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Able Seaman, Torpedoes
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
Portrait of an unidentified Able Seaman from the Royal Australian Navy.ART23554
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AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE BRITISH CARGO VESSEL TRIONA WHICH ESCAPED AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE ...
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AERIAL PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE BRITISH CARGO VESSEL TRIONA WHICH ESCAPED AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE GERMAN AUXILIARY CRUISER ORION IN THE SOUTH CORAL SEA ON 10 AUGUST 1940 ONLY TO BE SUNK BY THAT SHIP AND TH...304070
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At sea, 1943-10-06. Three members of the crew of HMAS Wagga on the deck with the dog "Gunner" who ...
Photograph
At sea, 1943-10-06. Three members of the crew of HMAS Wagga on the deck with the dog "Gunner" who fell overboard from the United States troopship A.D. White and was rescued by HMAS Wagga in the Coral ...P01168.002
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 : Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-1945. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28964.011
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Balaclava : Squadron Leader G W Coventry, 11 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Lock, Lillian
Hand knitted balaclava made from dark blue wool knitted in a combination of garter and rib stitch patterns. Knitted around the face opening are two rows of red wool. Stitched in red to the inside of t...REL30990
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Note that, although Rear Admiral Farncomb was three times Mentioned in Despatches, no Oak Leaf is carried on the ribbon.REL28964.010
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Clark, Chris (b.1951)
Private Record
Maker: Clark, Chris
Collection relating to the writing of several books by military historian Dr Chris Clark. 5 boxes containing 37 wallets, contents as follows. Wallets 1-6, relating to "Action Stations Coral Sea: the...PR04839
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Convoy in the Coral Sea
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a number of ships sailing through the Coral Sea in convoy.ART93455
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Convoy ship in Coral Sea
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a large convoy ship steaming through the Coral Sea.ART93454
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. A BARRAGE BEING FIRED AGAINST JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBERS BY TASK GROUP 17.3 ...
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. A BARRAGE BEING FIRED AGAINST JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBERS BY TASK GROUP 17.3 DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. THE DESTROYER USS WALKE MANOEUVRES AHEAD OF HMAS HOBART. (NAVAL HIS...306610/02
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. A JAPANESE BOMBER FLIES PAST THE CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA AS IT STRAFES ...
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. A JAPANESE BOMBER FLIES PAST THE CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA AS IT STRAFES ALLIED WARSHIPS DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. ANOTHER AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN SHOT DOWN ASTERN OF THE CRUIS...306610/01
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CORAL SEA, 1942-05-08. A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBER AIRCRAFT JUST ABOVE THE HORIZON CLOSES IN TO ...
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CORAL SEA, 1942-05-08. A JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBER AIRCRAFT JUST ABOVE THE HORIZON CLOSES IN TO ATTACK THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LEXINGTON. THE WHITE SPRAY TO THE LEFT WAS WHIPPED UP BY ANTI AIRCRAFT CAN...P02018.099
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-08. JAPANESE SHIPPING TAKING AVOIDING ACTION WHILE UNDER ATTACK BY THE ALLIED ...
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-08. JAPANESE SHIPPING TAKING AVOIDING ACTION WHILE UNDER ATTACK BY THE ALLIED AIR FORCES DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. (PHOTOGRAPH REPRODUCED IN OFFICIAL HISTORY VOLUME: RAAF ...128127
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Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy ...
Photograph
Maker: Davis, A J
Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy weather.041286
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Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy ...
Photograph
Maker: Davis, A J
Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy weather.041287
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Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy ...
Photograph
Maker: Davis, A J
Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy weather.041288
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Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy ...
Photograph
Maker: Davis, A J
Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean. 1943. Royal Australian Navy minesweeper/corvette HMAS Broome in heavy weather.041290
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. SHIPS OF TASK FORCE 17.3 UNDER ATTACK BY JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBERS DURING ...
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. SHIPS OF TASK FORCE 17.3 UNDER ATTACK BY JAPANESE TORPEDO BOMBERS DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. THREE BURSTS OF ANTI AIRCRAFT SHELLS DOT THE SKY AS THE DESTROYER USS WALKE...306610
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. THE CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA BRACKETED BY BOMBS FROM HIGH LEVEL BOMBERS ...
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CORAL SEA. 1942-05-07. THE CRUISER HMAS AUSTRALIA BRACKETED BY BOMBS FROM HIGH LEVEL BOMBERS DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. TO THE LEFT IS THE DESTROYER USS PERKINS; TO THE RIGHT THE DESTROYER US...306610/03
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CORAL SEA. 1942-0507. THE JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CARRIER `SHOHO' UNDER ATTACK BY UNITED STATES NAVY ...
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CORAL SEA. 1942-0507. THE JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CARRIER `SHOHO' UNDER ATTACK BY UNITED STATES NAVY AIRCRAFT DURING THE BATTLE OF THE CORAL SEA. THE ATTACK COMMENCED AT 1100, ABANDON SHIP WAS ORDERED AT 11...157892
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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Six studies on deck, Coral Sea
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts six small studies of individual men observed on the deck of the ship, from upper right; reclining man reading; below, seated man; rear of standing man; man resting on his back with arms behind...ART93433
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Smyth, Dacre Henry Deudraeth AO
Private Record
Maker: Smyth, Dacre Henry Deudraeth
Letters covering service on HMAS Bataan during the Korean War (1950); Typed copy of diary extract from Battle of Coral Sea (2/5/42-13/5/42); Address given by Commodore Smyth at Victorian HMAS Hobart s...PR85/119
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Sons of the Anzacs 1939-1945
Film
Maker: Dreyfus, George Bagnall, Frank N Howes, Oliver F Bowden, Barry
Remake of the film F00188 produced by the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit for the Australian War Memorial. A history of Australia in the Second World War, covering the principal campaigns and utili...F00190
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Souvenir pennant : HMAS Australia (II)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Triangular navy blue felt souvenir pennant, screen printed in orange, green and red. The pennant reads vertically from the hoist with an interpretation of Australia's Coat of Arms. On the scroll work ...REL36715
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(S/5619) Scrivener, Roy Elvine (Able Seaman)
Sound
Maker: Roy Scrivener Connell, Daniel
Roy Scrivener, HMAS Hobart, interviewed by Daniel Connell, for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45 Discusses HMAS Hobart; Australia; Royal Australian Navy (RAN); enlist...S00535
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Stanton, Richard W. (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Stanton, Richard Wilfrid
Typescript memoir (44p), (January 1939 to February 1952), entitled "A life on the ocean wave" written by 22719 Chief Petty Officer Richard W. Stanton relating to his career as a radio operator in the ...MSS1658
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1939-1945 Star : Rear Admiral H B Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1939-1945 Star. Unnamed as issued.REL28964.006
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Sutherland, James McDonald (Private, b.1917 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Sutherland, James McDonald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX10338 Private James McDonald Sutherland, 2/3 Motor Ambulance Convoy, Australia, Thailand, Burma, Malaya, Singapore, 1941-1950. This diary was ...AWM2017.113.1
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The destroyer USS Mugford delivering mail to HMAS Australia in the Coral Sea. The RAN ship has ...
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The destroyer USS Mugford delivering mail to HMAS Australia in the Coral Sea. The RAN ship has also been identified as HMAS Hobart which was serving with HMAS Australia at the time. (DONOR T. B. OGILV...P01233.010
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White pique cap cover : Paymaster Commander H M Johnson, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White cotton pique cover for an Royal Australian Navy officer's peaked cap.REL28942.001
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William Wreford, Sub Lieutenant, HMAS Hobart, interviewed by Bill Bunbury for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Wreford, William Frank
Discusses education; army cadet corps; enlistment; HMAS Hobart; Royal Australian Naval Reserve (RANR); HMAS Adelaide; training; casualties; leisure; HMAS Canberra; Battle of the Coral Sea; HMAS Voyage...S00526