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  1. Canning, Craig Noel

    Manuscript

    Maker: Canning, Craig Noel

    Thesis "The Japanese occupation of Shantung during World War One". PhD, Stanford University, 1975.

    MSS0915

  2. Griffiths, Owen Evan (Lieutenant Commander)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans

    Manuscript, titled "Cry Havoc : The Story of HMAS Kanimbla" presenting a brief outline of the wartime experiences of this armed merchant vessel. Includes reference to duties off Japan and China, patro...

    MSS1404

  3. King, Norm (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1920, d: 1999)

    Manuscript

    Maker: King, Norm

    Autobiography titled 'Memoirs of a Reluctant Warrior, 1936-1955' describing emigration to Australia, schooling, the depression, enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy, pre-war service, and active serv...

    MSS1502

  4. MacDougal, David Campbell (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1918 - d.2018)

    Manuscript

    Maker: MacDougal, David Campbell

    Manuscript titled `British Military Mission 204 to China 1941-1942: a personal retrospect'. Discusses the background to the mission; Australian participation; training; the move into China; relations ...

    MSS1434

  5. McWhinney, Robyn

    Manuscript

    Maker: McWhinney, Robyn

    Photocopy of thesis "Imperialists and policemen the Australians in China 1900-1901". Examines the role of the Australians in China, the nature and significance of their military and political work and...

    MSS0860

  6. Ride, Lindsay Tasman (Colonel)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Ride, Lindsay Tasman

    Black and white photocopy of a report on the activities of a MI9/19 organisation operating in South China compiled by Colonel Ride, the commandant of British Army Aid Group in China. The British Army ...

    MSS0840

  7. Straits Chinese support for the Malayan Aeroplane Fund (1915-18) & China's Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign (1936-41)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Hall, Margaret

    Research paper on the Malayan Aeroplane Fund in World War I and China's Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign in World War II.

    MSS1868

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