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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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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 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 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 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
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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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Africa Star : Lieutenant Colonel G F Smith, 2/6 Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL25289.003
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Africa Star: Lieutenant Colonel G F Wootten, 2/2 Australian Infantry Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL23847.009
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Africa Star : Petty Officer J T Humphries, HMAS Kanimbla
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued.REL/18203.003
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Africa Star : Stoker R J A Johnston, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star. Unnamed as issued.REL25211.003
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Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp : Able Seaman B E Archer, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details.REL33253.003
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Afrika Corps belt
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Afrika Corps belt with Other Ranks buckle. The belt is olive coloured cotton webbing. The belt buckle still has the original olive green paint used to cover the metal. The paint has worn away f...REL39180
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"After years in uniform, dear, aren't feminine clothes divine! "
Art
Maker: Woolcott, Alfred Richard
Depicts two women standing in front of a fire place , one wears a suit, with a tie, while the other wears a jumper and long trousers. This is the drawing for the cartoon that appreared in 'Salt' , vo...ARTI01326
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Agfa Box 45 camera carry case, film and shutter release cable : Sergeant F Lawrence, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Technology
Maker: Agfa Kodak Ltd.
Agfa Box 45 camera carry case, film and shutter release cable. The canvas case has a flap opening secured by a metal press stud. Written underneath the flap is 'LAWRENCE F 2/45056'. The case has an ad...REL25568.002
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Agfa Box 45 Camera : Sergeant F Lawrence, Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps
Technology
Agfa Box 45 camera. The camera has a steel body with a black ribbed finish. There are two waist level viewfinders to enable pictures to be taken in a portrait or landscape format. On the side of the c...REL25568.001
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Agnew, Ainslie F (Captain, 109 Australian General Hospital, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Agnew, Ainslie F
AMF ARMY DRIVING LICENCE, LETTERS RECEIVED WHILE SERVING ABOARD HMAS WANGANELLA AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICEPR83/203
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A good time, an unguarded word, comrades lost, Hitler served
Art
Maker: Unknown Australian Government Unknown
This poster is an Australian adaptation of the English 'Careless talk costs lives' and the US Office of War Information's 'Loose lips sink ships' campaigns. The poster outlines the dangers of passing ...ARTV00372
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A good time, an unguarded word, comrades lost, Hitler served
Art
Maker: Unknown Australian Government Unknown
This poster is an Australian adaptation of the English 'Careless talk costs lives' and the US Office of War Information's 'Loose lips sink ships' campaigns. The poster outlines the dangers of passing ...ARTV01096
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A.I.F. Race Meeting
Art
Maker: Unknown Jaffa Press Company
During wartime, it has become a common practice to recreate certain important Australian sporting events overseas. For example in 1943 a 'Brownlow Medal' was presented to Corporal Leslie Allan 'Peter'...ARTV02536
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Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943
Manuscript
Maker: Lu, Kelly
"Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943: Paradoxes and Contradictions" by Kelly Lu. Looking at the disagreements within the primary and secondary evidence regarding the air attacks on northern Australia...MSS1724
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Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamarra KBE AO AFC AE (Ret'd) discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), 1941-1984, in an interview with Wing Commander Ken Llewelyn.
Sound
Maker: McNamara, Neville Patrick Llewelyn, Kenneth Australian War Memorial Brassell, Bill Burton, Neill
Discusses his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and gives a commentary on the history of the RAAF from the 1930's to 1993.S01198
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Aircraftman I P Connelly
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a head and shoulders profile portrait of Aircraftman P Connelly, RAAF.ART93458
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Aircraftman P Connelly
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Aircraftman P Connelly, RAAF.ART93457
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Aircraftman R G Clifford
Art
Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Aircraftman Reginald Glendinning Clifford, RAAF, wearing a cap.ART93459
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Aircraft of the R.A.F. : Some famous types.
Art
Maker: Royal Australian Air Force [S.L : S.N., N.D.]
British Second World War recruitment poster depicting ten different types of Allied aircraft. The poster was one of a series of similar posters used for the identification of aircraft and features ima...ARTV01588
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Aircraft of the R.A.F. - Some famous types
Art
Maker: Royal Australian Air Force
British Second World War poster depicting ten different types of Allied aircraft. The poster was one of a series of similar posters used for the identification of aircraft and features images of the d...ARTV05208
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Aircraft recognition silhouette playing cards : Air Ministry
Heraldry
Maker: Air Ministry
Rectangular card box, with lid, containing three sets of playing cards. A typed paper label has been pasted on the lid and reads 'Aircraft Recognition Silhouette cards'. The underside of the lower box...REL41859
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Air Crew Europe Star : Flight Sergeant Geoffrey Charles Chapman Smith, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL/13795.003
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Air Crew Europe Star : Flying Officer R J Harding, 466 Squadron, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp. Medal unnamed as issued.REL32923.002
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Air Crew Europe Star : Flying Officer T V McCarthy, 460 Squadron RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Crew Europe Star. Unnamed as issued.REL24250.003
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Air Efficiency Award : Air Commodore A H Cobby, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Air Efficiency Award (GR VI). Engraved around edge with recipient's details.REL28778.014
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Airman's blue forage cap : Leading Aircraftman A J McClenaghan, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Airman's RAAF blue wool serge forage cap with black cotton lining. The front is secured by two small black plastic RAAF buttons. The badge is missing. The owner has written his service number on to th...REL/04339
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Airman's tunic and trousers : Leading Aircraftman A J McClenaghan, RAAF
Heraldry
Maker: H R Hayman Pty Ltd Unknown
Airman's issue RAAF blue wool serge winter service dress tunic and trousers. The tunic is complete with plastic RAAF buttons, LAC rank insignia on each sleeve, a pair of embroidered RAAF shoulder titl...REL/04338
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Air Support: Qantas Empire Airways
Art
Maker: Jardine, Walter Lacy Qantas W.M Brooks & Co. Ltd
Second World War propaganda poster designed for QANTAS by leading Australian commercial artist Walter Jardine. The image is a depiction of Australian soldiers and a Papua New Guinean in the valley of ...ARTV05158
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Air Vice Marshal Adrian Cole
Art
Maker: Dunstan, Granville
Adrian Lindley Trevor Cole (1895-1966) served during both world wars. During the First World War, he was posted to No. 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps (AFC). Cole was awarded the Military Cross fo...ART94053
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Alarm clock : C E W Bean
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Round alarm clock sitting on a pair of white metal feet, with a red/brown painted metal case and a white face. The hours are painted pale green with a black edging; the hands are of black metal edging...REL39669