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  1. Captain Clifford James White, 1899-1996: Extracts from letters, Northern Territory, Borneo, Japan

    Manuscript

    Maker: Loof, Peter Various White, Clifford James

    Manuscript entitled "Captain Clifford James White" which includes transcripts of letters written by White during 1943-1948 from the Northern Territory, Borneo and Japan. The manuscript also contains ...

    MSS1939

  2. Coastwatchers: the part they played when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various Veale, Lionel Percy Vivian

    Collection of three memoirs concerning Coastwatchers. Includes a 6 page typed memoir by NX41042 Sergeant Lionel Veale, M Special Unit Infantry Battalion, titled 'Coastwatchers: the part they played wh...

    MSS2005

  3. Cobbitty Public School

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various

    "I remain the kid, as ever. Cobbitty Public School" by various students at the school. 116 page manuscript looking at local families whose members attended Cobbity Public School (NSW) and also served ...

    MSS1701

  4. Cork, Albert Stanley (Stan) (Corporal, 13 Battalion, b. 1895 d. 1954); Turnbull, Winifred (Win) May (b. 1892 d. 1986)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various

    "Great War Memorabilia: Stan Cork and Win Turnbull" arranged by Ken and Gwen Knox. The manuscript is about Corporal Albert Stanley (Stan) Cork of the 13th Battalion and his post-war wife Winifred May ...

    MSS1678

  5. Grey, Maxwell David (H1953, Able Seaman, RAN)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various

    Transcript of oral history interview between W G Jay and former Able Seaman Maxwell D Grey, relating to Grey's RAN service. Grey's service aboard the HMAS Adelaide is described, and his brief posting ...

    MSS1946

  6. No.75 and No.76 Squadron (RAAF) Songbook

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various

    Collection relating to the Second World War experience of No.75 and No.76 Squadrons, RAAF, New Guinea and Australia, c.1941-1945. Collection consists of one green-covered typed notebook containing me...

    MSS1299

  7. Rover Scouts, Changi POW Camp

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various

    Collection consists of copies of the Proceedings of the Court of Honour minute book and Troop Meeting Record Book detailing the activities of the Rover Scout troops in Changi POW camp, 1943-1945, beli...

    MSS1398

  8. Sparrow, Allan Francis (NX44575, Private, 2/33rd Battalion)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Sparrow, Allan Francis Various

    Manuscript entitled "Allan Francis Sparrow: A Memoire". Semi-biographical work on the authors life. Recounts experiences of the author's service during the Second World War in New Guinea along the Kok...

    MSS1919

  9. Unveiling of memorial to Major Edgar Thomas Towner VC, MC, FRGSA, Blackall, 24th April 2009 and related proceedings

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    Maker: Logan, John Alexander Various

    Bound copy of the unveiling of a memorial to Major Edgar Thomas Towner VC, MC, FRGSA at Blackall Qld on 24th April 2009 and related proceedings. Contains copies of messages by Quentin Bryce, Governor...

    MSS1953

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