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A troop of horsemen of the North Australian Observer Unit (NAOU), crossing the Katherine River in ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
A troop of horsemen of the North Australian Observer Unit (NAOU), crossing the Katherine River in the Northern Territory, led by an officer. The majority of the NAOU (known as Nackeroos) are skilled ...058457
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Five members of the North Australian Observer Unit (NAOU), pose with their rifles in front of a ...
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Maker: Unknown
Five members of the North Australian Observer Unit (NAOU), pose with their rifles in front of a shelter the men had built at Katherine in the Northern Territory. The men are identified only by their n...P06166.002
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Five members of the North Australian Observer Unit (NAOU), pose with their rifles in the bush. ...
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Maker: Unknown
Five members of the North Australian Observer Unit (NAOU), pose with their rifles in the bush. The men are shirtless and wearing bandoliers across their chests. The men are identified only by their ni...P06166.003
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Horsemen and horsebreakers of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU), known colloquially as the nackeroos, at the horse camp. From left to right: unknown, Bluey Campbell of Moree, NSW; 440005...P02499.001
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Pioneer Beach, NT. c. June 1943. Men of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU), colloquially known as the nackeroos at the camp at Bynoe Bay, west of Darwin. A rough shelter, perhaps a cantee...P02499.007
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Pioneer Beach, NT. 28 June 1943 or 6 June 1943. Men of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU), colloquially known as the Nackeroos came to the assistance of the pilot of Spitfire A58-467 whic...P02499.006
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Probably Katherine, NT. 1943. Two members of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU) return from killing a bullock with some meat carried in a portion of the hide from the animal, rifles slun...P02499.004
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Pioneer Beach, NT. c. June 1943. Horses of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU) at the horse camp at Bynoe Bay, west of Darwin. (Donor T. Carty)P02499.008
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Katherine, NT. 1942. Informal portrait of 2/242912 Corporal (Cpl) Theo (Tip) Carty of NSW, 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU), colloquially known as the nackeroos. Cpl Carty is wearing a band...P02499.005
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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The best horsemen and horsebreakers of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU) mounted on their horses tidy up their parade ground drill before the inspection by General ? of the local brumbie...P02499.002
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Members of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU) stand at ease, rifles held to the ground, taken shortly after their arrival in the Northern Territory. From left to right: Jack Williams of S...P02499.003
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Images relating to the service of Theo Carty, 2/1 North Australia Observer Unit
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Probably , NT. c. June 1943. Informal group portrait of men of the 2/1st North Australia Observers Unit (NAOU) watching Private Clem Muldoon cutting open a bullock carcase with an axe. In this group a...P02499.009
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Interview with Amory Vane (When the war came to Australia)
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Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Mr Amory Vane became a doctor after the war. He was a member of the Nackeroos a name adapted by Lieutenant Travers for the top secret North Australian Observation Unit (NAOU). This was a field securit...F04030
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Interview with Peter Huskins (When the war came to Australia)
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Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Mr Peter Huskins was a bank clerk with the Bank of NSW when he signed up at the age of 19. He joined the North Australia Observer Unit known as the Nackeroos: a unit of men spread throughout the North...F04029
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Interview with Theo Carty (When the war came to Australia)
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Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Interview with Theo 'Tip' Carty who served with the North Australia Observer Unit or Nackeroos as they called themselves. He discusses the role of the Nackeroos, how and where they survived, the chanc...F04019
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KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A REMOUNT BEING TRAINED BY SX15477 LANCE CORPORAL G. DOUGLAS OF THE ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A REMOUNT BEING TRAINED BY SX15477 LANCE CORPORAL G. DOUGLAS OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT, NORTHERN TERRITORY FORCE. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE UNIT, SEATED ON THE FENCE ...057434
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KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A YOUNG UNBROKEN HORSE OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT BEING ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A YOUNG UNBROKEN HORSE OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT BEING THROWN FOR SHOEING BY DX766 LANCE-CORPORAL F. A. KENYON (LEFT) AND SX20603 SERGEANT W. L. LAVINGTON (RIGHT...057436
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KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A YOUNG UNBROKEN HORSE OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT BEING ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A YOUNG UNBROKEN HORSE OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT BEING HELD DOWN BY QX16605 LANCE CORPORAL W. BAUNACH WHILE SX20603 SERGEANT W. L. LAVINGTON FITS A SHOE.057437
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KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A YOUNG UNBROKEN HORSE OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT BEING ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. A YOUNG UNBROKEN HORSE OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT BEING THROWN FOR SHOEING BY SX20603 SERGEANT W. L. LAVINGTON (LEFT) AND DX766 LANCE CORPORAL F. A. KENYON (RIGHT...057435
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KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. DX766 LANCE CORPORAL A.S. KENYON OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
KATHERINE, NT. 1943-09-29. DX766 LANCE CORPORAL A.S. KENYON OF THE NORTH AUSTRALIAN OBSERVER UNIT SCHOOLING A YOUNG HORSE OVER THE JUMPS.057440