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A broadside view of the wrecked German raider Emden after her encounter with HMAS Sydney near ...
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Maker: Unknown
A broadside view of the wrecked German raider Emden after her encounter with HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island. Seamen, shortly to be rescued by the Sydney, crowd together on the clear end of the vessel....EN0235
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Account of action between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden by Niels Peter Henry Nielsen, 1925
Digitised Collection
Maker: Nielsen, Niels Peter Henry
Written account and transcript relating to the First World War service of 7884 Stoker Niels Peter Henry "Chook" Nielsen, Royal Australian Navy. In this account written in 1925, Nielsen details the day...RCDIG0001011
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Air Commodore Percival (Nobby) Lings interviewed by Ken Llewelyn about his career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)
Sound
Maker: Lings, Percival George Llewelyn, Kenneth
(O557) Lings, Nobby (Air Commodore)S01660
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An unidentified seaman on the deck of HMAS Sydney looks at the wrecked German cruiser Emden, ...
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Maker: Unknown
An unidentified seaman on the deck of HMAS Sydney looks at the wrecked German cruiser Emden, which had lost a fight against HMAS Sydney and ran ashore on North Keeling Island.EN0401
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A party of armed sailors from HMAS Sydney lands on Direction Island. A party from the German ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A party of armed sailors from HMAS Sydney lands on Direction Island. A party from the German raider Emden had landed and taken possession of the cable station on the island, but on the evening of the...EN0390
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AWM35 24/47 - HMAS SYDNEY wireless telegraph signal log, 28 August - 9 November 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: HMAS Sydney (1913-1928)
Wireless telegraph signal log relating to the First World War service of HMAS Sydney. This signal log contains entries from 28 August 1914 to 9 November 1914. It includes entries relating to the ship'...RCDIG0001003
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Bell, John Neil Rogers (Flight Lieutenant, b.1915 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Bell, John Neil Rogers
Collection relating to the Second World War and later service of O22001 Flight Lieutenant John Neil Rogers, No. 32 Squadron, Australian and the Pacific, 1942-1970. Collection consists of a nine page...PR04238
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Binks, Robert (Leading Sick Berth Attendant, b.1921 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Binks, Robert
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S/3818 Leading Sick Berth Attendant Robert Binks, HMAS Napier, Royal Australian Navy, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, 1942. Wallet 1 of 1 – ...PR06159
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Bond, Arthur George Hayes (Commander, b.1872 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Bond, Arthur George Hayes
Collection relating to the First World War and Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War service of Commander Arthur George Hayes Bond OBE, Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy, Australia, 1928. W...1DRL/0133
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Able Seaman H T Bird, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/10633.002
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Acting Leading Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32932.002
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL31586.002
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COCOS ISLAND. 1914-11-09. A GERMAN GUARD FROM THE CRUISER SMS EMDEN ARMED WITH A '08 MEDIUM ...
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COCOS ISLAND. 1914-11-09. A GERMAN GUARD FROM THE CRUISER SMS EMDEN ARMED WITH A '08 MEDIUM MACHINE GUN ON A TRIPOD MOUNTING DURING THE GERMAN RAID. NOTE THE AMMUNITION BOXES BY THE GUN. (NAVAL HISTOR...305139
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COCOS ISLAND. 1914-11-09. A GROUP OF EASTERN EXTENSION TELEGRAPH COMPANY OFFICIALS UNDER GUARD BY ...
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COCOS ISLAND. 1914-11-09. A GROUP OF EASTERN EXTENSION TELEGRAPH COMPANY OFFICIALS UNDER GUARD BY A GERMAN SAILOR FROM THE CRUISER SMS EMDEN DURING THE RAID. THE GERMAN NAVAL ENSIGN FLIES BEHIND THE G...305140
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Cocos Island. 1945-04-03. A landing barge filled with troops going ashore during the occupation ...
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Cocos Island. 1945-04-03. A landing barge filled with troops going ashore during the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command on D-Day.SUK14599
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Cocos Island. 1945-04. An Indian diver working from a landing craft during the occupation of ...
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Cocos Island. 1945-04. An Indian diver working from a landing craft during the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command. The diver was undertaking a survey of the sea-bed prior to the bui...SUK14600
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN S.M.S. EMDEN AND HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.007.001
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN S.M.S. EMDEN AND HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.007.002
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. A formation of RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft fly over the coral reef ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. A formation of RAF Spitfire fighter aircraft fly over the coral reef surrounding Cocos Island which was occupied by South-East Area Command on 1945-04-03.SUK14615
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Another bulldozer at work pushes a large heap of soil during ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Another bulldozer at work pushes a large heap of soil during construction work shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command.SUK14606
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. A thanksgiving service was held on one of the Cocos Islands after the ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. A thanksgiving service was held on one of the Cocos Islands after the cessation of hostilities in Europe. The Islands had been occupied by South-East Area Command in 1945-04-...SUK14616
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. A tractor tows a trailer from the beach-head shortly after the ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. A tractor tows a trailer from the beach-head shortly after the occupation of the island by South-East Area Command. The crate contains a Spitfire fighter aircraft for the RAF...SUK14609
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COCOS ISLAND, C. 1914. BUILDINGS IN THE COCOS COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE WIRELESS MAST.
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COCOS ISLAND, C. 1914. BUILDINGS IN THE COCOS COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE WIRELESS MAST.P00565.044.001
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COCOS ISLAND, C. 1914. BUILDINGS IN THE COCOS COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE WIRELESS MAST.
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COCOS ISLAND, C. 1914. BUILDINGS IN THE COCOS COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE WIRELESS MAST.P00565.040.004
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Coconut trees were no match for bulldozers during construction work ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Coconut trees were no match for bulldozers during construction work shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command.SUK14604
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Coconut trees were no match for bulldozers during construction work ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Coconut trees were no match for bulldozers during construction work shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command.SUK14605
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-08. "Free drop" canisters, containing medical supplies for Allied prisoner ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-08. "Free drop" canisters, containing medical supplies for Allied prisoner of war camps in the Dutch East Indies and Singapore area, being loaded into an RAF Liberator bomber air...SUK14679
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Indian Army engineers at work laying the airstrip while fitters and ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Indian Army engineers at work laying the airstrip while fitters and riggers work on a Spitfire aircraft shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Comman...SUK14608
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Indian Army engineers building a road through the dense mass of coconut ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Indian Army engineers building a road through the dense mass of coconut trees during construction work shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command...SUK14607
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Indian Army engineers cut through a tree during construction of the ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Indian Army engineers cut through a tree during construction of the garrison encampment shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command.SUK14603
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Local Cocos Island children gaze in awe at a newly-assembled Spirfire ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Local Cocos Island children gaze in awe at a newly-assembled Spirfire fighter aircraft, probably the first they have seen, of the RAF Squadron based on the island after its o...SUK14612
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Members of the RAF Regiment make their beds among the thousands of ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Members of the RAF Regiment make their beds among the thousands of coconut trees shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command.SUK14601
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Members of the RAF Regiment man anti-aircraft guns and look out for the ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. Members of the RAF Regiment man anti-aircraft guns and look out for the enemy shortly after the occupation of Cocos Island by South-East Area Command.SUK14602
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COCOS ISLAND, C. 1914. PART OF THE COCOS COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE WIRELESS MAST.
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COCOS ISLAND, C. 1914. PART OF THE COCOS COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHED FROM THE WIRELESS MAST.P00565.044.002
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. RAF fitters mount the propellers onto a Spitfire fighter aircraft at ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. RAF fitters mount the propellers onto a Spitfire fighter aircraft at dispersal on the airstrip on Cocos Island shortly after the occupation of the island by South-East Area C...SUK14610
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-08. RAF ground crews on a Cocos Island airstrip loading bomb trolleys with ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-08. RAF ground crews on a Cocos Island airstrip loading bomb trolleys with canisters of medical supplies to be dropped on POW camps in the Dutch East Indies and the Singapore are...SUK14680
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. The Allied Air Commander-in-Chief, South East Asia, Air Marshal Sir ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-04. The Allied Air Commander-in-Chief, South East Asia, Air Marshal Sir Keith R. Park, watches fitters and riggers assembling the wing of a Spitfire fighter aircraft during his v...SUK14611
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. The first RAF Liberator bomber aircraft takes off from the newly-built ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. The first RAF Liberator bomber aircraft takes off from the newly-built airstrip on Cocos Island after the occupation of the island by South-East Area Command on 1945-04-03.SUK14614
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. The wedding of two Cocos Islanders. Bride and groom leave their house ...
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Cocos Island. C. 1945-05. The wedding of two Cocos Islanders. Bride and groom leave their house dressed in their ceremonial clothes. The Island had been occupied by South-East Area Command in 1945-04-...SUK14617
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-09. GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER S.M.S. EMDEN AFTER ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-09. GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER S.M.S. EMDEN AFTER TAKING OVER AND DESTROYING THE WIRELESS STATION AT COCOS ISLAND.P00565.004.003
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. GERMANS COMMANDEER STORES TO PROVISION THE YACHT AYESHA, OWNED BY ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. GERMANS COMMANDEER STORES TO PROVISION THE YACHT AYESHA, OWNED BY CLUNIES-ROSS, AFTER THE S.M.S. EMDEN WAS DESTROYED.P00565.010.001
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. GERMANS COMMANDEER STORES TO PROVISION THE YACHT AYESHA, OWNED BY CLUNIES ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. GERMANS COMMANDEER STORES TO PROVISION THE YACHT AYESHA, OWNED BY CLUNIES ROSS, AFTER THE S.M.S. EMDEN WAS DESTROYED.P00565.010.003
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. GERMANS COMMANDEER STORES TO PROVISION THE YACHT AYESHA, OWNED BY CLUNIES ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. GERMANS COMMANDEER STORES TO PROVISION THE YACHT AYESHA, OWNED BY CLUNIES ROSS, AFTER THE S.M.S. EMDEN WAS DESTROYED.P00565.010.002
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. LAUNCH SEARCHING FOR CABLES DAMAGED BY GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. LAUNCH SEARCHING FOR CABLES DAMAGED BY GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE S.M.S. EMDEN.P00565.004.004
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. CABLE STORE, DAMAGED BY A GERMAN LANDING-PARTY FROM SMS EMDEN.
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. CABLE STORE, DAMAGED BY A GERMAN LANDING-PARTY FROM SMS EMDEN.P00565.009.002
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Cocos Islands. C. 1945-08. Following the Japanese surrender, RAF heavy bomber aircraft dropped ...
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Cocos Islands. C. 1945-08. Following the Japanese surrender, RAF heavy bomber aircraft dropped much-needed medical supplies to Allied prisoner of war camps in the Dutch East Indies and Singapore area....SUK14678
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. COCOS ISLANDS STAFF OF EASTERN EXTENSION CABLE COMPANY AFTER THE S.M.S ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. COCOS ISLANDS STAFF OF EASTERN EXTENSION CABLE COMPANY AFTER THE S.M.S EMDEN RAID.P00565.003.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-11. 'CRAZY JANE', A PATCHED UP COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUMENT.
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-11. 'CRAZY JANE', A PATCHED UP COMMUNICATIONS INSTRUMENT.P00565.011.003
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.001
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.003
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.002
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-10. ENDS OF A COMMUNICATION CABLE OF THE PERTH- COCOS LINK THAT WAS CUT BY ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-10. ENDS OF A COMMUNICATION CABLE OF THE PERTH- COCOS LINK THAT WAS CUT BY A GERMAN PARTY FROM THE LIGHT CRUISER 'EMDEN'. THE CABLE WAS RECOVERED, SPLICED AND DESPITE EXTENSIVE ...P00566.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914. GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM EMDEN WITH COMMANDEERED STORES TO BE LOADED ON THE ...
Photograph
Maker: Cardwell, R
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914. GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM EMDEN WITH COMMANDEERED STORES TO BE LOADED ON THE 'AYESHA' ON WHICH THE GERMANS LEFT THE COCOS. (DONOR J. MYRING)P00566.002
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. GERMAN LANDING-PARTY IN MOTOR BOATS, PREPARING TO GO ABOARD THE YACHT ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. GERMAN LANDING-PARTY IN MOTOR BOATS, PREPARING TO GO ABOARD THE YACHT AYESHA (BACKGROUND) IN ORDER TO LOOK FOR THEIR SHIP, THE SMS EMDEN.P00565.005.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09: GERMAN LANDING-PARTY OFFICERS FROM SMS EMDEN WATCHING FROM THE ROOF OF ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09: GERMAN LANDING-PARTY OFFICERS FROM SMS EMDEN WATCHING FROM THE ROOF OF A BUILDING, WAITING HOPEFULLY FOR THE RETURN OF THE S.M.S. EMDEN, DURING ITS ENCOUNTER WITH HMAS SYDNE...P00565.007.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. GERMAN PERSONNEL FROM THE S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN THE WARSHIP AFTER ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. GERMAN PERSONNEL FROM THE S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN THE WARSHIP AFTER ITS LOSS IN BATTLE TO THE HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.006.004
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. GERMANS FROM THE DESTROYED WAR SHIP SMS EMDEN PREPARE FOR THEIR FINAL ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. GERMANS FROM THE DESTROYED WAR SHIP SMS EMDEN PREPARE FOR THEIR FINAL DEPARTURE FROM THE COCOS.P00565.011.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. LOCAL RESIDENTS WATCHING FROM THE BEACH, THE SMS EMDEN ON THE HORIZON ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. LOCAL RESIDENTS WATCHING FROM THE BEACH, THE SMS EMDEN ON THE HORIZON COMES UNDER FIRE FROM HMAS SYDNEY GUNS.P00565.006.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. MEMBER OF THE GERMAN LANDING-PARTY FROM S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN HIS ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. MEMBER OF THE GERMAN LANDING-PARTY FROM S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN HIS SHIP AFTER ITS LOSS IN BATTLE TO THE HMAS SYDNEY, SITS ON THE BEACH WITH HIS MACHINE GUN.P00565.006.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. RUINED WIRELESS MAST WRECKED BY THE GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE SMS ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. RUINED WIRELESS MAST WRECKED BY THE GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE SMS EMDEN WHEN THEY DESTROYED THE COCOS WIRELESS STATION.P00565.002.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. SEAMEN FROM THE H.M.A.S. SYDNEY CELEBRATING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GERMAN ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. SEAMEN FROM THE H.M.A.S. SYDNEY CELEBRATING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.014.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-10. THE ARRIVAL OF THE HMAS 'SYDNEY' OFF DIRECTION ISLAND. (DONOR J. ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-10. THE ARRIVAL OF THE HMAS 'SYDNEY' OFF DIRECTION ISLAND. (DONOR J. MYRING)P00566.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. THE YACHT 'AYESHA' BELONGING TO CLUNIES-ROSS IN WHICH THE CUT-OFF ...
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09. THE YACHT 'AYESHA' BELONGING TO CLUNIES-ROSS IN WHICH THE CUT-OFF GERMAN LANDING PARTY FROM THE S.M.S. EMDEN MADE THEIR ESCAPE.P00565.003.004
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Cocos Island. 1945-04. The Cocos Islands, midway between Ceylon and Australia, and 700 miles ...
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Cocos Island. 1945-04. The Cocos Islands, midway between Ceylon and Australia, and 700 miles south-west of Java, were occupied by South East Asia Command, and established as a base for the RAF. An air...SUK14598
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. THE YACHT AYESHA BELONGING TO CLUNIES ROSS WHICH THE GERMAN LANDING PARTY ...
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. THE YACHT AYESHA BELONGING TO CLUNIES ROSS WHICH THE GERMAN LANDING PARTY USED TO LEAVE COCOS ISLAND.P00565.011.002
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COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-11-01. AERIAL VIEW OF DIRECTION ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)
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Maker: HMAS Perth
COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-11-01. AERIAL VIEW OF DIRECTION ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)304230
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COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-11-01. AERIAL VIEW OF HOME ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)
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Maker: HMAS Perth
COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-11-01. AERIAL VIEW OF HOME ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)304231
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COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-11-01. AERIAL VIEW OF HOME ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)
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Maker: HMAS Perth
COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-11-01. AERIAL VIEW OF HOME ISLAND. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)304229
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COCOS (KEELING ISLANDS), C. 1915. TWO 10.5 CM GUNS TAKEN FROM THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE ...
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COCOS (KEELING ISLANDS), C. 1915. TWO 10.5 CM GUNS TAKEN FROM THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN.P00565.022.002
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Collection relating to William Hamilton Naismith
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STERN VIEW OF THE GERMAN SECOND CLASS CRUISER SMS EMDEN BEACHED ON NORTH KEELING ISLAND, SHOWING DAMAGE RECEIVED IN BATTLE WITH HMAS SYDNEY. (DONOR T.G. NAISMITH)P01236.003
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Collection relating to William Hamilton Naismith
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, COCOS, 1915-10. STARBOARD VIEW OF THE GERMAN SECOND CLASS CRUISER SMS EMDEN, BEACHED ON NORTH KEELING ISLAND, SHOWING DAMAGE RECEIVED IN BATTLE WITH HMAS SYDNEY. (DONOR T.G. NAIS...P01236.004
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Commemorative china cup and saucer : Sydney Emden battle.
Heraldry
Maker: Samuel Radford Ltd
Commemorative white china cup and saucer. The cup is printed with a depiction of HMAS Sydney beneath crossed British and Australian flags. A wreath is superimposed on the crossed staffs and above it ...REL/07779
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Damaged 105mm cartridge case : SMS Emden
Technology
Maker: Unknown
105 mm naval cartridge case. Half the case wall is missing and the headstamps have worn off.REL/00378
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Diary of George Sydney Cook, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Cook, George Sydney
Photocopy of the First World War diary of Major Sydney Cook, 2nd Battalion. Includes biographical information for Sister Elsie Sheppard Cook and Major George Sydney Cook, compiled by their son Peter J...AWM2016.30.58
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Diary of Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1914-1915
Digitised Collection
Maker: Reynolds, Herbert Vincent
Diary relating to the First World War service of 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1st Australian Field Ambulance. Covering the period from 2 December 1914 to 23 August 1915, this diary details th...RCDIG0001013
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Diary of Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1914-1915
Digitised Collection
Maker: Reynolds, Herbert Vincent
Diary relating to the First World War service of 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1st Field Ambulance. In this diary, kept between 10 September 1914 and 31 December 1915, Reynolds details the per...RCDIG0001012
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Diary of Stanley Alfred Gedling, 1913-1918
Digitised Collection
Maker: Gedling, Stanley Alfred
Diary relating to the First World War service of Leading Signalman Richard Keith Gedling, Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Written and compiled by Gedling during the war, this account details his service ...RCDIG0001153
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Documents relating to William Smith Rhoades, 1911-1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Rhoades, William Smith Various
Documents relating to the First World War service of Chief Petty Officer William Smith Rhoades, Royal Australian Navy. Rhoades served on HMAS Sydney during the war and this file contains various docum...RCDIG0001235
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'Emden beached and done for', 9 November 1914
Art
Maker: Burgess, Arthur
For the title of this painting the artist chose the text of the signal from HMAS Sydney to HMS Minotaur announcing victory in the Royal Australian Navy's first fight. As the convoy carrying the first ...ART00191
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(2332) Freeman, Harold Arthur (Seaman) as a crew member of HMAS Sydney 1913-1916, interviewed by Elizabeth Burness
Sound
Maker: Freeman, Harold Arthur Burness, Elizabeth
Harold Arthur Freeman, as a crew member of HMAS Sydney 1913-1916, interviewed by Elizabeth Burness.S00422
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Full dress cassock waistcoat : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: J Wippell & Co Ltd
Corded black silk waistcoat with 18 mm high stand collar cut away at the front to allow a white clerical collar to be seen. The lower front is cut in a curve below the line of the waist. The waistcoat...REL35941
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Full dress clerical Court coat : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: J Wippell & Co Ltd
Clerical Court coat in fine black wool lined with black silk. The single breasted cut away tail coat has a 33 mm high stand collar, and fastens at the breast with a single hook and eye, allowing the t...REL35940
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George H K La Nauze stands beside the wrecked wireless mast at the Eastern Extension Cable ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
George H K La Nauze stands beside the wrecked wireless mast at the Eastern Extension Cable Company's station on Direction Island, which was destroyed by a party from the German raider SMS Emden on 9 N...EN0397
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German Naval button : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Assmann & Sohne
White metal Imperial German Navy sailor's button featuring the standard Crown and anchor design on obverse, while the reverse, a brass insert with an integral attachment loop, is stamped with manufact...REL31582
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German 1895 pattern other ranks naval belt : Torpedobootemannmaal Michuletz, SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard Pattern 1895 brown naval leather belt with adjustable brass buckle. The buckle bears 'GOTT MIT UNS' motto, surrounding the Hessian crown symbol. The original owner has written in black ink on...REL34528
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of a six page typed 'letter of proceedings' dated 15 November 1914, forwa...1DRL/0668
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain (later Vice Admiral) John Collings Taswell Glossop CB. The collection consist of two signal logs with the messages, 'Emden beached and don...1DRL/0660
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of 14 reports submitted to Captain Glossop by officers of HMAS Sydney on ...2DRL/0900
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Collection relating to the battle between the German SMS Emden and Australian HMAS Sydney off the North Cocos Keeling Islands on 9 November 1914. Collection consists of an original 'Rough signal log'...1DRL/0658
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop. Collection consists of an original signed letter written by Captain Glossop requesting the captain of SMS ...3DRL/3479
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Greenstone pendant commemorating the defeat of SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney : Stoker Frederick Dott, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Teardrop shaped New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) pendant, or miniature meri club, with engraved gold band 'H.M.A.S. SYDNEY 9.11.14'. The pendant is suspended from a small gold ring.REL28807
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Group portrait of officers from the RAN light cruiser HMAS Sydney. The ship was on her way to ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of officers from the RAN light cruiser HMAS Sydney. The ship was on her way to the Atlantic after destroying the German raider Emden at Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. Identified lef...EN0163
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Group portrait of some unidentified members of the crew of HMAS Sydney, shown on the deck while ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of some unidentified members of the crew of HMAS Sydney, shown on the deck while their ship is chasing the collier Buresk near Cocos Island. The shot holes in the forebridge date from ...EN0211
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Harmes-Emden, Hans Heinz
Manuscript
Maker: Harmes-Emden, Hans Heinz
An account by a former crew member of SMS Emden of the battle with HMAS Sydney and the subsequent scuttling of the Emden at the Cocos Islands.MSS1228
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HMAS Sydney Medallion : Leading Signalman J W Seabrook, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Kerr, W
HMAS Sydney medallion made from a Mexican eight reales coin of 1895. It is surmounted by the King's crown which carries two banners with the upper banner reading 'NOV 9 1914' and the lower reading 'HM...REL38552.001
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(HMAS Sydney, RAN)
Private Record
UNIDENTIFIED ACCOUNT OF THE SYDNEY - EMDEN BATTLE DETAILING THE ACTION LEADING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE EMDEN. CONTAINS A BRIEF MENTION OF THE EMDEN FIRING UPON THE SYDNEY EVEN THOUGH "BEACHED AND DO...PR88/197
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HMAS Sydney steaming to Direction Island after her successful action against the German raider ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Sydney steaming to Direction Island after her successful action against the German raider Emden on 9 November. A party from the Emden had landed on the 9th and taken over the Eastern Extension C...EN0403
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Hypodermic syringe in wooden case from SMS Emden
Technology
A small glass hypodermic syringe kit encased in a lidded wooden box, possibly made from cedar. The top and bottom edges of the box are bevelled and the lid is latched by a small sliding brass clip. Th...REL/00470
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Identity disc made from Mexican silver coin : Chief Petty Officer G J Blake, HMAS Pioneer
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver identity disc made from a Mexican eight real coin. The obverse of the coin is partly effaced, but the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA' and an image of a bird holding a snake in its beak and talons re...REL36514
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INDIAN OCEAN. 1954-04-03. AERIAL VIEW OF THE ROYAL YACHT GOTHIC ON PASSAGE FROM FREMANTLE TO ...
Photograph
Maker: HMAS Vengeance
INDIAN OCEAN. 1954-04-03. AERIAL VIEW OF THE ROYAL YACHT GOTHIC ON PASSAGE FROM FREMANTLE TO COCOS ISLAND. SHE IS BEING ESCORTED BY THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HMAS VENGEANCE (FOREGROUND) FLYING THE FLAG OF ...301630