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Admiral Sir George Patey
Art
Maker: Power, H Septimus
Admiral Sir George Edwin Patey, KCMG, KCVO, was the first Commander of Australian Fleet, from his arrival in 1913 until 1915. In his flagship, the battle-cruiser HMAS Australia, he was in charge of n...ART09097
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A forward view of the Vickers Viking amphibian aircraft in which Australian Captain Ross ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A forward view of the Vickers Viking amphibian aircraft in which Australian Captain Ross MacPherson Smith intended to fly around the world. During an air test at Brooklands on 13 April 1922, the aircr...H03531
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Airco DH9 aircraft
Technology
Airco DH9 biplane reconnaissance/bomber aircraft fitted with a single six cylinder water cooled Armstrong Siddeley Puma 230hp engine. The DH9 was a late First World War modification of an earlier b...RELAWM07919.001
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A port side view of the Vickers Viking amphibian aircraft in which Australian, Captain Ross ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A port side view of the Vickers Viking amphibian aircraft in which Australian, Captain Ross MacPherson Smith intended to fly around the world. During an air test at Brooklands on 13 April 1922, the ai...H03530A
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AVON DOWNS STATION, NT. 1919. IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTIAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N ...
Photograph
AVON DOWNS STATION, NT. 1919. IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTIAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK, VIC ON 16 NOVEMBER 191...A04690
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Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, c. 1927. Group portrait of officers and seamen of the ...
Photograph
Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, c. 1927. Group portrait of officers and seamen of the submarine HMAS Otway, at the port where the vessel was built. The occasion may have been the commissioning...P01787.002
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Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, c. 1927. Group portrait of officers and seamen of the ...
Photograph
Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, England, c. 1927. Group portrait of officers and seamen of the submarine HMAS Otway, at the port where the vessel was built. The occasion may have been the commissioning...P01787.001
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Baton: Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
Heraldry
Maker: Garrard & Co Ltd
Silver gilt field marshal's baton. Both ends are wreathed in laurel, tudor rose, thistle and shamrock pattern. The baton is surmounted by a silver gilt figure of St George killing the dragon. Body of ...REL/04253.001
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Broudbent, Jack
Private Record
Maker: Broudbent, Jack
Letters written to Tom Jensen regarding post-war travel. Letters describe ocean travel in the immediate post-war period on board White Star Liner "Megantic"; also post-war conditions in England, ment...PR00584
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Burrell, H M (Midshipmen, HMAS Sydney, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Burrell, Henry Mackay
LOGBOOK MAINTAINED DURING TRAINING CRUISES BY MIDSHIPMEN BURRELL AND ABOARD VARIOUS RAN VESSELS INCLUDING HMAS SYDNEY AND STALWART 1922-23 AND POSTING TO RN VESSELS HMS CALEDON AND MALAYA, 1924PR85/377
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Fiveash, Herbert Edward (Private, b: 1895, d: 1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Fiveash, Herbert Edward
`Private Memories: A Family Legacy'. This manuscript details the first 25 years (1895-1920) of the life and times of Herbert Fiveash. It covers his childhood in England, his emigration to Australia, h...MSS1217
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Forster, David (Engine Room Artificer HMAS Otway, RAN b.1886)
Private Record
Maker: Forster, David
CERTIFICATES OF SERVICE IN BOTH THE RN AND RAN, 1903-1931 WITH PARTICULAR SERVICE ON SUBMARINES. ALSO INCLUDES A NATIONAL EMERGENCY SERVICES CERTIFICATE FOR QUALIFIED WARDENSPR88/077
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Hanrahan Family
Private Record
EXTENSIVE LETTERS WRITTEN BY THE THREE HANRAHAN BROTHERS TO THEIR FAMILY WHILE ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH BRITISH FORCES. ALL THREE, BRENDAN, CIARAN AND EAMON, SERVED IN THE RAF IN VARIOUS BASES IN ENGLAN...PR82/158
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT. H N WRIGLEY AND SGT. A W MURPHY, ...
Photograph
IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT. H N WRIGLEY AND SGT. A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK, VIC. ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ARRIVED IN DARWIN, NT ...A04686
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, ...
Photograph
IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK, VIC ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ARRIVED IN DARWIN, NT ON ...A04688
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, ...
Photograph
IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK, VIC ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ARRIVED IN DARWIN, NT ON ...A04692
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT. A W MURPHY, ...
Photograph
IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT. A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK VIC. ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ARRIVED IN DARWIN, NT ON...A04687
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, ...
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK, VIC ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ARRIVED IN DARWIN, NT ON ...A04693
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IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, ...
Photograph
IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK VIC ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ARRIVED IN DARWIN, NT ON 1...A04694
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Jones, George, Sir (Air Marshal, KBE, DFC, CB)
Manuscript
Maker: Jones, George
Autobiographical memoir covering early life, experience with Light Horse and Flying Corps during WW1, subsequent career with RAAF between WW1 and WW2, role during WW2 and conflicts in Korea and Malaya...MSS0738
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Keane, Patrick (Lieutenant, RN and RAN b.1872 - d.1922)
Private Record
Maker: Keane, Patrick
SERVICE CERTIFICATES COVERING HIS DUTIES IN THE RAN, 1886-1900, GUNNERY DUTIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH NAVAL FORCES QUEENSLAND AND LATER APPOINTMENTS TO THE A AND I STAFF (VICTORIA) AND SUB DISTRICT NAVAL...PR82/138
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, C. 1919. CONCERT PARTY ASSEMBLED ON AND AROUND A GRAND PIANO AND GIVING THE ...
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND, C. 1919. CONCERT PARTY ASSEMBLED ON AND AROUND A GRAND PIANO AND GIVING THE THUMBS-UP SIGN. (DONOR: MRS S. MANT)P00739.004
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Lynam, Mervin Lorn
Manuscript
Maker: Lynam, Mervin Lorn
Manuscript titled `A knockabout sort of a fellow' - Lynam's autobiography of his varied life which included a stint in the peacetime RAN and British Army before his World War II RAN service. His dutie...MSS1257
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Major General William Holmes
Art
Maker: Carter, Norman
Portrait of Major General William Holmes, CMG, DSO, VD, commanded the 4th Division AIF and 5th Infantry Brigade, formerly also the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF). William H...ART00195
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Mann, W (Lieutenant, 25th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Mann, Willie Augustus
DETAILED ACCOUNTS OF SERVICE ON GALLIPOLI AND IN FRANCE. LAUDATORY COMMENTS ON ENGLISH SOLDIERS. DISPARAGING COMMENTS ON AMC. REMARKS ON THE ARMISTICE AND RETURN TO AUSTRALIA. COVER PERIOD 1915 - 19192DRL/0105
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McLean, Hector Morgan (Private 9th Field Amb B.1895) and Mclean, William K (Lieutenant, 1st Pnr Bn AIF b.1891)
Private Record
Maker: McLean, Hector Morgan McLean, William King
LETTERS TO HOME FROM PTE MCLEAN AND HIS BROTHER, LT MCLEAN. BOTH COMMENT ON THE WAR, OFTEN FROM DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS. TOPICS INCLUDE MEDICAL TREATMENT, POWS, FRENCH REFUGEES, ALLIES AND THE ENEMY. ALS...PR87/082
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Murray, Ken (Private, b.1899 - d.1937)
Private Record
Maker: Murray, Kenneth
Letters, account written after the war also two manuscripts titled `Ken Murray in World War 1' and `Ken Murray's mates in World War 1', thoughtful discussions prepared by Murray's son, based on above ...PR00594
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NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND. C.1919-02. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF HMA SUBMARINE J7 OFF THE RIVER TYNE PRIOR ...
Photograph
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND. C.1919-02. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF HMA SUBMARINE J7 OFF THE RIVER TYNE PRIOR TO SAILING FOR AUSTRALIA. UNLIKE THE REST OF HER CLASS THE J7 WAS CONVERTED FROM A K CLASS STEAM SUBMARI...301368A
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NEWCASTLE WATERS, 1919. IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTIAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY ...
Photograph
NEWCASTLE WATERS, 1919. IN THE FIRST TRANSCONTINENTIAL FLIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA, CAPT H N WRIGLEY AND SGT A W MURPHY, FLYING A B.E.2E AIRCRAFT (NO. B6183), LEFT POINT COOK, VIC ON 16 NOVEMBER 1919 AND ...A04689
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Officers khaki cotton drill service dress jacket : Captain R T Ramsay, 3 Australian Divisional Train, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory
Officer's unlined khaki cotton drill service dress tunic with pointed cuffs, pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps and large expanding patch pockets below the front waist, with plain flaps,...REL35865.001
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Officer's service dress trousers : Squadron Leader C O Fairbairn, Royal Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Sullivan Williams & Co
Pair of officer's khaki wool gabardine trousers with cuffs. A pocket is set into each side seam and there is a welt pocket over the right buttock which closes with a button. The fly closes with six kh...REL/00023.002
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Officer's service dress tunic : Squadron Leader C O Fairbairn, Royal Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Sullivan Williams & Co
Royal Air Force officer's khaki wool gabardine service dress tunic complete with self fabric belt with brass buckle. The tunic has pleated breast pockets with triple pointed flaps, and large expanding...REL/00023.001
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1. Otter, Alfred A 2. Otter, Robert 3. Lynch, Harry 4. Cleary, Tom (1. Petty Officer, b.1898 - d.1975 2. Private, b.1897 - d.1916 3. Private 4. Private)
Private Record
CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO SERVICE OF OTTER FAMILY AND RELATIVES DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR AND INTO THE 1920'S. DIARY OF H LYNCH AND PHOTOS OF A OTTER AND R OTTERPR86/329
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Pattern 07 Bayonet
Technology
Pattern 07 bayonet. Ricasso stamped with MA over 1907 6 '29 LITHGOW. Overall blued finish with plain wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel is stamped B 20474.REL/19642.001
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Pattern 07 Bayonet & Scabbard
Technology
Pattern 07 Bayonet and Scabbard. Ricasso stamped with a crown over a shield with 1907 1 '23 LITHGOW. Overall blued finish with plain wooden grips held to the tang with two screw bolts. The pommel is s...REL/19639
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Pattern 07 Bayonet & Scabbard
Technology
Pattern 1907 bayonet and scabbard. The hilt has a straight muzzle ring crossguard, two piece wooden grips held to the tang by two screw bolts and the pommel has a T section mortice slot and a push but...REL/16705
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Pattern 07 Bayonet Scabbard
Technology
Pattern 07 bayonet scabbard. Black leather scabbard stamped with an arrow in a D below a crown over '19' on the reverse. It has has a blued chape and locket. The locket throat is numbered 3MD 34095 a...REL/19642.002
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Piper, Thomas Henry (Captain, b.1891 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Piper, Thomas Henry
Piper's autobiography concentrates on his First World War service with the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) and the Royal Air Force (RAF) and his time as a prisoner of war of the Turks. Brief mention is...PR87/123
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Pixley, Norman Stewart, CMG, MBE, VRD (Commander, b: 1898)
Manuscript
Maker: Pixley, Norman Stewart
'The Queensland Marine Defence Force' by N.S. Pixley. This manuscript is a history of the Queensland Marine Defence Force from its inception in 1882 on the recommendations of Sir William Jervois until...MSS1220
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RAF pilots wings : A A N D Pentland, Royal Air Force
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Embroidered Royal Air Force pilots qualification wings (brevet). It has has cream coloured wings, a King's crown, and the letters 'RAF' within a khaki laurel wreath, on a black background.REL34566
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Sam Browne belt : Captain R T Ramsay, 3 Australian Division Train, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather Sam Browne waist belt with shoulder strap. The belt is fitted with a double clawed brass buckle, and has a brass stud and a sliding leather loop to locate the free end of the belt tongue...REL35865.003
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Scabbard Mark II. for Sword Bayonet, Pattern 1907, Mark I.
Technology
Maker: Small Arms Factory, Lithgow
Pattern 07 Bayonet Scabbard. Black leather with a steel chape and tear drop locket.REL/10231.002
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Schwinghammer, Verdi G (Private, 42nd Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Schwinghammer, Verdi George
PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF SERVICE BASED ON DIARY. DETAILS THE INVOLVEMENT OF 42ND BN IN ACTIONS ON THE SOMME, AT TINCOURT AND ON THE HINDENBURG LINE. COVERS TIME FROM ENLISTMENT TO DEMOBILIZATION 1916-1919....2DRL/0234
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Scott's Hotel, Collins Street, Melbourne. No. 1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps (AFC) dinner to ...
Photograph
Maker: Leckie, Harry Victor
Scott's Hotel, Collins Street, Melbourne. No. 1 Squadron Australian Flying Corps (AFC) dinner to welcome Ross Macpherson Smith, Jim Bennett, Wally Shiers and Keith Smith after the first England-Austra...P00589.023
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Shaw, Evelyn Percy Murray (Lieutenant, b.1895 - d.1932)
Private Record
Maker: Shaw, Evelyn Percy Murray
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Evelyn Percy Murray Shaw, 2 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, and 3 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, United Kingdom and Australia, 191...PR87/020
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Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle and Pattern 07 Bayonet Components Display Case
Technology
Display cabinet containing the various stages of manufacture of the component parts of the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield Rifle (SMLE) and Pattern 1907 Bayonet. The parts are mounted within a display cas...RELAWM10478
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Squadrons and aircraft of the RFC, RNAS and RAF from 1912-1946 /by Peter M H Lewis
Private Record
Maker: Lewis, Peter M H
Bound typed manuscript of approximately 800 pages. Cover title: 'The original works of Peter Lewis: squadrons and aircrafts of the RFC, RNAS and RAF, 1918 - 1946.' The manuscript was published in Engl...PR01744
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1920. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF HMA SUBMARINE J4. NOTE THE 4 1NCH GUN IN ITS REVOLVING SHIELD ON THE ...
Photograph
1920. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF HMA SUBMARINE J4. NOTE THE 4 1NCH GUN IN ITS REVOLVING SHIELD ON THE CONNING TOWER. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)301366
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Starr, Lady Alison
Manuscript
Maker: Starr, Lady Alison
Manuscript biography of Major General Hon Sir Neville Howse, VC, KCB, KCMG, DMS . Covers his early years in England, service in Boer War, medical practice in Orange, NSW, prior to First World War, hi...MSS1376
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SUTTON VENY, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, C 1919. PATIENTS AND NURSE, IN WARD B, 1ST AUSTRALIAN GENERAL ...
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SUTTON VENY, WILTSHIRE, ENGLAND, C 1919. PATIENTS AND NURSE, IN WARD B, 1ST AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL. (DONOR: J. MADDOCK)P00611.004