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Coventry, Geoffrey William (Squadron Leader)
Private Record
Maker: Coventry, Geoffrey William
Collection relating to 457 Squadron Leader Geoffrey William Coventry, 11 Squadron, RAAF. It comprises his flying log book, 1939-1944, covering his training at Point Cook and Laverton and service based...PR03031
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Higginbotham, Lindsay P (Private, b.1922 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Higginbotham, Lindsay P
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Private Linsday P Higginbotham, 39 Battalion. Wallet 1 of 1 - contains a 12 page typed memoir describing Private Higginbotham's journey from Syd...PR03049
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HMAS Kiama
Art
Maker: Ashton, Richard
A view of the deck on board HMAS Kiama whilst on the Coral Sea. HMAS Kiama was one of sixty Australian Minesweepers (commonly known as corvettes) built during the Second World War in Australia. Beginn...ART29883
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Interview with Col Nowland (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Mr Nowland was a dairy farmer who enlisted in 1940 into the Darwin Infantry Battalion. In Darwin the troops performed guard duties and built roads. Mr Nowland was in Darwin when it was bombed and desc...F04039
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Interview with Ralph Doig (When the war came to Australia).
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
In 1940 Ralph Doig was the Private Secretary to the Premier of Western Australia. He joined the Citizen's Military Force and became a platoon commander. After six months' service he had to return to t...F04060
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In the Hold, Liberty Ship, en route Australia to New Guinea
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a large number of men resting, reading or standing in the hold of the ship, 'Liberty', en route from Australia to New Guinea during the Second World War.ART93428
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JAPAN. 1942. CREW OF THE JAPANESE DEPOT SHIP CHIYODA. AFTER THE CORAL SEA BATTLE MIDGET ...
Photograph
JAPAN. 1942. CREW OF THE JAPANESE DEPOT SHIP CHIYODA. AFTER THE CORAL SEA BATTLE MIDGET SUBMARINES AND CREWS WERE CARRIED TO TRUK IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN BY THE CHIYODA WHERE THEY EMBARKED ON THEIR RESPE...128884
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Joseph Fintan Mulhall, as a Leading Steward, HMAS Hobart, interviewed by Bill Bunbury for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Mulhall, Joseph Fintan Bunbury, Bill
Discusses HMAS Hobart; crew morale; Battle of Coral Sea; attitudes towards American Navy; monotony of patrols; naval officers; Captain Howden; leisure.S00534
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Kennedy, Colin
Manuscript
Maker: Kennedy, Colin
Manuscript titled "World War Two - Battles Near Australia 1942", written for school students. Discusses 6 major battles in the South-west Pacific area. Includes maps, sources of information.MSS1543
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LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. 1945-06-23. PORTRAIT OF 10521 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT L. R. (LYN) RUNDLE DFM OF ...
Photograph
Maker: Harrison, John Thomas
LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. 1945-06-23. PORTRAIT OF 10521 FLIGHT LIEUTENANT L. R. (LYN) RUNDLE DFM OF KERANG, VIC, NOW A SIGNALS OFFICER, WHO FLEW IN CATALINA AIRCRAFT BEFORE AND DURING THE CORAL SEA BATTLE.OG3090
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Lockheed Hudson Bomber of No 6 Squadron scoring direct hit on Japanese Seaplane Tender
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
The pilot of the pictured aircraft was "Gogs" Manning of No 6 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. The ship was again hit by the following plane and finally burned out and sank. 6 Squadron's score ...ART25914
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Nagasaki Harbour, Japan. 1937. The launching of the Japanese heavy cruiser Tone. It was the ...
Photograph
Nagasaki Harbour, Japan. 1937. The launching of the Japanese heavy cruiser Tone. It was the flagship of the combined fleet and was in action against the allies in the Coral Sea.145542
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(NX208095 / NX66265) Otton, Edward Douglas 'Slim' (Corporal)
Sound
Maker: Otton, Edward Douglas 'Slim'
Edward Douglas "Slim" Otton, Corporal 1st Independent Company and Coastwatcher, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45 Discussing enlistm...S00596
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Officer's peaked cap : Paymaster Commander H M Johnson, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Australian Navy officer's peaked cap with woven black mohair hat band and patent leather black chin strap. The peak of the cap is embroidered with gold bullion oak leaves and an embroidered offi...REL28942.002
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OFF NEW CALEDONIA. 1942-05-05. THE AMERICAN MERCHANT VESSEL JOHN ADAMS, HER BACK BROKEN, SINKING ...
Photograph
Maker: Chloe
OFF NEW CALEDONIA. 1942-05-05. THE AMERICAN MERCHANT VESSEL JOHN ADAMS, HER BACK BROKEN, SINKING AFTER BEING TORPEDOED BY A JAPANESE SUBMARINE APPROXIMATELY 120 MILES SOUTH WEST OF AMEDEE LIGHTHOUSE. ...305758
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Pacific Star : Rear Admiral H B Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pacific Star. Unnamed as issued.REL28964.009
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Pusgley, Christopher (Driver)
Private Record
Maker: Pugsley, Christopher
Script of wreath laying service, Coral Sea, onboard 'Norwegian Star" on 5 Sept. 2000 (includes signatures of those in attendance)PR01590
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Rich, M C W (Captain, Aust New Guinea Admin Unit (Angau))
Private Record
Maker: Rich, M C W
ACCOUNT OF THE SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS AFTER THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. MAP OF THE CORAL SEA AREA. DIARY KEPT BY CAPT RICH RE OPERATIONS BETWEEN DEC 1942 AND JAN 1944. ALL PHOTOCOPIES3DRL/6300
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RN Collier 'Atlas' aground on Bougainville Reef, Coral Sea
Art
Maker: McBryde, John
The Royal Navy collier 'Atlas' aground on Bougainville Reef in the Coral Sea in May 1945. The artist has written the following on the verso of the drawing: 'I came on board HMAS Bungaree, minelayer, t...ART92758
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Royal Australian Navy officer's blue winter service jacket : Paymaster Commander H M Johnson
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Royal Australian Navy officer's double breasted blue winter service jacket. The jacket is made of wool serge and has a notched collar with a button hole in each lapel. A slanted pocket is located on t...REL28942.003