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Crawford, Sheila (d: 1946)
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Maker: Crawford, Sheila
A collection of poems collectively titled `Fantasy', many written between 1939-1942, providing an insight into the wartime feelings of civilians in Australia. The poems were sent to a pen-friend in En...MSS1460
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Cribbin, C M, Mrs, Assistant Public Relations & Censorship Liaison Officer
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Maker: Cribbin, C M
Outline of proposed publication on Women's activities in Australia compiled by Mrs Cribbin for Dr Edith Summerskill of Australian Empire Parliamentary Delegation 1944. Also photographic captions showi...MSS0781
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Crocker, Roy Ernest (109317, Flying Officer, RAF)
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Maker: Crocker, Ernest Roy
Manuscript titled 'Memories of a P.O.W.' written by Ernest Roy Crocker, 49 p. Manuscript details the experiences of the author as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during the Second World War. Begins ...MSS2035
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Crockett, James (Civilian)
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Maker: Crockett, James
An ode, `Predestination-in retrospect' written to C.E.W. Bean on his seventieth birthday by a family friend, James Crockett.MSS1599
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Crossing, Edward G.
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Maker: Crossing, Edward G
Manuscript titled 'Recollections Of The 121st Australian Geneal Transport Company (AIF)'. Describes enlistment and training in SA, move to Alice Springs, vehicle maintenance, conditions in Northern Te...MSS1525
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Crouch, Joan Miss
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Maker: Crouch, Joan
"A Special Kind of Service : the story of the 2/9 Australian General Hospital 1940-1946". An account of the work of the 2/9 AGH from its formation in 1940, duty in the Middle East, return to Australia...MSS1038
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CUMMINGS, Donald Lloyd
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Thesis "Army ROTC : a study of the Army's primary officer procurement program 1862 to 1977". Study to ascertian whether the Reserve Officers Training Corps remins a viable officer procurment program f...MSS1143
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Curtis-Otter, Margaret (First Officer, Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS))
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Maker: Curtis-Otter, Margaret Catherine
UNPUBLISHED TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "HISTORY OF THE WRANS", AN UNOFFICIAL ACCOUNT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, GROWTH AND ROLE OF THE WOMEN'S ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL SERVICE, 1941-1945. INCLUDES DETAILS OF THE LI...MSS0638
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Dack, Irwin John (Flying Officer), 1921 - , DFC, OAM
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Maker: Dack, Irwin John
Memoirs of RAAF service titled 'SO, YOU WANTED WINGS, HEY!! Discusses early life, enlistment and training in Australia and England, operational missions over Europe until shot down in 1944, POW experi...MSS1511
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Daintree, Charles Marshall (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1907)
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Maker: Daintree, Charles Marshall
'AIF Abroad': Some Recollections of My War Years 1939 to 1945' describes Daintree's life beginning with his early life, then going on to his schooling, pre-war career as a teacher and then as a traine...MSS1509
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Dalton, Enid M (E M Herring) (Australian Women's Army Service)
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Maker: Dalton, Enid M
TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "THEY WANTED TO BE NIGHTINGALES", WHICH FORMS THE CORE OF A BOOK LATER PUBLISHED UNDER THE SAME NAME. CONTAINS AN ACCOUNT OF THE PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF THE AUTHOR AND OTHER WOMEN ...MSS0642
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Daubaris, A B
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Maker: Daubaris, Algirdas B
Part of manuscript describing author's experience in Lithuania during W1, when he was successively compelled to enlist in the invading armies of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, as a POW in Italy an...MSS1387
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David CAMPBELL , Anders BOSERUP , J L RICHARDSON , Malcolm SAUNDERS
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Working papers issued by the Peace Research Centre Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University. David CAMPBELL "Australian Public Opinion on National Security issues" examines o...MSS1105
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Day, Antony F (Tony) (Cm, Cd, RAFVR, RAF, Rafo, Rcaf(R) b: 1924)
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Maker: Day, Antony F McLellan, Walter Scott
Collection mainly consists of a typescript written by Antony Day. The typescript titled 'The Air War over the Arakan 1942-1945: an Arakan Aerial Anthology by 'those who served there' is a detailed nar...MSS1327
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D Company, 2/13th Battalion
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Maker: Australian Imperial Force Collins, Mervyn
Manuscript titled "From Tobruk to Scarlet Beach with 2/13 Australian Infantry Battalion", compiled by Mervyn Collins from 2/13 Infantry Battalion unit war diaries. Describes events at Tobruk from Apri...MSS1545
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Dean, Gordon (Sapper b: 1917)
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Maker: Dean, Gordon
Manuscript titled `One Day the Sun Will Shine', recollecting experiences with 2/2 Field Company,. Covers enlistment, training, sea voyages, leave, active service in numerous theatres, post war life, w...MSS1480
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Deflating British Radar Myths of World War II
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Maker: Clark, Gregory C
A research paper presented to the Research Department Air Command and Staff College, US.MSS1854
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Dellar, William Morris (Gunner, b: 1915)
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Maker: Dellar, William Morris
W.M. Dellar enlisted in the AIF and, after training in Australia, served in Palestine and Egypt. Dellar was made a prisoner of war when his ship HMS Hereward was disabled during the evacuation of Cret...MSS1254
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Denning, Stanley Francis (Private)
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Maker: Denning, Stanley Francis
Memoirs of service during Malayan campaign and as a prisoner of the Japanese, in particular as a member of "H" force at various locations including Hellfire Pass. Comments on food, work, treatment by ...MSS1542
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1. De Totth, Adam. 2. Courtney, Robert C H
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Article concerning the inscriptions on medals to Australian and Mandated Territory Personnel 1939-1945. It provides clear background on the number system for the three services.MSS0864
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Dill, James Scott Cuthbert
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Maker: Dill, James Scott Cuthbert Walker, Karyl-Ann
Spiral bound typed manuscript titled 'Scott's War Memoir' written by NX30406 Private (Pte) James Scott (known as Scott) Cuthbert Dill who served with 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion during the Second World ...MSS2184
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Display and Power: An archaeological assessment of a German 8.8cm Flak 36
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Maker: Pearson, David
Honours thesis reporting the results of an investigation of a German 8.8cm Flak 36 from World War Two located in the collection of the Australian War Memorial. This manuscript has a forensic analysis ...MSS1797
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Dodman, Sydney (Driver, 136 Agt Coy, b: 1915)
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Maker: Dodman, Sydney
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "AS I RECALL THE WAR YEARS", DESCRIBING AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS A DRIVER, MAINLY ON AUSTRALIAN ROAD CONVOYS BETWEEN SYDNEY, MELBOURNE AND DARWIN. INCLUDES RECOLLECTIONS WRITTEN LATER...MSS1326
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Donald and Margaret Maclurcan's Second World War, 1938-1945
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Maker: Maclurcan, Donald Charles Boulton Maclurcan, John Maclurcan, Margaret McEvoy
Manuscript titled "Donald and Margaret Maclurcan's Second World War, 1938-1945" which comprises the war diary of Donald Maclurcan and edited letters between Maclurcan and his wife, Margaret. It is il...MSS2178
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Dong, Wonmo
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Maker: Dong, Wonmo
Thesis "Japanese colonial policy and practice in Korea, 1905-1945 : a case study in assimilation". PhD Georgetown University, Political Science, 1965MSS0896
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DONLON , Ross
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Thesis "Cultural change in Australia 1939-1945". Examines the long and short term effects of the war on the tenor of life in Australia especially the general population. BA (Hons), University of Queen...MSS0983
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Donnelly, Roma
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Maker: Donnelly, Roma
Thesis titled `A Civilising Influence? Women in The British Commonwealth Occupation Force in Japan 1946-1952.' Discusses the contribution by Women in Nursing and Medical Services, Red Cross, YMCA, Can...MSS1555
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Donovan , Mr Peter
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"Waltzing Maltilda : the men and machines of the 2/9th Australian Armoured Regimental Group". First draft of unit history covers the pre history and formation, the 1st Australian Armoured Division, th...MSS1182
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Dow, Maynard Weston
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Maker: Dow, Maynard Weston
Thesis "Counterinsurgency and nation building : a comparative study of Post-World War Two Anti Guerilla Resettlement Programs in Malaya, the Philippines and South Vietnam". PhD, Syracuse University, 1...MSS0968
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Drijber, Oscar (Flight Lieutenant)
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Maker: Drijber, Oscar
Manuscript titled `As I saw it', describing experiences in Dutch forces during the Second World War. Covers imprisonment in German POW camps in Europe, escape to Switzerland, training in Australia wit...MSS1412
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Drummond, Alexander Hatton
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Maker: Drummond, Alexander Hatton Williams, Jo
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX52775 Private (Pte) Alexander Hatton Drummond, who served with 2/29 Australian Infantry Battalion and became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Jap...MSS1530
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Dudley, Barker L., Squadron Leader
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Maker: Dudley, Barker L
Narrative the official story of RAF air operations in the Middle East 1940-1943. Chapters cover the composition of the Air Force, the operations in the desert, the Red Sea, Greece, Iraq, Syria, Malta,...MSS0826
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Duff, Ken (Flight Sergeant)
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Maker: Duff, Ken
"The Darwin Lockheed Hudson Squadrons and the War They Traversed" gives a account of the work of 2 and 13 Squadrons from 1941 to 1943. The manuscript also includes copies of navigation logs, photograp...MSS1504
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Duffy, Thomas Edmund (4331, Squadron Leader, RAAF)
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Maker: Walter, Matt
Manuscript entitled 'Preserving a memory: Thomas Edmund Duffy'. Manuscript details the First World War service of Thomas Edmund Duffy of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in the lead up to the Galli...MSS1941
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Dunbavan, Joseph (QX20125 , Driver, 2/3 Reserve Motor Transport Company)
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Maker: Dunbavan, Joseph
Untitled memoir by Joseph Dunbaven (QX20125 , Driver, 2/3 Reserve Motor Transport Company). Details the experiences of the author from 9th April 1941 through his experiences of transport to Singapore,...MSS1876
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Durand, Arthur Acquinas
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Maker: Durand, Arthur Acquinas
Thesis written by Arthur Durand, "Stalag lll an American Experience in a World War Two German prisoner of war camp". Durand compares the treatment by the Germans to prisoners of war of different natio...MSS0900
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Dutton, W A (Leading Aircraftman, b: 1920)
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Maker: Dutton, William A
Transcripts of poems written while on active service with Airfield Defence of 75 Squadron. Pays tribute to the pilots and ground forces who fought the Japanese at Milne Bay and Kokoda.MSS1481
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DVA/Australia Remembers 1945-1995 writing competition
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Entries submitted to `Australia Remembers 1945-1995' writing competition for students, run by the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Includes essays, poems, letters and an interview, by various young au...MSS1613
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Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
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Maker: Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan) Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
Manuscript titled "Anecdotes from the early days of 75 Squadron RAAF from formation March 1942 to second trip to Milne Bay in 1943" by Alan Dyer (electrical fitter). Discusses training of electrical ...MSS1462
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Dyer, Stephen W
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Maker: Dyer, Stephen W
HISTORY HONOURS THESIS TITLED "LIKE THE LIGHTNING FROM THE SKY : AIRBORNE ASSAULT IN WORLD WAR TWO". EXAMINES FACTORS COMMON TO ALL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS AND AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF HOW PARACHUTISTS W...MSS0657
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Dyer, Stephen W (Dr)
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Maker: Dyer, Stephen W
'A Thirty Course War: Airmen of the RAAF at War 1941-1945' deals with the story of airmen from enlistment, training, operational postings, operational flying in Australia and the Pacific theatres, bei...MSS1529
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Eadie , Mrs Edith
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"With the AANS 1939-1945". Memoir of service with the Australian Army Nursing Service compiled by the Principal Matron South Australian Lines of Communications Area, Fourth Military District. During t...MSS1194
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Eady, Wilton McPherson ED (Lieutenant Colonel b:1916)
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Maker: Eady, Wilton McPherson
Typescript memoir entitled "From soldier to kriegie: the war experiences of Wilton Eady" based on an interview by Betty Ellis, 1996. The memoir gives an account of Lieutenant Colonel Wilton Eady's Wor...MSS1655
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Earl, William (b. 1919)
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Maker: Earl, William Henry
Manuscript titled "A Cook's Tour of the Pacific: the wartime reminiscences of an army cook", recounting author's personal experience of service in the Army and catering for the troops. Describes his t...MSS1673
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Easton, L, Lance Sergeant
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Maker: Easton, L
Manuscript titled `13th Infantry Brigade Signals Section', covering the period 1941-1945. Covers formation of the unit, training in Western Australia, coast watching, transfer to Darwin and New Guinea...MSS0730
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Edmonds, Leigh
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Maker: Edmonds, Leigh
Manuscript titled `Organization - The Backbone of Victory (The RAAF and the Pacific War)', discussing overall RAAF organization and its contribution to allied victory. Covers internal structure of RAA...MSS1458
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Elaine Balfour-Ogilvy, 14 January 1912 - 16 February 1942
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Maker: Black, Airlie
A brief description of the life and Second World War service of Elaine Balfour-Ogilvy, Australian Army Nursing Service 2/4 Casualty Clearing Station. There is an emphasis on her singing and the joy it...MSS1865
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Eldridge L B Warrant Officer
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History of the Central Provision Office Australian Army Ordnance Corps Army Headquarters, General Headquarters and Land Headquarters 1940 to 1942 compiled by Warrant Officer LB Eldridge. Includes news...MSS0883
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Elliott, Patricia
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Maker: Elliott, Patricia
A fictionalised account written in 1945 of daily life in the suburb of Burnside (East of Adelaide) during the last months of World War Two, "Brookbank a chronicle". Includes shortages experienced by c...MSS0827
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Emms, Francis Bassett (Leading Cook, b:1909 - d:1942)
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Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
A spiral bound folder of research material, sourced primarily from various published and online resources, compiled by Commander Greg Swinden related to the service of Leading Cook Francis Bassett "Di...MSS1923