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  1. Astronomers Quarters, Eclipse Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Astronomers Quarters, Eclipse Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur Leslie Swinden who served as telegraphist aboard HMS Encounter during its voyage...

    P11503.002

  2. Black and white group portrait depicting crew photographs of H.M.A.S. Encounter

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    21 photographs relating to the service of 5491 Ordinary Seaman (OS) (later Able Seaman) Herbert Cheal Cooper. OS Cooper served aboard HMAS Encounter between November 1916 and April 1917. The majority ...

    P12585

  3. British War Medal 1914-20 : Acting Leading Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL32932.002

  4. British War Medal 1914-20 : Acting Sub Lieutenant J G J Turner, Royal Australian Naval Brigade

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.

    REL39309.002

  5. Captain Colombs' Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Captain Colombs' Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur Leslie Swinden who served as telegraphist aboard HMS Encounter during its voyage conveying an...

    P11503.003

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Eclipse Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Eclipse Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur Leslie Swinden who served as telegraphist aboard HMS Encounter during its voyage conveying an expediti...

    P11503.001

  9. Eclipse Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Eclipse Camp, Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur Leslie Swinden who served as telegraphist aboard HMS Encounter during its voyage conveying an expediti...

    P11503.004

  10. Eclipse instruments (Father Cortie), Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Eclipse instruments (Father Cortie), Neiafu, Vavau Islands. One of a series of photographs from the collection of Arthur Leslie Swinden who served as telegraphist aboard HMS Encounter during its voyag...

    P11503.005

  11. Informal outdoor portrait of an unidentified Petty Officer (PO) Telegraphist. The portrait was ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Informal outdoor portrait of an unidentified Petty Officer (PO) Telegraphist. The portrait was held in the collection of PO Telegraphist 1845 Arthur Leslie Swinden.

    P11503.007

  12. Item 8: Entertainment by the officers and men of H.M.A.S. "Encounter" in aid of Fiji Day Fund.

    Published Collection

    Maker: Unknown

    Souvenir program for a concert held to entertain troops during the First World War. This program is for a concert given by officers and men of HMAS Encounter at Lautoka Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 20 Sep...

    PUBS002/001/001/002/008

  13. Leading seaman's badge : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Leading seaman's badge with anchor and cable embroiderd on blue serge with yellow cotton. A gold lace good conduct chevron is attached below.

    REL32535

  14. Long underwear : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Long cotton knit underwear with cotton waist and a button fly. The back of the waist is marked in two places with the name 'J.ROBB'.

    REL32533.007

  15. Men of HMAS Encounter arriving in boats and boarding the wrecked German raider Seeadler.

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Men of HMAS Encounter arriving in boats and boarding the wrecked German raider Seeadler.

    A00995

  16. Painted canvas 'HELP' sign : French seamen captured by crew of German raider 'Seeadler'

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    A piece of heavy cream canvas with hand painted lettering in green paint 'HELP!! MopiHa SEPT 1917'. There is fraying around the edges and on the reverse side written in pen 'KEEP AT ALL COSTS'.

    REL28925

  17. Parade in Moorabool Street, Geelong, to celebrate the opening of Osborne House as a temporary ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown Unknown

    Parade in Moorabool Street, Geelong, to celebrate the opening of Osborne House as a temporary barracks for the Royal Australian Naval College. The first two intakes of cadet midshipmen, all aged 12 an...

    P11503.008

  18. Photographs relating to 1858 Able Seaman William Francis Plummer, Royal Australian Navy.

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Photographs relating to 1858 Able Seaman William Francis Plummer, Royal Australian Navy. Born in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, on 22 October 1897, Plummer joined the Royal Australian Navy on 8 July 191...

    P11815

  19. Sailor's collar : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Blue cotton sailor's square rig collar. The top section of collar which sits on the back is square edged. The bottom section is divided into three panels. The middle panel sits down the back inside th...

    REL32533.005

  20. Sailor's collar : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Blue cotton sailor's square rig collar. The top section of collar which sits on the back is square edged. The bottom section is divided into three panels. The middle panel fits down the back inside th...

    REL32534

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