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A. A. and submarine lookout, Red Sea
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Maker: Dargie, William
Ack Ack and submarine lookout, Red Sea. The sketch was completed during Dargie's voyage to Australia aboard the HMT "Felix Roussel". This was a Free French ship which, in company of the US ship "Holb...ART23898
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A cigarette for the wounded
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Maker: Dargie, William
Depicting wounded men of the 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion being given a smoke after they had been carried out of sight of the enemy and it was safe to light up. This was after they had been f...ART25031
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A cigarette for the wounded
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Maker: Dargie, William
Soldiers of the 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion stand around a man laying on a stretcher. One is lighthing him a cigarette. Dargie noted, "Around the Spur, and out of sight of the enemy, it is...ART25030
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Aerodrome Defence Officer
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Maker: Dargie, William
Depicts a portrait of unidentified Aerodrome Defence Officer, Royal Australian Air Force, North African campaign, Gambut, Libya.ART23891
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After the battle - Waga Waga, Milne Bay
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Maker: Dargie, William
Dargie noted, "A soldier looks at a comrade's grave. Actually, this was one of three graves of prisoners who had been bayoneted by the Japanese. The graves were discovered by the patrol with which t...ART22083
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Airman in nose turret of Liberator
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Maker: Dargie, William
This is the Emerson electrically operated power turret, fitted with two 0.5 inch Browning machine gun. In the sketch the airman can be seen through the sections of bullet resistant glass, which, toget...ART21048
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Airstrip at Maleme
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Maker: Dargie, William
From the hill to the south of the 'drome'. It was here that many German troops transports were landed during the attack on Crete. Troops of the 5th New Zealand Brigade strongly defended the area and i...ART23867
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Aliakmon River and escarpment
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Maker: Dargie, William
View from the bridge at Aliakmon River, south west of Servia. The withdrawal of British forces, which included the ANZAC Corps, from Greece passed through this area in 1941.ART23974
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Aliakmon River and escarpment
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Maker: Dargie, William
It was near this point, south-west of Servia, that the 19th Australian Infantry Brigade crossed the river over a hastily constructed and improvised bridge built by 2/1st Australian Field Company, Roya...ART23972
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Aliakmon River Valley
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Maker: Dargie, William
Looking towards positions occupied by 19th Australian Infantry Brigade, on the other side of the river, Greece.ART23833
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Allied troops on beach at Otomata Point
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Maker: Dargie, William
Watercolour sketch of Papuans launching small vessels off the beach, while soldiers sit, or stand on the beach looking on. As Dargie noted, "There was an American listening post here [Otomata Point] ...ART25021
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Ambush
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Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch of two Australian soldiers who have just been wounded in an ambush. Dargie noted: "The enemy can set an ambush, too. Unfortunately, this is only discovered, as a rule, when someone walks into i...ART22092
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Ambush
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Maker: Dargie, William
The enemy can set up an ambush too. Unfortunately this is only discovered as a rule when someone walks into it. The enemy set a very strong defence and ambush position just beyond Daumonia. This ambus...ART22256
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Ambush of the enemy at night
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Maker: Dargie, William
A sketch that recalls a patrol by B Coy of the 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalion when they were ambushed by the Japanese and forced to take to the bush, and regain their lines by a long detour. Du...ART23817
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Ammunition hut
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Maker: Dargie, William
This piece of hardboard contains two watercolour drawings of Ratnap airstrip in India, showing the surrounding landscape, while in the foreground are trees, an aircraft and an ammunition hut. It seem...ART23558
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Anzac Day service on H.T. Felix Roussel, Mozambique Channel, 25.4.42
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Maker: Dargie, William
Rough sketch of Australians and New Zealanders aboard the transport vessel 'Felix Roussel attending an ANZAC Day service. Dargie noted, "Padre Perry opens the service. On the left can be seen an Aus...ART22060
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Armoured cars of British Reconnaissance Regiment in Tempe, Greece
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Maker: Dargie, William
Tempe in 1941, was the scene of a very heavy attack by German armoured units against the rearguard of the British withdrawal from Greece. The 2/2nd Australian Infantry Battalion and New Zealand units ...ART23984
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2/6 Armoured Regiment Tanks in action at Cape Endaiadere
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Maker: Dargie, William
The tanks supported the 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion and cleaned up Japanese resistance in this area, Cape Endaiadere, New Guinea.ART23158
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A sentimental song
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Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch showing a group of members of 2/10th Australian Infantry Battalion enjoying a singsong accompanied by a ukulele.ART23182
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A soldier fixing his bayonet
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Maker: Dargie, William
An Australian soldier stands, wearing a tin helmet and is fixing his bayonet to his rifle.ART22008
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Assault on the Pimple, Shaggy Ridge, New Guinea
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Maker: Dargie, William
Scattered figures of Australian soldiers attempting to climb the steep slopes of The Pimple, a prominent landmark, as they carry out an assault on Shaggy Ridge, New Guinea.ART26065
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Australian and Bechuanaland soldiers in ward of 2/3 CCS
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Maker: Dargie, William
Australian and Bechuanaland soldiers in Infectious Diseases ward, 2/3rd Casualty Clearing Station, Beirut, Syria.ART22025
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Australian captain of a liberator (Pilot Officer Leslie Hendy)
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Maker: Dargie, William
Depicts a portrait of A410333 Pilot Leslie Arthur Hendy, Australian captain of a B24 Liberator, No 159 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, Burma campaign.ART22386
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2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion crossing the Busu River at night
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Maker: Dargie, William
Depicts soldiers of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion crossing the Busu River at night. Dargie noted, "This is only a rough note for a composition, and is to be developed later."ART26197
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2/1 Australian Infantry Battalion positions
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Maker: Dargie, William
On a spur overlooking the airstrip at Rethymnon (or Retimo) showing the mountains to the south east. Very bitter fighting between an Australian infantry battalion and the German parachutists took plac...ART24056
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2/4 Australian Infantry Battalion positions at near Alikarnassos
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Maker: Dargie, William
The Australian positions were on extreme top right of picture, the meteorological station at hight point at left. In the depression running up the centre of the scene was a cornfield in which the Germ...ART24048
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Australian rear guard positions on hills above Kreikouki
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Maker: Dargie, William
Kreikouri is named as "Erithrai" in the Official War History. The covering force at Erithrai on 22nd April 1941 consisted of the 4th New Zealand Infantry Brigades, 2/3rd Australian Field Regiment of A...ART24021
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Awaiting the return of a flight from an OP
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Maker: Dargie, William
Scene of members of the 450 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, standing and looking at they sky. Dargie noted, "Standing on a wrecked German plane, the Intelligence Officer of the Squadron scans t...ART23897
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Base Post Office in native huts, Milne Force
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Maker: Dargie, William
A view showing a native hut composed of split bamboo and atap roof which was used as a Post Office for Milne Force.ART23172
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Bathing parade, Fall River
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Maker: Dargie, William
Men are naked and swimming in the Hagiti River. Dargie noted, "This bathing pool by the ford and swaying footbridge over the Hagiti River was possibly one of the most familiar sights to the troops of...ART21314
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Bathing parade, Fall River
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Maker: Dargie, William
Men are naked and swimming in the Fall River, with trees and other plants filling the background.ART22076
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Beach and first two piles of Avgas Jetty
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Maker: Dargie, William
This work was painted whilst Dargie was awaiting for an opportunity to paint a picture showing erecting the jetty in progress. As Dargie noted, "Unfavourable weather compelled No 7 Mobile Works Squadr...ART23501
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Beached Jap invasion barges, Waga Waga, site of original Jap landing
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Maker: Dargie, William
Beached Japanese invasion barges at Waga Waga, Milne Bay. There are trees and a low mountain range in the background.ART21313
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Beaufighter - No. 30 Squadron, Tadji
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Maker: Dargie, William
Drawing of a beaufighter on the airstrip in Tadji. In the foreground is a tent, with a soldier kneeling down next to a jerry can. This airstrip was completed by Numbers 5, 6 and 7 Mobile Works Squad...ART23497
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Beaufighters strafing Lae strip
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Maker: Dargie, William
Pencil sketch of Japanese bombers burning on the ground.ART21322
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Bend in the river at Waigani
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Maker: Dargie, William
Dargie noted this was the "Site of the native prison camp. The Superintendent was an ex-missionary who had joined the army as a Warrant Officer".ART22378
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Blown bridge
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Maker: Dargie, William
This bridge was on the road east of Delphi and was destroyed by sappers of the Royal Australian Engineers during the withdrawal of British forces from Greece in 1941.ART24013
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Blown bridge
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Maker: Dargie, William
On the road east of Delphi, this bridge was destroyed by sappers of the Royal Australian Engineers during the withdrawal of British forces from Greece in April 1941.ART24014
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Blown bridge at Brallos Pass
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Maker: Dargie, William
It was in Brallos Pass that units of ANZAC Corps fought a successful rearguard action against a German armoured attack during the withdrawal of British troops from Greece in 1941.ART24009
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Blown bridge in Brallos Pass
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Maker: Dargie, William
Study for locale of picture of Australian Motor Transport withdrawing at night from position on Brallos Pass - Thermopylae line in 1941. The bridge was blown up by our troops in April, 1941, repaired ...ART24008
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Blown bridge near Elevtherkhorion
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Maker: Dargie, William
Blown bridge near Elevtherokhorion, Greece.ART23976
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Blown bridge over Aliakmon River
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Maker: Dargie, William
The southern buttress of the bridge can be seen in the centre. All three spans of the bridge were dropped into the river when it was blown. The charges were laid by Lance Corporal J.R. Buckingham of 2...ART23971
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Bofors Gun on the hilltop
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Maker: Dargie, William
Two soldiers standing on the ridge of a hilltop in New Guinea. A Bofors Gun is beside them, while storm clouds fill the sky above. Dargie noted, "Manned by Americans. One of the smaller ack-ack guns ...ART22376
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Bofors gun position
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Maker: Dargie, William
Scene near Ratnap airstrip, showing Indian soldiers, tents and a bunker. Part of the Aerodrome Defence, this gun is manned by Indian A.A gunners, Ratnap, India.ART23557
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Bombed house in Elasson
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Maker: Dargie, William
This is a watercolour sketch of a bombed house in the Greek town of Elasson. Two men stand in the foreground of the image. Elasson was on the line of withdrawal of ANZAC Corps from Greece in 1941.ART23979
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Bombed house in Yerania village, Greece
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Maker: Dargie, William
Described in the Official War History as 'Yannina', and also known as Ioannina, the Greek town pictured here experienced the fortunes of war on several occasions during the 1939-45 conflicts. Captured...ART23978
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Bombed house near the air strip, Iraklion, Crete
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Maker: Dargie, William
The town Iraklion is described in the Official War History as Heraklion. Heraklion was one of the points where German air-borne troops were landed in the invasion of Crete. The 2/14th Australian Infan...ART24042
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Bombs on Lae
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Maker: Dargie, William
Depicts a bomber flying over peninsula with explosions on the ground, Lae, New Guinea. Hotes for a later painting.ART21324
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Bombs on Lae
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Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch of a bomber flying over the Huon Peninsula with explosions smoking on the ground.ART21323
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Bombs on Lae strip
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Maker: Dargie, William
Sketch of an aerial attack of bombs falling on Lae airfield during a straf by Australian Beaufighters. Japanese bombers are burning on the ground, Lae, New Guinea, 1943.ART25024