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  1. A building in Damascus with a signal station on its roof, used by 2 Signal Squadron, 2nd Light ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    A building in Damascus with a signal station on its roof, used by 2 Signal Squadron, 2nd Light Horse Brigade. This image is part of a collection relating to the service of 507 Sergeant James Wright Wi...

    P08397.018

  2. A despatch rider galloping from Suvla Bay to Anzac Cove to avoid being sniped at. Great risk was ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Brooks, Ernest

    A despatch rider galloping from Suvla Bay to Anzac Cove to avoid being sniped at. Great risk was run by these men in carrying out their very important duties. The rider is possibly 852 Private (Pte) S...

    G00579

  3. Allchurch, Leonard (Lance Corporal, Wireless Corps, AIF)

    Private Record

    Maker: Allchurch, Leonard

    FIRST CARBON COPY OF ORIGINAL MESSAGE NOTIFYING AUST HQ OF THE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. THE MESSAGE WAS TAKEN BY L/CPL ALLCHURCH

    PR85/396

  4. Amiens-Harbonnieres area, France, 1918. An observation post in a tree probably used by the 2nd ...

    Photograph

    Amiens-Harbonnieres area, France, 1918. An observation post in a tree probably used by the 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st AIF. Access to the observation platform is by means of a rope ladder. (Do...

    P01836.019

  5. Amiens-Harbonnieres area, France, 1918. Informal group portrait of members of the Cable Section, ...

    Photograph

    Amiens-Harbonnieres area, France, 1918. Informal group portrait of members of the Cable Section, 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st AIF. (Donor B. Garcia)

    P01836.021

  6. Amiens-Harbonnieres area, France, 1918. Members of the 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st AIF, ...

    Photograph

    Amiens-Harbonnieres area, France, 1918. Members of the 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st AIF, constructing a test point for the underground telephone line that runs from St. Gratien to Glisy east of...

    P01836.020

  7. An Australian Mobile Wireless Unit operates a radio on the beach at Mudros Harbour. Two ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Stevenson, Walter Ormond

    An Australian Mobile Wireless Unit operates a radio on the beach at Mudros Harbour. Two signallers wearing earphones sit on a suitcase (right) while they operate the radio transceiver. Another man sit...

    P02282.060

  8. Anonymous

    Manuscript

    MANUSCRIPT TITLED "HISTORY OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE, AIF IN EGYPT". COVERS PERIOD 1916-1918, 1ST AND 2ND SIGNAL SQUADRONS, CABLE SECTION, WIRELESS SECTION, AIRLINE SECTION, ADMINISTRATION. INCLUDES LISTS...

    MSS0669

  9. A representative of the Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) uses a large map to explain the ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Hazlewood, Rex

    A representative of the Young Mens Christian Association (YMCA) uses a large map to explain the position and course of HMAT Shropshire (A9) to troops (in civilian clothes) on the deck of the ship. The...

    P01843.005

  10. Aspinall, Fred Rupert (Sergeant, MID, 1st Signal Sqn, AIF d.1964)

    Private Record

    Maker: Aspinall, Fred Rupert

    MIXED COLLECTION OF PERSONAL PAPERS DETAILING SIGNAL DUTIES ON GALLIPOLI UNTIL EVACUATED WITH ENTERIC FEVER, CORRESPONDENCE FROM HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS RELATING EVENTS WITHIN AUSTRALIA, PARTICULARLY T...

    PR88/096

  11. A TRIUMPH H MODEL MOTORCYCLE USED BY DISPATCH RIDERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MOTOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. ( ...

    Photograph

    A TRIUMPH H MODEL MOTORCYCLE USED BY DISPATCH RIDERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MOTOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. ( DONOR: A. STUBBS )

    P00136.004

  12. A TRIUMPH H MODEL MOTORCYCLE USED BY DISPATCH RIDERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MOTOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. ( ...

    Photograph

    A TRIUMPH H MODEL MOTORCYCLE USED BY DISPATCH RIDERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MOTOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. ( DONOR: A. STUBBS )

    P00136.005

  13. A TRIUMPH H MODEL MOTORCYCLE USED BY DISPATCH RIDERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MOTOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. ( ...

    Photograph

    A TRIUMPH H MODEL MOTORCYCLE USED BY DISPATCH RIDERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MOTOR TRANSPORT SERVICE. ( DONOR: A. STUBBS )

    P00136.003

  14. At sea, c. 1919-07. Group portrait of members of the 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st AIF, ...

    Photograph

    At sea, c. 1919-07. Group portrait of members of the 2nd Divisional Signals Company, 1st AIF, returning home to Australia aboard the "SS Mahia". Sitting in the second row are four officers, distinguis...

    P01835.083

  15. "Australian darkroom made from the packing case of a Martinsyde Aircraft, converted into a ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    "Australian darkroom made from the packing case of a Martinsyde Aircraft, converted into a two-section darkroom, the rear end for developing and printing, and the front for washing, glazing etc. Here ...

    P00588.028

  16. Australian soldiers at Anzac, at either a temporary halt on a terraced section of a slope, or ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Australian soldiers at Anzac, at either a temporary halt on a terraced section of a slope, or resting during its development with permanent dugouts. Note the unorthodox method of 'securing' two rifles...

    P02905.015.003

  17. A VIEW FROM THE RESIDENT OFFICER'S HOUSE AT MANUS, LOOKING TOWARDS THE WIRELESS STATION. (TAKEN ...

    Photograph

    A VIEW FROM THE RESIDENT OFFICER'S HOUSE AT MANUS, LOOKING TOWARDS THE WIRELESS STATION. (TAKEN IN 1921.) (DONATED BY COMMANDER G.F. LANGFORD, R.A.N.)

    J03237

  18. A WIRELESS STATION AT ANZAC. (DONATED BY MR. T.J. RICHARDS, M.C.)

    Photograph

    A WIRELESS STATION AT ANZAC. (DONATED BY MR. T.J. RICHARDS, M.C.)

    J06117

  19. AWM4 Class 22 - Signals

    Digitised Collection

    RCDIG1000075

  20. Baghdad, Mesopotamia. 1918-06. Rear view of the New Zealand Troop of the 1st Wireless Signals ...

    Photograph

    Baghdad, Mesopotamia. 1918-06. Rear view of the New Zealand Troop of the 1st Wireless Signals Squadron, Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force, on their last parade at The Horselines, their billet outside t...

    P00562.118

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