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AASL on maintenance work
Art
Maker: Mainwaring, Geoffrey
From Wagga Wagga in 1943, Mainwaring wrote to Treloar: 'There is a good deal of interesting subject matter here, and I would like to be able to spend more time to capture the spirit of the place? I h...ART25109
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A Bren gun carrier undergoing factory trials before being released to the Australian Army. (Donor ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer
A Bren gun carrier undergoing factory trials before being released to the Australian Army. (Donor Department of Information)010129
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Absence makes the war grow longer...
Art
Maker: Unknown Department of War Organisation of Industry Unknown
An Australian poster issued by the Department of War Organisation of Industry to discourage workers at home in Australia from taking unnecessary leave, investing in war loans and following austerity m...ARTV02274
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Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement plaque : Kokoda Front Line
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bronze Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award of Merit for Outstanding Achievement plaque set on a black painted wooden base. To the right of the trophy is the traditional 'Oscar' figure, a...REL/14879
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ACF gift socks help when the mud's at it's worst...
Art
Maker: Australian Comforts Fund [AUSTRALIAN] : AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, [N.D.]
The Australian Comfort Fund (A.C.F) formed in January 1940, worked in conjunction with the Salvation Army, the Y.M.C.A. and the Y.W.C.A. Its 'comforts' ranged from hostels, clubs and canteens in Aust...ARTV02491
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"A clarion call to Australian manhood. The A.I.F. needs every available man NOW!"
Published Collection
Black and white recruitment leaflet containing a message from Major Norman Whitfield, Director General of Recruiting, entreating men to enlist into the army. "A clarion call to Australian manhood. The...RC00282
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ACME Scout Whistle : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: J Hudson & Co
Long bodied whistle made of chromed brass with split ring to attach to a lanyard. The body is stamped 'THE ACME SCOUT MADE IN ENGLAND'.REL40744
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of RAAF recruits at Unit No. 1 Initial Training School. This image is part of a collection relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.AWM2018.125.4.7
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of RAAF recruits at Unit No. 1 Initial Training School. This image is part of a collection relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.AWM2018.125.4.8
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A collection of images relating to the service of 401634 Flying Officer David Thomas Barnard DFM.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of newly graduated RAAF recruits at Unit No 1 Initial Training School. Only some personnel have been identified and these are named. All others are unidentified. Back row, third from th...AWM2018.125.4.9
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A cow of a joke for a disbelieving inmate
Art
Maker: Yonna, Lamberto
Cartoon depicting a man in his pyjamas who has been thrown forcefully backwards. A nurse is gesturing towards him whilst also pointing at the udder of the cow standing next to her. The cow in question...ART27791
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Adams, Eric Kenneth (Pilot Officer, b: 1916 d: 1944.)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Eric Kenneth
Biography written by his brother, John C. Adams, covering childhood, education, and war service with RAAF. Discusses training at numerous Australian airfields and active service as a Navigator in a La...MSS1552
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieutenant b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Midshipman's log kept while aboard HMAS Shropshire. Provides a detailed record of training and sea trials, shipboard life, re-fit including the installation of anti-aircraft radar, gunnery duries, act...PR00174
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A day at the races
Art
Maker: Garvey, Joe Yimkin
Depicts a series of vignettes associated with race days during the Second World War, including viewing the race with binoculars, placing bets, claiming winnings, etc.ARTI03213
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Admiral playing cards : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: Arrco Playing Card Co. Chicago
Pack of 52 commercially produced playing cards with green, gold vase and gold patterned backs. The Ace of Spades has the manufacture's name 'ARRCO PLAYING CARD CO. / CHICAGO / MADE IN THE U.S.A.'. The...REL40743
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Admiral playing cards : Lieutenant A K Englert, RANR
Heraldry
Maker: Arrco Playing Card Co. Chicago
Pack of 52 commercially produced playing cards with gold stripe and star patterned backs. The Ace of Spades has the manufacture's name 'ARRCO PLAYING CARD CO. / CHICAGO / MADE IN THE U.S.A.'. The case...REL40742
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A flax crop being harvested. Flax was found to have many applications in the manufacture of war ...
Photograph
Maker: Department of Information
A flax crop being harvested. Flax was found to have many applications in the manufacture of war equipment and many Australian farmers grew it for that purpose.010276
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Africa Star : Corporal A V Ridgely, 2/1 Australian Pioneer Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL36662.002
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Africa Star : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL24213.002