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A Crossing the Line ceremony held onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. The Commanding ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Crossing the Line ceremony held onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. The Commanding Officer, Captain (Capt) H B Farncomb (centre), receives a certificate from King Neptune. Crew members o...P02550.004
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1930-11-24. A DEMOLITION CHARGE EXPLODES ON HMAS TORRENS. `TORRENS' WAS MOORED OFF SYDNEY HEADS ...
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1930-11-24. A DEMOLITION CHARGE EXPLODES ON HMAS TORRENS. `TORRENS' WAS MOORED OFF SYDNEY HEADS AND USED FOR GUNNERY PRACTICE BY HMAS CANBERRA AND HMAS ALBATROSS. ALTHOUGH `TORRENS' WAS HIT BY MANY PR...P01471.037
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A group of RAN stokers in overalls having a rest during a stand easy break held on the starboard ...
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Maker: Unknown
A group of RAN stokers in overalls having a rest during a stand easy break held on the starboard waist (boat deck) of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. They are taking in some fresh air after a ...P02550.003
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A group of sailors make music onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra during a respite from ...
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Maker: Unknown
A group of sailors make music onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra during a respite from wartime patrols, possibly during an entertainment event held for the ship's company. To add to the fun...P02550.009
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A group of unidentified musicians congregate onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. This ...
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Maker: Unknown
A group of unidentified musicians congregate onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. This ship's band comprises both regular naval bandsmen augmented with other members of the ship's company wi...P02550.020
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A gun crew at action stations preparing to fire a four inch anti-aircraft mount forming part of ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A gun crew at action stations preparing to fire a four inch anti-aircraft mount forming part of the ship's secondary armament onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Included in this group are ...P02550.011
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A gunnery party conducts an exercise firing drill on a four inch anti-aircraft mount onboard the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A gunnery party conducts an exercise firing drill on a four inch anti-aircraft mount onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. While the majority are wearing steel helmets, none are wearing the f...P02550.027
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A port abeam profile of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra departing New Zealand to take part ...
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Maker: Unknown
A port abeam profile of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra departing New Zealand to take part in its last war patrol to the Solomons Islands from which she would not return. HMAS Canberra was sunk ...P02550.022
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A RAAF Supermarine Seagull V amphibian aircraft prepared for take-off from its catapult onboard ...
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Maker: Unknown
A RAAF Supermarine Seagull V amphibian aircraft prepared for take-off from its catapult onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. The aircraft is on detachment from 9 (Fleet Cooperation) Squadron ...P02550.023
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A RAN CREW MEMBER OF HMAS ADELAIDE SCREWING IN A TAMPION ON ONE OF THE VESSELS 6 INCH GUNS DURING ...
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Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
A RAN CREW MEMBER OF HMAS ADELAIDE SCREWING IN A TAMPION ON ONE OF THE VESSELS 6 INCH GUNS DURING TRAINING EXERCISES AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY DAMIEN PARER).000030
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A RAN RATING ABOARD HMAS CANBERRA ON THE LOOKOUT DURING TRAINING AT SEA.
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Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
A RAN RATING ABOARD HMAS CANBERRA ON THE LOOKOUT DURING TRAINING AT SEA.000029
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A RAN RATING OF HMAS CANBERRA GUN SIGHTING DURING TRAINING AT SEA.
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Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
A RAN RATING OF HMAS CANBERRA GUN SIGHTING DURING TRAINING AT SEA.000027
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A RAN RATING OF HMAS CANBERRA SENDING A MESSAGE BY FLAG DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY ...
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Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
A RAN RATING OF HMAS CANBERRA SENDING A MESSAGE BY FLAG DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY D.P.).000036
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A Supermarine Seagull V aircraft, serial number A2-2, being launched from a catapult on the port ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A Supermarine Seagull V aircraft, serial number A2-2, being launched from a catapult on the port side of a Kent class cruiser. Some of the ship's company gather near the platform to observe the flight...P02550.010
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At Sea. 17 July 1939. A striking photograph of the County Class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Mounted on ...
Photograph
At Sea. 17 July 1939. A striking photograph of the County Class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Mounted on the catapult amidships is the Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft carried on this class of cruisers.043116
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. A torpedo being fired from one of a bank of four torpedo ...
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. A torpedo being fired from one of a bank of four torpedo tubes aboard the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra during a training exercise. The ship was taking part in a sp...P01862.011
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. A torpedo which has just been recovered from the sea and ...
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. A torpedo which has just been recovered from the sea and hauled aboard the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra. The ship had fired the torpedo during a training exercise ...P01862.013
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. Crew members of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra in a life ...
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. Crew members of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra in a life boat recovering a torpedo which the vessel had fired during a training exercise. The ship was taking par...P01862.012
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. Crew members of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra loading a ...
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. Crew members of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra loading a torpedo into one of the ship's torpedo tubes during a training exercise. The ship was taking part in a s...P01862.014
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. Crew members of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra sitting and ...
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At sea, northern Australia, c. 1935-10. Crew members of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra sitting and playing games at tables in the Chief Petty Officer's mess of the ship. The vessel was taking part in a...P01862.009
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At sea off the coast of NSW. Gun crews of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra at action stations, ready ...
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At sea off the coast of NSW. Gun crews of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra at action stations, ready to fire their 4-inch guns. The ship was part of His Majesty's Australian Squadron which was undertakin...P01862.006
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At sea off the coast of NSW. The 8-inch guns of "A" and "B" turrets of the RAN cruiser HMAS ...
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At sea off the coast of NSW. The 8-inch guns of "A" and "B" turrets of the RAN cruiser HMAS Canberra. The ship was part of His Majesty's Australian Squadron which was undertaking a spring cruise aroun...P01862.004
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Australia Service Medal : Band Corporal A R Wood, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33213.004
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 : Rear Admiral Harold Bruce Farncomb, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-1945. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL28964.011
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Australia, 1935. Sketch map showing the routes taken by ships of His Majesty's Australian ...
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Australia, 1935. Sketch map showing the routes taken by ships of His Majesty's Australian Squadron on its "Spring Cruise" around Australia and in the waters of New Caledonia, the New Hebrides, the Sol...P01862.001
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A view from the 'fighting top', also known as the crow's nest, of the forecastle of the Kent ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A view from the 'fighting top', also known as the crow's nest, of the forecastle of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. Visible forward of the funnel is a bi-plane amphibian aircraft, probably a Su...P02550.014
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A view of the starboard forecastle deck of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra framed by the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A view of the starboard forecastle deck of the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra framed by the barrel of one of its eight inch guns from the forward A turret. Other shipping is visible at this anchora...P02550.015
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BALMORAL, NEW SOUTH WALES. 1945-04-13. COMMANDER W.H. HARRINGTON, SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HMAS ...
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BALMORAL, NEW SOUTH WALES. 1945-04-13. COMMANDER W.H. HARRINGTON, SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HMAS PENGUIN, (1), IN HIS OFFICE. SUB-LIEUTENANT J. JOHNSTON, (2), WAS ON THE BRIDGE OF HMAS CANBERRA WHEN I...088267
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Blau, Edgar James (Midshipman, b.1922 - d.2005)
Private Record
Maker: Blau, Edgar James
Collection relating to Midshipman (later Lieutenant Commander) Edgar Blau, Royal Australian Navy. It comprises a journal written by Blau while a Midshipman serving on HMAS Canberra, 1940-1942 and copi...PR03441
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Boat's lantern : Midshipman P H Wilson, HMAS Canberra
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Pentagonal, tin-plated steel, candle-powered boat's lantern with clear glass sides. The lantern has a solid base bearing a central candle socket holder on a raised circular platform perforated around ...REL/04094
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Band Corporal A R Wood, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL33213.003
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1928-06-24. BURIAL AT SEA ON S.S. "BELTANA". ONE OF THE CREW, ABLE SEAMAN D.S. BRETT RAN, WAS ...
Photograph
1928-06-24. BURIAL AT SEA ON S.S. "BELTANA". ONE OF THE CREW, ABLE SEAMAN D.S. BRETT RAN, WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED EN ROUTE TO ENGLAND TO TAKE DELIVERY OF THE HMAS CANBERRA. HEADS BOWED IN PRAYER. (DON...P00068.019
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1928-06-24. BURIAL AT SEA ON S.S. "BELTANA". ONE OF THE CREW, ABLE SEAMAN D.S. BRETT RAN, WAS ...
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1928-06-24. BURIAL AT SEA ON S.S. "BELTANA". ONE OF THE CREW, ABLE SEAMAN D.S. BRETT RAN, WAS ACCIDENTALLY KILLED EN ROUTE TO ENGLAND TO TAKE DELIVERY OF THE HMAS CANBERRA. THE BODY IS CONSIGNED TO TH...P00068.018
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Campbell, Dorothy Noel (Civilian, Red Cross, Anzac Buffet, Patriotic Auxiliary, Rss&Aila b.1900 - d.1986)
Private Record
Maker: Campbell, Dorothy Noel
Postcards and newspaper clippings relating to First World War service, certificates of appreciation of Mrs Campbell's service to various organizations involved in war work. List of crew on board HMAS ...PR87/181
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1. Canberra survivors 2. An Aussie joins the American Army 3. The carrier pigeon goes to war. (Cinesound News No. 565)
Film
Maker: Cinesound
1. (2 min 27 sec) Interviews with some of the survivors of HMAS "Canberra" on return to their homes. 2. (2 min 15 sec) An Aussie dog joins the Yanks as mascot and goes to town on leave. 3. (3 min 57 s...F00591
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Captain John Collins CB photographed at the handing over of HMS Shropshire to the RAN. Captain ...
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Captain John Collins CB photographed at the handing over of HMS Shropshire to the RAN. Captain Collins (later Sir John Collins, KBE, CB) accepted the British Cruiser on behalf of the Australian govern...P00444.093
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Captains and officers WC key : Steward J E Bast, HMAS Canberra (I)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small brass key with attached brass tag stamped 'CAPTAIN's & OFFICERS W.C.' and part of an aluminium tag for the gunroom pantry, both from the heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra (I). The aluminium tag is st...REL28923
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c. August 1942. Anti aircraft gun crews wearing flash protection clothing on the starboard side ...
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c. August 1942. Anti aircraft gun crews wearing flash protection clothing on the starboard side of HMAS Canberra looking out for high level bombers. In the foreground is an S1 mounting with its twin 4...P02497.021
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Chaplain Alexander Tulloh (centre) faces judgement in King Neptune's court while crew members ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Chaplain Alexander Tulloh (centre) faces judgement in King Neptune's court while crew members observe the proceedings of the Crossing the Line ceremony onboard the Kent class cruiser HMAS Canberra. 1...P02550.006
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COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. IN SUTHERLAND DRYDOCK THE PROPELLER OF THE ...
Photograph
Maker: Hall & Co
COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. IN SUTHERLAND DRYDOCK THE PROPELLER OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE SHAFT. A REMNANT OF THE A BRACKET BUSH PARTLY ADHERES TO THE ...305786
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COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT AND SCREW OF THE CRUISER ...
Photograph
Maker: Hall & Co
COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT AND SCREW OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA IN SUTHERLAND DOCK. NOTE THE REMARKABLE AMOUNT OF WEAR THROUGH THE A BRACKET BUSH. THE PORT ...305785
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COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA ...
Photograph
Maker: Hall & Co
COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA IN SUTHERLAND DOCK. NOTE THE REMARKABLE AMOUNT OF WEAR THROUGH THE A BRACKET BUSH. (NAVAL HISTORICAL C...305784
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COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. THE PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT OF THE CRUISER HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Hall & Co
COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD, SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. THE PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA BEING REMOVED FOR REPAIR WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF A SPECIALLY PREPARED GANTRY IN SUTHERLAND DOCK. (N...305783
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COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD. SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. THE PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT OF THE CRUISER HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Hall & Co
COCKATOO ISLAND DOCKYARD. SYDNEY, NSW. 1940-08. THE PORT OUTER TAILSHAFT OF THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA IN SUTHERLAND DOCK. THERE IS REMARKABLE WEAR THROUGH THE A BRACKET BUSH. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECT...305787
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COCKATOO ISLAND, NSW. VIEW FROM FINE OFF THE PORT QUARTER OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA ...
Photograph
COCKATOO ISLAND, NSW. VIEW FROM FINE OFF THE PORT QUARTER OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA UNDOCKING FROM SUTHERLAND DOCK, ASSISTED BY THE TUG HEROIC. NOTE THE HARBOUR BRIDGE IN THE BACKGROUND. (NAV...300527
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Collection relating to the service of Arthur William Frederick Cooper RAN
Photograph
Australia, 1931. View of the forward 8-inch guns of the RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra, as the ship undergoes power trials in Australian waters. (Original print housed in P run in AWM Archive Store)P01869.002
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Collection relating to the service of Arthur William Frederick Cooper RAN
Photograph
Australia, 1932. Gun crews of the RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra practising high altitude firing in Australian waters with the ship's 4-inch anti-aircraft guns. These guns were later replaced with tw...P01869.003
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Collection relating to the service of Arthur William Frederick Cooper RAN
Photograph
Maker: Cooper, A
Malta, 1936. View downward onto the gunnery director, the open bridge above it and, above that, the forward 8-inch guns of the RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra, as the ship enters a floating dock. (Ori...P01869.004
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Collection relating to the service of Arthur William Frederick Cooper RAN
Photograph
Maker: Cooper, A
Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW, 1930s. View of the two portside screws or propellers of the RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra, as the ship rests in dry dock at Cockatoo Island Naval Dockyard. (Original pr...P01869.006
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Collection relating to the service of Arthur William Frederick Cooper RAN
Photograph
Starboard broadside view of the RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra as a tugboat, at right, is about to guide it beneath the span of the partially completed Sydney harbour bridge. The view, from Milson's ...P01869.001
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Collection relating to the service of Arthur William Frederick Cooper RAN
Photograph
Maker: Cooper, A
Cockatoo Island, Sydney, NSW, 1930s. View from forward looking aft of the portside hull of the RAN heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra, as the ship rests in dry dock at Cockatoo Island Naval Dockyard. (Origin...P01869.005
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Commander Dean Robertson Murray RAN (Rtd) as a sub lieutenant of a landing craft flotilla, Operation Overlord, June 1944, interviewed by Simone Sharpe
Sound
Maker: Murray, Dean Robertson Sharpe, Simone Australian War Memorial Preston, Lenny
Murray speaks of his early schooling; enlistment in the navy at 14 years of age; service prior to posting as an attachment to a Royal Navy unit; attendance at courses at various Royal Navy schools in ...S03242
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COMMODORE WILFRID RUPERT PATTERSON RAN, OF HMAS CANBERRA, TALKING TO ONE OF HIS OFFICERS DURING ...
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
COMMODORE WILFRID RUPERT PATTERSON RAN, OF HMAS CANBERRA, TALKING TO ONE OF HIS OFFICERS DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY D.P.).000026
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Copper water jug from HMAS Canberra : Leading Signalman F W Pickup, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Officer's wardroom copper water jug taken from HMAS Canberra at the time of her sinking on 9 August 1942. The jug tapers towards the top, and has a curved handle riveted on to the body. The inside of ...REL30288
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C. 1929. PORTRAIT OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JOHN DOUGLAS KAY RADLEY, RAN NO. 13592, WHO SERVED IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Lemaire Studios
C. 1929. PORTRAIT OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICER JOHN DOUGLAS KAY RADLEY, RAN NO. 13592, WHO SERVED IN THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 1922-1946, INCLUDING ON HMAS ADELAIDE, HMAS CANBERRA, HMAS WAGGA. THE PHOTOGRAP...P01168.001
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C.1931. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA. CANBERRA HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY THE ...
Photograph
C.1931. PORT SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA. CANBERRA HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY THE ADDITION OF HER CATAPULT UPON WHICH A SUPERMARINE SEAGULL III AIRCRAFT IS MOUNTED. NOTE THE CRANE FOR HANDL...300516
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C. 1925. RELATING TO SERVICE OF ABLE SEAMAN A.B. WALLACE. HMAS CANBERRA PORT SIDE LOOKING TOWARDS ...
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C. 1925. RELATING TO SERVICE OF ABLE SEAMAN A.B. WALLACE. HMAS CANBERRA PORT SIDE LOOKING TOWARDS THE TORPEDO FLAT. (DONOR G.CHALLINGER)P00068.016
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C.1931. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA. THE CANBERRA HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY ...
Photograph
C.1931. STARBOARD SIDE VIEW OF THE HEAVY CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA. THE CANBERRA HAS BEEN MODIFIED BY THE ADDITION OF HER CATAPULT UPON WHICH A SUPERMARINE SEAGULL III AIRCRAFT IS MOUNTED. NOTE THE CRANE ...300520
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF A CONVOY, HEADED BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, CARRYING ...
Photograph
EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF A CONVOY, HEADED BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, CARRYING THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN (SECOND AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE) AND NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY DIVISIONS TO BE TRAINE...P00318.003
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CONVOY, HEAD BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, CARRYING ...
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CONVOY, HEAD BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, CARRYING THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN (SECOND AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE) AND NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY DIVISIONS TO BE TRAINE...P00318.001
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CONVOY, HEADED BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, ...
Photograph
EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CONVOY, HEADED BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, CARRYING THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN (SECOND AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE) AND NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY DIVISIONS TO BE TRAI...P00318.002
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CONVOY, HEADED BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, ...
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE CONVOY, HEADED BY THE BATTLESHIP HMS RAMILLIES, CARRYING THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN (SECOND IMPERIAL FORCE) AND NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY DIVISIONS TO BE TRAINED IN THE ...P00318.004
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. TORPEDO PRESUMABLY BEING FIRED FROM THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA DURING ...
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EARLY TO MID 1940-01. TORPEDO PRESUMABLY BEING FIRED FROM THE CRUISER HMAS CANBERRA DURING MANOEUVRES. THE CANBERRA WAS ESCORTING ON THE WELLINGTON TO FREMANTLE STAGE OF ITS JOURNEY, A CONVOY, LED BY ...P00318.005
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ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.A.S. "SHROPSHIRE" PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE ...
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ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.A.S. "SHROPSHIRE" PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE H.M.A.S. "CANBERRA" SUNK IN ACTION. ADMIRAL SIR H. D'OYLEY LYON, KCB, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF THE NORE, WITH...041557
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ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.S. SHROPSHIRE PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE ...
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ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.S. SHROPSHIRE PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE H.M.A.S. CANBERRA, SUNK IN ACTION. ADMIRAL SIR H. D'OYLEY LYON, KCB, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF THE NORE, INSPECTIN...041552
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ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.S. "SHROPSHIRE" PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE ...
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ENGLAND, 1943. H.M.S. "SHROPSHIRE" PRESENTED BY THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT TO AUSTRALIA TO REPLACE H.M.A.S. "CANBERRA" SUNK IN ACTION. "SHROPSHIRES" OFFICERS WHO HAVE GAINED DECORATIONS IN THIS WAR:- LEFT...041561
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First convoy in the Indian Ocean
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
HMAS Australia and HMAS Canberra (Flagship) parting company with the First Australian Convoy approximately 61/4 hours from Fremantle. Convoy consisted of 11 troopships carrying 6th Division of 2 Austr...ART27542
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Fleet manoeuvres
Film
Maker: Movietone News
A Movietone News item on the manoeuvres of Australian and New Zealand warships held in the Pacific. The two opposing forces were the 'Red Land' fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Sir Richard Hayden Owen ...F01909
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FREMANTLE HARBOUR, 1940-05-11. SHIPS OF CONVOY U.S.3: H.M.A.S. "CANBERRA", "EMPRESS OF CANADA", ...
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FREMANTLE HARBOUR, 1940-05-11. SHIPS OF CONVOY U.S.3: H.M.A.S. "CANBERRA", "EMPRESS OF CANADA", "EMPRESS OF BRITAIN", AND "EMPRESS OF JAPAN".128065
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FREMANTLE HARBOUR, 1940-05-11. SHIPS OF CONVOY U.S.3: H.M.A.S. CANBERRA, EMPRESS OF CANADA, ...
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FREMANTLE HARBOUR, 1940-05-11. SHIPS OF CONVOY U.S.3: H.M.A.S. CANBERRA, EMPRESS OF CANADA, EMPRESS OF BRITAIN AND HMAS AUSTRALIA (II). NOTE THE PROTECTIVE PLATING ADDED TO THE CANBERRA'S UPPERWORKS. ...300519
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FREMANTLE HARBOUR, 1940-05-11. SHIPS OF CONVOY U.S.3: H.M.A.S. CANBERRA, EMPRESS OF CANADA, ...
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FREMANTLE HARBOUR, 1940-05-11. SHIPS OF CONVOY U.S.3: H.M.A.S. CANBERRA, EMPRESS OF CANADA, EMPRESS OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF JAPAN. NOTE THE PROTECTIVE PLATING ADDED TO THE CANBERRA'S UPPERWORKS. SHE...300523
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German kapok life jacket from SS Ketty Brovig 1941 : Supply Assistant H R Keats, HMAS Canberra
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German manufactured life jacket which has a beige linen-like fabric shell and kapok filling. A length of brown woven cotton tape has been sewn across the mid-line of the jacket on the outside. On the ...REL28394
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Gosse, William Hay, MC (d.1918); Hole, Donald Maxwell (d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to Major William H Gosse MC, 79th Bde RFA, First World War; and Lieutenant Commander Donald M Hole, HMAS Canberra RAN, Second World War. Relating to Gosse, collection consists of ...3DRL/7829
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GREAT BRITAIN 1943-06. ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE H. D'OYLY LYON, KCB HANDED OVER THE COUNTY CLASS ...
Photograph
GREAT BRITAIN 1943-06. ADMIRAL SIR GEORGE H. D'OYLY LYON, KCB HANDED OVER THE COUNTY CLASS CRUISER SHROPSHIRE TO THE RAN TO REPLACE HMAS CANBERRA SUNK OFF THE SOLOMONS IN 1942. PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS CAPTAI...P00444.094
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HAPPY SAILORS ABOARD HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (Negative by Damien Parer)
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
HAPPY SAILORS ABOARD HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (Negative by Damien Parer)000028
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HAULING DOWN A FLAG SIGNAL ABOARD HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY D.P.).
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
HAULING DOWN A FLAG SIGNAL ABOARD HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY D.P.).000034
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Hennessey, Arthur (Civilian)
Private Record
Maker: Hennessey, Arthur
AUTOGRAPH BOOK SIGNED BY MEN OF THE RAN FROM HMAS "SYDNEY" HMAS "KING BAY" HMAS "CANBERRA" HMAS "STUART" HMAS "VOYAGER"3DRL/6044
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HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA. 1943-02. FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF HMAS CANBERRA DUE TO FIRE, ALL COMBUSTIBLE ...
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HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA. 1943-02. FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF HMAS CANBERRA DUE TO FIRE, ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL IS BEING REMOVED FROM THE "AUSTRALIA". ALL HEAVY PAINT WORK IS BEING REMOVED, AND WHERE PAINT...029469
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HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA. 1943-02. ORDINARY SEAMAN N. LYNCH BRUSHING A STRONG CAUSTIC SOLUTION ON A ...
Photograph
HMAS AUSTRALIA, AT SEA. 1943-02. ORDINARY SEAMAN N. LYNCH BRUSHING A STRONG CAUSTIC SOLUTION ON A BULKHEAD IN HMAS AUSTRALIA TO REMOVE THE PAINT. FOLLOWING THE LOSS OF HMAS CANBERRA DUE TO FIRE, ALL C...029578
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HMAS AUSTRALIA SEEN FROM HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA.
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
HMAS AUSTRALIA SEEN FROM HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA.000126
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HMAS AUSTRALIA SEEN FROM THE DECK OF HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY D.P.)
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
HMAS AUSTRALIA SEEN FROM THE DECK OF HMAS CANBERRA DURING TRAINING AT SEA. (NEGATIVE BY D.P.)000130
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[HMAS Canberra and Ketty Brovig action, 4 March 1941]
Film
Maker: Moran, William Thomas Alldis
HMAS Canberra and Ketty Brovig action.F04631
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HMAS CANBERRA, 1931-09-24. A SEAGULL AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT ON ITS MOUNTING ABOARD THE SHIP. (NAVAL ...
Photograph
HMAS CANBERRA, 1931-09-24. A SEAGULL AMPHIBIOUS AIRCRAFT ON ITS MOUNTING ABOARD THE SHIP. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)P00444.032
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HMAS CANBERRA AT SEA, C. 1985.
Photograph
Maker: Orloff, A
HMAS CANBERRA AT SEA, C. 1985.P00682.001
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HMAS CANBERRA - BLAST FROM 8" GUNS.
Photograph
Maker: Parer, Damien Peter
HMAS CANBERRA - BLAST FROM 8" GUNS.000132
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HMAS CANBERRA, C.1941/1942. A RATING TESTS ON ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN MECHANISM. (NAVAL HISTORICAL ...
Photograph
HMAS CANBERRA, C.1941/1942. A RATING TESTS ON ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN MECHANISM. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION)P00444.041
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[HMAS Canberra escorts 1st Convoy]
Film
Maker: Moran, William Thomas Alldis Moran, William Thomas Alldis
Several long shots taken from HMAS Canberra showing troopship of the first convoy transporting the 2nd AIF to the Middle East. The remainder of this item is probably out takes from F11472 William Tho...F04632
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HMAS Canberra lit with electric lights and silhouetted against the Sydney Harbour bridge. HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Canberra lit with electric lights and silhouetted against the Sydney Harbour bridge. HMAS Canberra was built at Clydebank, Scotland, and arrived in Sydney, NSW, on 16 February 1929. Before the ou...P06370.002
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HMAS Canberra making a smoke screen.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Canberra making a smoke screen.P09219.015
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HMAS Canberra making a smoke screen.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Canberra making a smoke screen.P09219.016
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HMAS Canberra making a smoke screen.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Canberra making a smoke screen.P09219.014
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HMAS Canberra on fire, with a US destroyer standing by, after torpedo and gunfire attacks by ...
Photograph
HMAS Canberra on fire, with a US destroyer standing by, after torpedo and gunfire attacks by Japanese planes. The cruiser later sank.P02018.132
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HMAS Canberra passing under the completed span of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Canberra passing under the completed span of Sydney Harbour Bridge.P09219.017
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HMAS CANBERRA (PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF CAPTAIN F. E. GETTING WHO WAS IN COMMAND ...
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HMAS CANBERRA (PHOTOGRAPH FROM THE PERSONAL EFFECTS OF CAPTAIN F. E. GETTING WHO WAS IN COMMAND WHEN THE CANBERRA WAS SUNK IN 1942-08. CAPTAIN GETTING DIED OF WOUNDS 1942-08-09. (DONOR MR D. ALSTON).044097
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1942-08-09. HMAS CANBERRA SINKING FOLLOWING THE BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND IN THE SOLOMONS. PHOTOGRAPH ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
1942-08-09. HMAS CANBERRA SINKING FOLLOWING THE BATTLE OF SAVO ISLAND IN THE SOLOMONS. PHOTOGRAPH BY ORDNANCE ARTIFICER J.A. DALEY, ONE OF THE SURVIVORS.137295
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HMAS Canberra: Solomons action
Film
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Canberra with United States Naval units. Shots of HMAS Canberra burning. HMAS Canberra was sunk in action against the Japanese Navy in a night action on 8-9 August 1942.F01747
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HMAS Canberra waterline model : Leading Shipwright A E Purkis, HMAS Perth
Heraldry
Maker: Purkis, Arthur Ernest
Hand made waterline model of the Kent-class cruiser, HMAS 'Canberra', with carved solid wood hull with deck timbers realised with ruled black ink lines. The superstructure, turrets, bridge and funnels...REL43916
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HMAS CERBERUS, FLINDERS NAVAL DEPOT, VIC 1945-11-30. SICK BERTH CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (SB CPO) S. ...
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HMAS CERBERUS, FLINDERS NAVAL DEPOT, VIC 1945-11-30. SICK BERTH CHIEF PETTY OFFICER (SB CPO) S. BOUCHER (LEFT) AND SB CPO KIRKWOOD OUTSIDE THE DEPOT HOSPITAL. BOTH MEN HAD SERVED ON HMAS CANBERRA. (PH...122476
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1930-11-24. HMAS TORRENS MOORED OFF SYDNEY HEADS AS A TARGET FOR GUNNER PRACTICE BY HMAS CANBERRA ...
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1930-11-24. HMAS TORRENS MOORED OFF SYDNEY HEADS AS A TARGET FOR GUNNER PRACTICE BY HMAS CANBERRA AND HMAS ALBATROSS. ALTHOUGH `TORRENS' WAS HIT BY MANY PRACTICE SHELLS SHE WOULD NOT SINK, BUT WAS EVE...P01471.036
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Hopper, Kenneth James (Lieutenant Commander, b.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Hopper, Kenneth James
Item (1) photocopies of typed recollections of service on HMAS Marrawah and HMAS Sprightly. Also photocopy of midshipman's journal kept during service on HMAS Canberra 1937-1938. Item (2) journal cont...PR91/006