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Abraham, Ron (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Abraham, Ron
Letter written by Cpt Abraham at sea and finished at Darwin in February 1942, describing a battle between Japanese aircraft and a Australian-American convoy, and a later air raid on the unit's camp in...PR00423
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Ack Ack plotting room
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A sketch of the Ack Ack (Anti Aircraft) plotting room is depicted, showing helmets and military equipment hanging from hooks on the wall, and an Ack Ack chart in the centre.ART27964
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[Activities in Darwin]
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Sketches illustrating military activities in Darwin, from upper left corner in clockwise direction: Spud Barber's sleeping pup is depicted with three figures behind; a defence officer is shown with a ...ART27972
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Adams, Harold Victor (Warrant Officer, b.1917 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Adams, Harold Victor Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 11061 Warrant Officer Harold Victor Adams, 43 Squadron, 112 Air-Sea Rescue Squadron, and 20 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia and N...PR05173
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[Aeroplane - Hudson bomber 'Houdini']
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts the front and sides of a Hudson bomber aeroplane named 'Houdini', with details of the camouflage netting. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance airc...ART96514
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[Aeroplane maintenance]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts several men around an aeroplane in Drarwin, during the Second World War. A sketch of ambulance trucks and cloud studies appears on the verso of this sketch. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), ...ART96451
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[Aeroplanes]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Studies of Beaufighter aeroplanes with notes about colour. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War m...ART96469
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A F P Lukin
Art
Maker: Murch, Arthur
A F P Lukin, of Hyde Park, sitting on bed(?), smoking pipeART25976
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[A Hudson aeroplane]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a study of an aeroplane, a Hudson bomber. The Lockheed Hudson was an American-built light bomber and coastal reconnaissance aircraft built initially for the Royal Air Force shortly before the ...ART96513
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[Airmen wearing headphones and study of headphones]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts studies of airmen wearing headphones, observed from the side and rear and studies of pairs of headphones. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, ca...ART96516
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Air support, 57 mile down from Darwin
Art
Maker: Horne, Dave
Dave Horne was a soldier artist stationed in Darwin. In this work he has depicted two unidentified members of an air support unit outside Darwin, Australia. One is sitting at a table reading whilst t...ART29372
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Alan Lindsay Dyce as an able seaman, ASDIC operator, HMAS Nepal, 1942-1946, interviewed by Edith Steel Swift
Sound
Maker: Dyce, Alan Lindsay Swift, Edith Steel
Alan Lindsay Dyce as an able seaman, ASDIC operator, HMAS Nepal, 1942-1946, interviewed by Edith Steel Swift A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please contact th...S04496
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Alcock, Geoffrey Trevor (Warrant Officer, b.1924 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Alcock, Geoffrey Trevor
Collection relating to the Second World War service of A4426 Warrant Officer Geoffrey Trevor Alcock, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, United Kingdom and Malaya, 1943-1952. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consi...AWM2017.17.1
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Alert in the east
Film
Maker: British Movietone News
A Ministry of Information film produced by British Movietone News. Covers the defences of the British Empire in the East. Singapore and its importance as a naval base. Aden which guards the enterance ...F01491
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Alexander (Lewis) Johnston interviewed about his career in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1919-1946
Sound
Maker: Johnston, Alexander 'Lewis' Unknown Department of Veterans' Affairs, Victorian State Office
Discusses: early life; employment; love of ships and desire to join the Navy; enlist in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) May 1919; sail to Darwin on HMAS Sydney; discharged August 1921; inter-war emplo...S02048
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Alicia Carr, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Portrait of Alicia Carr seated at a desk, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Male and female soldier talking, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before movi...ART91186.031
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Alicia Carr, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Alicia Carr, seated at a desk, right arm over her head, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of th...ART91186.040
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Alicia Carr working at a computer
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Portrait of Australian soldier Alicia Carr working at a computer, Robertson Barracks, Darwin, December 1999. Page from sketchbook no. 4.ART91189.022
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Alicia Carr working at the Deployed Forces Support Unit (DFSU), Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Alicia Carr working at a desk in the Deployed Forces Support Unit (DFSU), Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of...ART91186.049
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[Ambulance vehicle]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A pencil sketch of an ambulance vehicle. The verso of this sheet features two studies; one, a rough sketch of a figure carrying a bucket, and the other recording details of a mobile kitchen vehicle. W...ART96291
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American Air Force personnel
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two American Air Force personnel are depicted asleep on board a Douglas Dakota DC3 aircraft during a flight to Darwin.ART27934
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American and Bangladeshi soldiers talking
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Seated American and Bangladeshi soldiers talking, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin to be de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of the Interfet Peacekeepi...ART91186.010
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American bomber pilots
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two American bomber pilots are depicted playing cards and smoking on board a flight to Darwin.ART27891
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[American command car- Jeep]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a drawing of a Jeep, described by the artist as a 'tank command car'. On the verso is a drawing of a tree and building studies, in pen and ink. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WE...ART96533
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[American Horseplay]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a group of American aircrew fighting with each other, engaged in horseplay, in the officer's quarters. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, carto...ART96538
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American pilot
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an American Pilot on board a Douglas Dakota DC3 aircraft, with the interior of the cabin shown in some detail behind him.ART27901
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Amos, Alfred G (Sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps)
Private Record
Maker: Amos, Alfred G
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR AMOS. COPY OF "BAKARA BULLETIN" WITH NOTE REGARDING HMA BOOM DEFENCE, DARWIN IN FRONT COVER.PR85/387
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Anderson, Frank Douglas (Lance Sergeant, b.1919 - d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Anderson, Frank Douglas
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX151840 (V65884) Lance Sergeant Frank Douglas Anderson, Victorian Scottish Regiment, Citizen Military Force, Australia, 1938-1944. Wallet 1 of ...AWM2018.1283.1
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An investigation into the installation of No.31 Radar Station at Darwin in February 1942
Manuscript
Maker: MacKinnon, Colin
Includes a note on the background to the manuscript by Ed Simmonds made in 2008.MSS1852
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Anti Aircraft bloke
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of an unidentified Anti Aircraft soldier, standing guard holding a rifle by his side with bayonet fixed. A water bottle hangs in a palm tree behind him.ART27876
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Arrowsmith, W C (Private d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Arrowsmith, W C
Letters to his family commenting on training and life in the Darwin area, and active service on Ambon, describing Japanese air raids and high morale in the battalion. Arrowsmith was killed in action i...PR00463
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Arthur John (Nat) Gould, as a Flight Lieutenant, Pilot officer 75 Squadron RAAF, interviewed by Ed Stokes for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archives of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Gould, Arthur John (Nat)
Discussing enlistment in Air Force; elementary flying training course at Archerfield, Queensland; training at Wagga, NSW on Wirraway planes; inexperience of instructors; embarkation for England; posti...S00578
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Ashbolt, Harry Sheperdson (Flight Sergeant, b.1922 – d. 1944)
Private Record
Maker: Ashbolt, Harry Shepherdson Australian Military Forces
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 415064 Flight Sergeant Harry Sheperdson Ashbolt, 31 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, 1941-1944. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one ...PR05212
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Ashford, Geoffrey Reginald (Flight Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Ashford, Geoffrey Reginald
Certificates, letters, photographs and other service records of Flight Sergeant Ashford relating to his service with the 459 Squadron in the Second World WarPR01070
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Ashton, George (Private, b.1910 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Ashton, George Rootsey, Marilla
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX54217 Private George Ashton, 2/21 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Netherlands East Indies and Australia, 1941-...PR05728
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A soldier at a bar in Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
An Australian soldier standing at a bar in Darwin, with a man serving on the other side. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of the Interfet...ART91186.012
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At Darwin baths
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Three nude soldiers are depicted showering at the Darwin baths, where bathing trunks were not worn.ART27924
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At fighter sector
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of an unidentified Air Force Officer shown wearing a 'pith' helmet.ART27911
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At the races - program
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two studies of a soldier at the races, seen from the front (left) and from behind (right).ART27965
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At Townsville
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Four soldiers wearing great coats are depicted at Townsville. Three of the men are standing, one is sitting in a chair.ART27954
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(4 Australian Line of Communication Postal Unit, AIF)
Private Record
SHORT HISTORY OF THE 4 AUST POSTAL UNIT, 1943-1945, INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE EMBARKATION OF TROOPS AT DARWIN AND DIRECTIVES CONCERNING 51 AND 52 FIELD POST OFFICESPR83/141
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Australian soldier wearing a steel helmet
Art
Maker: Murch, Arthur
Portrait depicting unidentified soldier, wearing protective (tin) helmet, Darwin.ART25971
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AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. HAPPY AND FIT DESPITE THE TROPIC HEAT.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. HAPPY AND FIT DESPITE THE TROPIC HEAT.012039/08
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AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. MAN ONE OF THE GUNS OF THE COASTAL DEFENCE.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. MAN ONE OF THE GUNS OF THE COASTAL DEFENCE.012039/11
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AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. OVERHAULING A MACHINE GUN.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT DARWIN. OVERHAULING A MACHINE GUN.012039/06
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Australia Service Medal : Flight Lieutenant R N Dalkin, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33369.007
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Australia Service Medal : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Royal Australian Mint
Australia Service Medal. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL33370.004
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Autographs [Autograph Book belonging to Eileen Fong]
Published Collection
Maker: Various
An album titled 'Autographs' that belonged to Eileen Fong containing signatures, sketches, watercolours, poetry and short messages from troops; mostly in Darwin in 1941 and 1942. The book also contain...PUB02369
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AWM54 1010/9/22 - [War Crimes and Trials - Investigation of Atrocities:] Australian Military Forces War Crimes trials, Japanese War Criminals at Rabaul, Morotai, Labuan, Wewak and Darwin to terms of imprisonment imposed at Rabaul New Guinea 25/2/1947. Nominal roll of Japanese in Rabaul Area under sentence February 1947. Nominal rolls Japanese Legal Staff - suspects held in custody - Personnel to be held as witnesses - Personnel awaiting repatriation
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2019.8.233
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Barber, Ronald (Signalman, b.1913 - d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Barber, Ronald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX31137 Signalman Ronald Barber, 2/4 Australian Infantry Battalion and 2/11 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Aust...PR05339
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Barber shop, 452 Squadron
Art
Maker: Baird, John
The barber shop used by 452 Squadron is depicted, with a large buffalo horn mounted above the entrance.ART27946
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[Bar scene]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
A study of an interior bar scene with notes about colouring. The verso of the page is a list of notes, with the first line reading '"Attention - 'Schun!" - Here comes / mad mick'. William Edwin Pidgeo...ART96491
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Bathing at Rapid Creek
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two soldiers are depicted from behind, standing on the shores of Rapid Creek, preparing to bathe. Beside them is a large gnarled tree which hangs over the water and looms above the soldiers' heads.ART27943
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Baths at Darwin
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Two nude men are depicted showering at the baths in Darwin.ART27904
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Bean tree
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A large bean tree is depicted with two figures beneath it.ART27936
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[Beaufighter aeroplane]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Study of a Beaufighter aeroplane. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations ...ART96470
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[Beaufighter plane and tractor sketches]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Large study of an EH-Y Beaufighter plane, with smaller sketches of tractors and two small landscapes below. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartooni...ART96467
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[Beaufighter studies]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Several studies of beaufighter aeroplanes from different angles. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World...ART96471
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[Beaufighter study]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Study of beaufighter aeroplane. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations we...ART96472
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'Being processed,' Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Soldiers 'being processed', Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of the Interfet Peacekeeping Forc...ART91186.044
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Bennett, Ron (Private, 2/21 Battalion, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Bennett, Ron
COPIES OF TWO LETTERS WRITTEN TO SGT BERNIE GAYNOR FROM DARWIN AND POSSIBLY AMBON IN 1941-1942PR83/164
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Bertie the bludger
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Sketch of 'Bertie the bludger' leaning against a counter wearing a slouch hat.ART27942
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Best, J. M. (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Best, J M
Copies of Army Garrison Artillery intelligence reports of Japanese air activity over Darwin, NT, and surrounding areas, including reports of air raids and enemy reconnaissance and associated sketch ma...PR00858
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Bigelow, James Edgar (Flying Officer, b.1925 - d.2004)
Private Record
Maker: Bigelow, James Edgar Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 435801 Flying Officer James Edgar 'Jim' Bigelow, 12 Squadron and 24 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Australia, 1943–2004. This coll...PR04135
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Bill
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
A male is seated in a folding chair, with one leg crossed over the other.ART28374.007
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Bill Coombes
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A portrait of William Michael 'Bill' Coombes (O21987), RAAF, Spitfire pilot, playing poker while on stand by, with a cigarette hanging out from his mouth.ART27962
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Birt, Gordon Robert (Sergeant, (2nd Class) Northern Territory Police b.1904)
Private Record
Maker: Birt, Gordon Robert
ORIGINAL AND TYPESCRIPT COPIES OF LETTERS WRITTEN BY BIRT TO HIS MOTHER IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA. BIRT SERVED WITH THE NT POLICE IN DARWIN DURING WWII (UNTIL 1943). ALSO INCLUDED ARE A MORE RECENT "INTRODUC...PR87/170
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Birthday greetings to Bill Paterson, (VX139314) an Australian Army officer stationed in Darwin during the Second World War 1939-1945 from his mother, Mrs Sheehy. [Recorded letter]
Sound
Maker: Unknown
Birthday greetings to Bill Paterson, (VX139314) an Australian Army officer stationed in Darwin during the Second World War 1939-1945 from his mother, Mrs Sheehy. (Recorded Letter)S03035
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Black, Robert Hughes (Professor, b.1917 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Black, Robert Hughes
Papers of Professor Robert Hughes Black who was an Australian Army Medical Corps captain and physician at LHQ Medical Research Unit, Cairns during the Second World War (1941 - 1946). The papers includ...PR01437
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Bladin, Francis Masson (b: 1898 - d: 1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Bladin, Francis Masson
Autobiographical account of Francis Bladin's service in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) 1942 to 1945 and 1945 to 1953.MSS0886
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Bluey Burke
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of 'Bluey' Burke, Australian Military Forces, 15th Australian Water Transport Company, Small Craft, wearing a slouch hat. Burke was born in Alice Springs and had worked in the Northern Terri...ART27888
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Bofors gun site
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Bombardier Les Barrett, Dave Ritchie, and Gunner Don 'Stork' Hill (l-r), RAA, are depicted standing near a Bofors anti-aircraft gunART27870
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Bombardier Les Barrett
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Portrait of Bombardier Leslie George 'Les' Barrett, NX132451, Royal Australian Artillery, depicted writing at his desk. Beside him on the bunk his rifle and kit are layed out ready for inspection.ART27879
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[Bomb damaged Destroyer in harbour]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Scene depicting a ship in harbour with smoke billowing out from the rear of the ship. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. Du...ART96239
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Bombing up, RAAF Base, Darwin
Art
Maker: Amor, Rick
The hands of two Australian soldiers shown preparing bombs in Darwin prior to the Peacekeeping Force moving to East Timor in 1999.ART91085
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Boniface, George Wesley (4th Engineer, M V Neptuna)
Manuscript
Maker: Boniface, George Wesley
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BOMBING OF DARWIN - 1942". RECOUNTS AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS AN ENGINEER ON BOARD THE CARGO VESSEL "NEPTUNA", WHICH WAS SUNK IN THE AIR RAIDS OF FEBRUAR...MSS1381
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Boom ship
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Three sailors are depicted on the bow of the harbour defence ship.ART27978
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Boys phoning home 8pm, Robertson Barracks
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Boys telephoning home at 8 pm, 12 December 1999, from Robertson Barracks, Darwin. Page from sketchbook no. 4.ART91189.006
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Boys playing cards, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Two soldiers seated on upright chairs play cards wearing their camouflage pants. The soldier in the lower left wears no shirt and the other soldier wears a black tank top. In right hand corner of the ...ART91158
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Brayne, Allan Cecil (Sergeant, b.1922 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Brayne, Allan Cecil
Diaries of Sergeant Allan Cecil Brayne, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Entries document Brayne's work with 3 Radio and Installation and Maintenance Unit (RAAF maintenance units) in Alice Springs,...PR03202
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Breakfast
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Three soldeirs eating breakfast in the mess hall, Darwin, 15 December 1999; a fourth figure looks on from a nearby table. Page from sketchbook no. 4.ART91189.009
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Breakfast, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Three soldiers having breakfast in the mess hall, Robertson Barracks, Darwin, December 1999. Page from sketchbook no. 4.ART91189.014
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Bren gunner
Art
Maker: Baird, John
A soldier is depicted firing a Bren gun using an anti aircraft tripod.ART27979
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Bren magazine and ammo boxes
Art
Maker: Baird, John
Sketch depicting two ammunition boxes and a Bren gun magazine.ART27928
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Briefing, lecture theatre, Rowell Centre, Roberston Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
A female and a male soldier, seen from behind, being briefed in the lecture theatre, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving o...ART91187.006
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Briefing, lecture theatre, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Australian soldiers being briefed in the lecture theatre, Rowell Centre, Robertson Barracks, Darwin. The soldiers were in Darwin being de-briefed and trained before moving on to East Timor as part of ...ART91187.008
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Briggs, Archie Douglas (Private, b.1919 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Briggs, Archie Douglas Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX6893 Private Archie Douglas Briggs, 2/15 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia and the Middle East, 1940-1...PR02091
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Flight Lieutenant R W R Lugg, 13 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL33370.003
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Brodribb, Robert (Lieutenant b.1915 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Brodribb, Robert
Original letter, and typed transcript of letter, written by Lt Brodribb describing Japanese bombing attack on a convoy at sea out of Darwin, and later air raid on Darwin. Comments on damage, proficien...PR00049
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Brown, Rex Raymond (Bombardier, b.1923 – d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Brown, Rex Raymond
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX114017 (N240974) Bombardier Rex Raymond Brown, 70 Mobile Search Light Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, Australia, 1943-1944. This collecti...PR06370
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Burns Philp and Company Ltd
Private Record
Account of the activity of three Burns Philp vessels operating in Northern Australian waters during 1941-1942 including a report on the near sinking of the MV Malaita, written by the Master, R R Dudde...PR00072
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Butler, Michael Seymour (Flying Officer, b.1918 - d.2003)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, Michael Seymour
Logbook of 407220 Flying Officer Michael S Butler, who trained and served with 12, 23 and 75 Squadrons RAAF, during the Second World War. After completing his training with No 1 Flying Training Schoo...PR03224
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Caldwell, Clive Robertson (Group Captain, b.1911 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Caldwell, Clive Robertson
COPIES OF SERVICE PAPERS INCLUDING GRP CAPT CALDWELL'S FLYING LOGBOOK COVERING HIS DUTIES WITH 250 SQN RAF IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND LATER WITH 1 FIGHTER WING STATIONED IN DARWIN. ALSO CONTAINS CONGRATUL...PR83/097
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Caldwell, Clive Robertson (Group Captain, b.1911 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Caldwell, Clive Robertson Royal Australian Air Force Various
Papers covering Second World War experiences of Group Captain Clive Robertson Caldwell, DSO, DFC & Bar. Includes flying log book, operational reports regarding enemy air raids and reconnaissance missi...PR00514
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[Caldwell's Flame- aeroplane study]
Art
Maker: Pidgeon, William Edwin (WEP)
Depicts a detailed study of 'Caldwell's Flame', with artist's colour notes, of a Second World War aeroplane. The plane was named after Clive "Killer" Caldwell , an Australian air ace, (Group Captain C...ART96385
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Cameron Simpson and Tony Martens
Art
Maker: Sharpe, Wendy Elizabeth
Wendy Sharpe's minder, Cameron Simpson, and Tony Martens eating in the mess hall, Robertson Barracks, Darwin, December 1999. Page from sketchbook no. 4.ART91189.008
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Camouflage RAAF Defence Unit, Darwin
Art
Maker: Hinder, Frank
A group of men from the Camouflage Defence Unit sit outside tents.ART28374.001
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Campbell, Alan James (Signaller, b.? - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Campbell, Alan James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VNZ441420 Signaller Alan James Campbell, a New Zealander who served with Z Special Unit, Pacific Theatre and Australia, 1943-1945. Folder 1: On...AWM2016.811.1