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  1. ABOARD A MINESWEEPER AROUND AUSTRALIAN COAST - A HEARTY MEAL AFTER A DAYS HARD WORK. THESE MEN ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Bottomley, Clifford

    ABOARD A MINESWEEPER AROUND AUSTRALIAN COAST - A HEARTY MEAL AFTER A DAYS HARD WORK. THESE MEN ARE PRACTICALLY CONTINUALLY AT SEA ENDEAVOURING TO KEEP OUR SEA LANES FREE OF ENEMY MINES. NAVY. MINESWEE...

    003997

  2. ABROLHOS ISLANDS, OFF GERALDTON, WA. 1942. TWO MEMBERS OF THE 2ND INFANTRY BRIGADE EATING A MEAL ...

    Photograph

    ABROLHOS ISLANDS, OFF GERALDTON, WA. 1942. TWO MEMBERS OF THE 2ND INFANTRY BRIGADE EATING A MEAL AMONGST THE THICK COASTAL VEGETATION ON WALLABI ISLAND. THEY WERE TAKING PART IN EXERCISES AROUND THE I...

    P01588.021

  3. A Clear Plate Means a Clear Conscience

    Art

    Maker: Fitton, James H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.

    British Second World War poster advocating frugality. In the centre of the poster is an image of a cleared plate and knife and fork, this is placed on a patterned tablecloth background. The title appe...

    ARTV03459

  4. A clear plate means a clear conscience

    Art

    Maker: Fitton, James H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.

    British Second World War poster advocating frugality. In the centre of the poster is an image of a cleared plate and knife and fork, this is placed on a patterned tablecloth background. The title appe...

    ARTV06935

  5. A clear plate means a clear conscience

    Art

    Maker: Fitton, James H.M. Stationery Office Wm. Brown & Co. Ltd.

    British Second World War poster advocating frugality. In the centre of the poster is an image of a cleared plate and knife and fork, this is placed on a patterned tablecloth background. The title appe...

    ARTV01557

  6. Activities of 2 Australian Prisoner of War Reception Group & scenes and inspection at Changi POW camp by Lord Louis Mountbatten

    Film

    Maker: McKechnie, Frank

    Formation, embarkation and arrival of 2 Australian Prisoners of War (POW) Group at Singapore, whose task it was to receive and assist released prisoners of war: mainly 8th Division personnel. Scenes d...

    F07336

  7. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A W.A.A.A.F. NOT ONLY ARE THE TRAINEES TAUGHT USEFUL TRADES AND CALLINGS, ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Cranstone, Edward Lefevre (Ted)

    A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A W.A.A.A.F. NOT ONLY ARE THE TRAINEES TAUGHT USEFUL TRADES AND CALLINGS, BUT THEY ARE PAID 4/6 A DAY TO LEARN AND ARE PROVIDED WITH UNIFORMS, MEALS AND BED. GIRLS OVER THE AGE OF...

    011568

  8. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-03-15. MEN OF THE A.I.F. PARADE FOR THEIR FIRST MEAL IN AUSTRALIA AFTER ...

    Photograph

    ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-03-15. MEN OF THE A.I.F. PARADE FOR THEIR FIRST MEAL IN AUSTRALIA AFTER DISEMBARKATION FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.

    025826

  9. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-03-15. MEN OF THE A.I.F. PARADE FOR THEIR FIRST MEAL IN AUSTRALIA AFTER ...

    Photograph

    ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-03-15. MEN OF THE A.I.F. PARADE FOR THEIR FIRST MEAL IN AUSTRALIA AFTER DISEMBARKATION FROM THE MIDDLE EAST.

    025825

  10. ADELAIDE RIVER, NORTHERN TERRITORY. 1944-10-23. BOYS WHO HAVE BEEN TAUGHT CARPENTRY BUILD AN ...

    Photograph

    ADELAIDE RIVER, NORTHERN TERRITORY. 1944-10-23. BOYS WHO HAVE BEEN TAUGHT CARPENTRY BUILD AN ANNEXE TO A DINING ROOM AT THE NATIVE SETTLEMENT CONTROLLED BY ARMY. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- PADDY UNGAD...

    081756

  11. ADELAIDE RIVER, NORTHERN TERRITORY. 1944-10-23. MESSING STAFF PREPARING THE MEAL AT A NATIVE ...

    Photograph

    ADELAIDE RIVER, NORTHERN TERRITORY. 1944-10-23. MESSING STAFF PREPARING THE MEAL AT A NATIVE SETTLEMENT CONTROLLED BY ARMY.

    081760

  12. ADELAIDE RIVER, NT. 1943-12-15. A LUNCH TIME PARADE AT THE SERGEANT'S MESS, REAR HEADQUARTERS, IN ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Martin, William Donald

    ADELAIDE RIVER, NT. 1943-12-15. A LUNCH TIME PARADE AT THE SERGEANT'S MESS, REAR HEADQUARTERS, IN A BUSH SETTING.

    061898

  13. ADELAIDE RIVER, NT. LUNCH TIME IN THE NURSES' MESS AT 119TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (119AGH), ...

    Photograph

    Maker: McNeil, John Earl (Earl)

    ADELAIDE RIVER, NT. LUNCH TIME IN THE NURSES' MESS AT 119TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL (119AGH), THE ONLY HOSPITAL IN AUSTRALIA COMPLETELY UNDER CANVAS. (NEGATIVE BY MCNEIL).

    013437

  14. ADELAIDE TO PERTH. 1946-08-23. A NURSE USES THE TOP OF AN OLD FENCE POST TO SUPPORT A PLATE TO ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Walshe, J N

    ADELAIDE TO PERTH. 1946-08-23. A NURSE USES THE TOP OF AN OLD FENCE POST TO SUPPORT A PLATE TO EAT HER MEAL DURING THEIR JOURNEY BY TROOP TRAIN.

    131560

  15. After the ceremony of the third anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb had concluded the ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Queale, Alan

    After the ceremony of the third anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb had concluded the official party retired to the Chamber of Commerce where drinks and food were provided. Shown are: Lieuten...

    145736

  16. A group of children eating wheatmeal cakes. The rations have been supplied by ANGAU. The local ...

    Photograph

    A group of children eating wheatmeal cakes. The rations have been supplied by ANGAU. The local people who were evacuated from enemy areas, assist by scouting and locating tracks for allied patrols and...

    093004

  17. A group of men from the 9th Division enjoying a meal on board a transport ship that is taking ...

    Photograph

    A group of men from the 9th Division enjoying a meal on board a transport ship that is taking them from Tobruk to Alexandria. Identified centre: VX47642 Sapper, Raymond Leslie Davis, of Balliang East,...

    021166

  18. AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN G. PAPPIN, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, USES ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Harrison, John Thomas

    AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN G. PAPPIN, WARRNAMBOOL, VIC, USES A CIRCULAR SAW AS A GONG TO CALL RAAF SAWMILL WORKERS TO LUNCH.

    OG1123

  19. AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. RAAF MEN WORKING ON AN AIRSTRIP HAVE LUNCH AT A TABLE ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Harrison, John Thomas

    AITAPE, NORTH EAST NEW GUINEA. C. 1944-06. RAAF MEN WORKING ON AN AIRSTRIP HAVE LUNCH AT A TABLE SALVAGED FROM A WRECKED JAPANESE SHIP.

    OG1103

  20. AITKENVALE, QUEENSLAND, C. 1945. COMBINED AIRCREW DINNER OF NO. 35 SQUADRON RAAF. (DONOR: M.J. ...

    Photograph

    AITKENVALE, QUEENSLAND, C. 1945. COMBINED AIRCREW DINNER OF NO. 35 SQUADRON RAAF. (DONOR: M.J. ATKINSON)

    P00822.002

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