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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. "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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Africa Star : Corporal J L Johnson, 2/23 Battalion

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.

    REL24213.002

  20. Africa Star : I G Fitchett, Australian War Correspondent

    Heraldry

    Maker: Unknown

    Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.

    REL25079.002

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