flax was found to have many applications in the manufacture of war equipment and many Australian farmers grew it for that purpose.010276
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Africa Star : Corporal A V Ridgely, 2/1 Australian Pioneer Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL36662.002
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Africa Star : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL24213.002
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Africa Star : I G Fitchett, Australian War Correspondent
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL25079.002
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Africa Star : Lieutenant Colonel G F Smith, 2/6 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL25289.003
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Africa Star: Lieutenant Colonel G F Wootten, 2/2 Australian Infantry Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL23847.009
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Africa Star : Petty Officer J T Humphries, HMAS Kanimbla
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued.REL/18203.003
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Africa Star : Stoker R J A Johnston, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued.REL25211.003
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Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp : Able Seaman B E Archer, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL33253.003
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Afrika Corps belt
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Afrika Corps belt with Other Ranks buckle. The belt is olive coloured cotton webbing. The belt buckle still has the original olive green paint used to cover the metal. The paint has worn away f...REL39180
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"After years in uniform, dear, aren't feminine clothes divine! "
Art
Maker: Woolcott, Alfred Richard
Depicts two women standing in front of a fire place , one wears a suit, with a tie, while the other wears a jumper and long trousers. This is the drawing for the cartoon that appreared in 'Salt' , vo...ARTI01326
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Agfa Box 45 camera carry case, film and shutter release cable : Sergeant F Lawrence, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Technology
Maker: Agfa Kodak Ltd.
Agfa Box 45 camera carry case, film and shutter release cable. The canvas case has a flap opening secured by a metal press stud. Written underneath the flap is 'LAWRENCE F 2/45056'. The case has an ad...REL25568.002
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Agfa Box 45 Camera : Sergeant F Lawrence, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Technology
Agfa Box 45 camera. The camera has a steel body with a black ribbed finish. There are two waist level viewfinders to enable pictures to be taken in a portrait or landscape format. On the side of the c...REL25568.001
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Agnew, Ainslie F (Captain, 109 Australian General Hospital, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Agnew, Ainslie F
AMF ARMY DRIVING LICENCE, LETTERS RECEIVED WHILE SERVING ABOARD HMAS WANGANELLA AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEPR83/203
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A good time, an unguarded word, comrades lost, Hitler served
Art
Maker: Unknown Australian Government Unknown
This poster is an Australian adaptation of the English 'Careless talk costs lives' and the US Office of War Information's 'Loose lips sink ships' campaigns. The poster outlines the dangers of passing ...ARTV00372
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A good time, an unguarded word, comrades lost, Hitler served
Art
Maker: Unknown Australian Government Unknown
This poster is an Australian adaptation of the English 'Careless talk costs lives' and the US Office of War Information's 'Loose lips sink ships' campaigns. The poster outlines the dangers of passing ...ARTV01096
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A.I.F. Race Meeting
Art
Maker: Unknown Jaffa Press Company
During wartime, it has become a common practice to recreate certain important Australian sporting events overseas. For example in 1943 a 'Brownlow Medal' was presented to Corporal Leslie Allan 'Peter'...ARTV02536
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Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943
Manuscript
Maker: Lu, Kelly
"Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943: Paradoxes and Contradictions" by Kelly Lu. Looking at the disagreements within the primary and secondary evidence regarding the air attacks on northern Australia...MSS1724
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Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamarra KBE AO AFC AE (Ret'd) discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1941-1984, in an interview with Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn.
Sound
Maker: McNamara, Neville Patrick Llewelyn, Kenneth Australian War Memorial Brassell, Bill Burton, Neill
Discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and gives a commentary on the history of the RAAF from the 1930's to 1993.S01198
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Aircraftman I P Connelly
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a head and shoulders profile portrait of Aircraftman P Connelly, RAAF.ART93458
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Aircraftman P Connelly
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Aircraftman P Connelly, RAAF.ART93457
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Aircraftman R G Clifford
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Aircraftman Reginald Glendinning Clifford, RAAF, wearing a cap.ART93459
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Aircraft of the R.A.F. : Some famous types.
Art
Maker: Royal Australian Air Force [S.L : S.N., N.D.]
British Second World War recruitment poster depicting ten different types of Allied aircraft. The poster was one of a series of similar posters used for the identification of aircraft and features ima...ARTV01588
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Aircraft of the R.A.F. - Some famous types
Art
Maker: Royal Australian Air Force
British Second World War poster depicting ten different types of Allied aircraft. The poster was one of a series of similar posters used for the identification of aircraft and features images of the d...ARTV05208
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Aircraft recognition silhouette playing cards : Air Ministry
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Rectangular card box, with lid, containing three sets of playing cards. A typed paper label has been pasted on the lid and reads 'Aircraft Recognition Silhouette cards'. The underside of the lower box...REL41859
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Air Crew Europe Star : Flight Sergeant Geoffrey Charles Chapman Smith, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL/13795.003
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Air Crew Europe Star : Flying Officer R J Harding, 466 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp. Medal unnamed as issued.REL32923.002
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Air Crew Europe Star : Flying Officer T V McCarthy, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Unnamed as issued.REL24250.003
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Air Efficiency Award : Air Commodore A H Cobby, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Efficiency Award (GR VI). Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL28778.014
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Airman's blue forage cap : Leading Aircraftman A J McClenaghan, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Airman's RAAF blue wool serge forage cap with black cotton lining. The front is secured by two small black plastic RAAF buttons. The badge is missing. The owner has written his service number on to th...REL/04339
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Airman's tunic and trousers : Leading Aircraftman A J McClenaghan, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: H R Hayman Pty Ltd Unknown
Airman's issue RAAF blue wool serge winter service dress tunic and trousers. The tunic is complete with plastic RAAF buttons, LAC rank insignia on each sleeve, a pair of embroidered RAAF shoulder titl...REL/04338
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Air Support: Qantas Empire Airways
Art
Maker: Jardine, Walter Lacy Qantas W.M Brooks & Co. Ltd
Second World War propaganda poster designed for QANTAS by leading Australian commercial artist Walter Jardine. The image is a depiction of Australian soldiers and a Papua New Guinean in the valley of ...ARTV05158
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Air Vice Marshal Adrian Cole
Art
Maker: Dunstan, Granville
Adrian Lindley Trevor Cole (1895-1966) served during both world wars. During the First World War, he was posted to No. 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC). Cole was awarded the Military Cross fo...ART94053
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Alarm clock : C E W Bean
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Round alarm clock sitting on a pair of white metal feet, with a red/brown painted metal case and a white face. The hours are painted pale green with a black edging; the hands are of black metal edging...REL39669
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Albinski, Henry Stephen
Private Record
Maker: Albinski, Henry Stephen
Thesis examines Australia's search for regional security in South East Asia; historical perspective on trade and security protection and search for allies. Includes chapter on the rise of Japan and WW...PRMF0071
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Ali, Clement R (Private, 15th Fld Baking Platoon)
Private Record
Maker: Ali, Clement R
SOLDIER'S RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK OF ALI. DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE BOOK OF ALI3DRL/7327(A)
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Alpha-beta crossword building card game : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pack of of 56 alphabet playing cards with a blue decorative back. Each card has a pair of black letters in the diagonally opposing corners and a pair of red numbers in the other diagonal corners. The ...REL40741
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Aluminium plaque : Private W C Davis, 2/18 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Davis, Walter Charles
An aluminium plaque cut in the shape of Australia. Engraved onto the plaque are the maker's details ‘N.X. 40190 PTE. DAVIS W. C. COY. 2/18 BN. CHANGI 15-2-42.', and the names of his relatives, ‘UNCLE ...REL33300
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Always... when needed
Art
Maker: DEG Australian Red Cross Society
A Second World War Australian Red Cross Society (A.R.C.)Recruitment poster designed by DEG circa 1941 - 1945. One of a series of at least 3 posters (A.R.C Nos 66 - 68) which linked the slogan ' Alwa...ARTV05042
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A matter of life or death...
Art
Maker: Australian Red Cross Society [AUSTRALIA : AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY, [N.D.] (S.L. : T & C)
Ausrtalian Red Cross Society poster, in pulp graphic style, urging people to donate blood. The poster depicts a doctor in the foreground staring to the audience, while in the background a woman and ma...ARTV05095
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American M1A2-1-1 Noncombatant Gas Mask
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
American M1A2-1-1 Noncombatant Gas mask. The mask consists of a rubber face mask with two celluloid eyepieces, that is attached to the head using 5 adjustable elastic straps. The rubber bears the moul...REL27920.001
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A Message from the Admiral: "We Need Supplies - Especially Food. We Know You Will Not Let Us Down"
Art
Maker: Commonwealth Food Control
Australian Second World War Royal Australian Navy (RAN) poster, issued by the Commonwealth Food Control. The poster depicts a photograph of the British Admiral, Sir Bruce Fraser, with a convoy of batt...ARTV02124
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Ammunition bin plate found in aircraft : Avro Lancaster Mk I Bomber 'G for George'
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Opaque plastic notice with the words 'BULLETS NOSE OUTWARDS BELT ROUGH SIDE UP' etched in black text measuring 4mm high. The two left hand corners show signs of small retaining screw holes. The right ...RELAWM31788.259
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Ammunition box : .38 calibre cartridges
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Green stained wooden box of screwed and routed construction. Used for holding 180 boxed .38 calibre pistol cartridges. Comes complete with a sliding wooden lid, a 'T' shaped key attached to a split pi...REL32653
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"An All Australian Crew is Flying This Lancaster Bomber. Apply to-day"
Published Collection
Black and white recruitment leaflet for the Royal Australian Air Force and Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force. "An All Australian Crew is Flying This Lancaster Bomber. Australian crews are flying...RC00295
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Anderson, Gwenoth H (Sergeant, No. 5 WAAAF Depot, WAAAF b.1924)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Gwenoth H
IDENTITY PASS, LEAVE CARDS, TRAM AND BUS CONCESSION CERTIFICATE AND PAY BOOK OF ANDERSON. PAMPHLET ON THE WAAAF. ORDERS OF SERVICE FOR VE DAY SERVICE AT AWM, REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE, 1945 AND UNVEILIN...PR89/062
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"And, gentlemen, if capture by the enemy appears imminent..."
Art
Maker: Little, George
Depicts a short senior officer providing instructions to two taller soldiers in uniform wearing their kits during the Second World War , in relation to being captured by the enemy.ARTI03069
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"_and the bullet would 'a went right through me heart only your photo made it glance off"
Art
Maker: Myhill, William Dudley
Depicts an Australian soldier returned from leave, meeting his wife or sweetheart at the dock during the Second World War. He explains to her that the photo of her has prevented a bullet going through...ARTI03063
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"And then Blamey asks me around to help him plan his next big move"
Art
Maker: Fluke, Roy George Herbert
Depicts a soldier, seated on a fence, with his arm around his sweetheart. Roy George Herbert Fluke (b. 1921) served with the Australian Army during the Second World War, enlisting in September 1942 at...ARTI03108
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...and we talk about sacrifice, Invest in the 4th Liberty Loan
Art
Maker: Couillard, R
Australian Fourth Liberty Loan poster which appropriated an American poster design by R. Couillard. The original American text stated 'Buy War Bonds,' while the text on the Australian poster was chang...ARTV10386
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An extra pint - good work eh Charlie?: Every pint counts on the food front now...
Art
This poster was issued by Commonwealth Food Control as part of a campaign to increase Australia's milk production to support the war effort. One of a series of posters aimed at Diary Farmers it inform...ARTV02582
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Anonymous
Private Record
SOUVENIR BOOKMARK AND NOTE (1915) SENT TO A MOTHER ON THE DEPARTURE OF HER SONS FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE AND POEM "IF" FROM THE SECOND WORLD WARPR86/184
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Anonymous (Civilians, Members of YWCA)
Private Record
LETTERS FROM "CARRIE" TO HER SISTER "DOLLY" DISCUSS HOMEFRONT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SOME MENTION OF WOMEN'S WAR WORK. DISCUSS MENZIES AND THE WAR. MENTION THE CHISHOLMS (SEE PR85/292) ALSO 6 LETTERS FR...PR85/292A
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Another victim of sabotalk
Art
Maker: Warner, Ralph Malcolm
Depicts a turbulant sea, into which a burning merchant ship sinks. Smoke billows from the bow of the vessel while the crew are escaping in a lifeboat. The caption and image warn of the consequences of...ARTV10121
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2/1 Anti Aircraft Brigade, Australian Army Service Corps and 2/142 General Transport Company.
Private Record
Maker: Various
Papers of the 2/1 Anti Aircraft Brigade Unit Association, Australian Army Corps and 2/142 General Transport Company, 1949-1984. The papers were collected by VX27075 Lieutenant Colin Arthur Marshall o...PR03090
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ANZAC commemorative badge : Miss H Menzies
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bronze badge fitted with pin fastening on reverse. In the centre of the badge is a white enamelled shield containing a kangaroo and the southern cross picked out in gold. Flanking either side of the s...REL31213
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Anzac Day banner carried by members of 2/12 Australian General Hospital
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Crimson-coloured satin banner which hangs by five tape loops from a gold-painted wooden rail that has a finial on both ends. Painted in gold at the top of the banner is '2-12 / A.G.H.' Below this is t...REL27860
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Anzac Day marching banner : 2/1 Australian Hospital Ship Manunda
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Anzac Day marching banner of 2/1 Australian Hospital Ship 'Manunda'. The banner is made from two layers of purple cotton fabric, edged on all sides with a 50 mm yellow cotton border. The bottom edge h...REL32365
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Anzac Day marching banner : 26 Infantry Brigade Group
Heraldry
Maker: Leber, Josephine Clare
Pale pink satin banner with a triangular shaped base edged with a gold fringe. In the centre of the banner is a large light blue 'T' with a grey border surmounted with a king's crown made from bullion...REL26462
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Anzac Day marching banner of 2/10 Australian Field Ambulance Association
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Blue synthetic Anzac Day marching banner of 2/10 Australian Field Ambulance with white fringe along top and bottom edges. Guide ropes approximately 2 metres long extend from each of the top corners. T...REL29708
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Anzac Day Souvenirs Collection, Souvenirs 1
Published Collection
Maker: Australian War Memorial Various
The collection contains material related to the commemoration of Anzac day from 1916 to the present. The collection contains invitations, programs and other documents, including verses, pamphlets, st...RC00069
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Anzac the koala mascot : Sergeant V J Hibbens, RAAF, 33 Squadron RAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Toy koala made from panels of kangaroo hide, with a black leather nose. Most of the grey fur is now missing, as are the original glass eyes.REL38776
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A photograph appearing in an exhibition during the International Year of the Child c. 1979.
Photograph
A photograph appearing in an exhibition during the International Year of the Child c. 1979.044297
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A photograph taken from the ground showing a trainee bomb aimer in his position in the nose of an ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
A photograph taken from the ground showing a trainee bomb aimer in his position in the nose of an Avro Anson training aircraft.014358
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A 2 pounder anti-tank gun being manufactured at a factory somewhere in Australia.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
A 2 pounder anti-tank gun being manufactured at a factory somewhere in Australia.009998
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Appeals and Fund Raising Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 5
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Contains a variety of material associated with Appeals and Fund raising bodies who were collecting money in Australia for many different causes during and after war. Among the beneficiaries of these e...RC01106
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Apron with Red Cross badge : Private N S Eglinton, Australian Army Medical Women's Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White cotton apron with full skirt and front bib. Two wide straps are sewn to the top of the bib to secure the apron over the back. The skirt is secured around the waist by a small button at the back....REL30730
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A PROPORTIONAL COMPASS AND ARTILLERY SCALE, MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA BY J.W. HANDLEY, RICHMOND. ...
Photograph
Maker: Cranstone, Edward Lefevre (Ted)
A PROPORTIONAL COMPASS AND ARTILLERY SCALE, MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA BY J.W. HANDLEY, RICHMOND. (NEGATIVE BY E. CRANSTONE).009468
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Argus A3 anastigmatic camera and case : Wireman Edwin Fagan, RAN
Technology
Argus A3 35mm camera with a pop out 50mm f4 anastigmat lens. The top of the camera has a hot shoe adaptor and on the back is an f stop calculator consisting of a series of rotating discs. The modular ...REL23270
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Armband: Department of Information, accredited press representatives
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wool flannel armband issued by the Commonwealth Department of Information. The 470 mm long armband consists of a broad green central stripe, edged with 14 mm white strips. The markings 'D. OF I. 50' a...RELAWM20272.001
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Armband : State Emergency Services : Victoria : Decontamination : 1939-45
Heraldry
White rubberised canvas armband with cotton tape ties. Printed in brown on the band is "ARP / DECONTAMINATION".RELAWM31637.012
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Armband : State Emergency Services : Victoria : Emergency Service, Welfare : 1939-45
Heraldry
Green rubberised canvas armband with tape ties. Printed in white on the band is "EMERGENCY / WELFARE / SERVICE".RELAWM31637.014
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Armband : State Emergency Services : Victoria : Messenger : 1939-45
Heraldry
White rubberised canvas armband. Both tape ties are missing. Printed in blue on the band is "ARP / MESSENGER".RELAWM31637.003
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Armband : State Emergency Services : Victoria : Rescue : 1939-45
Heraldry
White rubberised canvas armband with cotton tape ties. Printed in green on the band is "ARP / RESCUE".RELAWM31637.006
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Armband : State Emergency Services : Victoria : Warden : 1939-45
Heraldry
White rubberised canvas armband with cotton tape ties. Printed in black on the band is "ARP / WARDEN".RELAWM31637.008
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Army hospital patient's dressing gown
Heraldry
Maker: V. 415
Dark grey brushed finish wool serge army hospital patient's dressing gown with shawl collar, closed down the front with three large black plastic buttons. A smaller concealed black plastic button fast...REL41098
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Army Unit Souvenir Collection, Souvenirs 6
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Contains souvenir histories, colour patches, nominal rolls, anniversary mementoes, and souvenirs of graduation ceremonies for particular army units.RC01121
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Army wholemeal biscuit : Captain C S A Noad, Australian Military Forces
Heraldry
Maker: Swallow & Ariell
Square 'hard tack' biscuit made with wholemeal flour. The front of the biscuit has four rows of five punched holes and is stamped with the words 'ARMY/WHOLEMEAL/S & A'.REL29200
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Army Women's Services
Manuscript
41 loose typed mimeographed pages outlining the history, rates of pay, conditions of service for Australian Army Women's Services, (Australian Army Medical Corps, Australian Army Nursing Service and A...MSS0780
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A RURAL SCENE SHOWING A NOTED VICTORIAN HERD OF JERSEY COWS GRAZING IN A LUSH PADDOCK. AUSTRALIA ...
Photograph
Maker: Bottomley, Clifford
A RURAL SCENE SHOWING A NOTED VICTORIAN HERD OF JERSEY COWS GRAZING IN A LUSH PADDOCK. AUSTRALIA NOW CLAIMS SOME OF THE HIGHEST MILK YIELD OF JERSEY COWS IN THE WORLD.010149
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As dangerous as an enemy bomber - mosquitoes carrying dengue fever...
Art
Maker: NSW Department of Public Health
A wartime example of Australian public health information as propaganda. Issued by the NSW Department of Health, it compares the threat of mosquitoes carrying disease to that of an enemy bomber. An in...ARTV10453
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A sergeant from the United States forces enjoying hospitality in the home of Mrs Cottrell while ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A sergeant from the United States forces enjoying hospitality in the home of Mrs Cottrell while he is on leave. He is helping prepare a meal in the kitchen.012178
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Askey, Michael W. Major
Manuscript
Maker: Askey, Michael W
"A definitive history of the participation of Australian Water Transport Units in World War II". Chapter cover the beginnings of water transport in 1941, the formation and development of main water tr...MSS0837