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A.A.N.S embarking at Bombay
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Leaving the troopship SS "Laconia" which had brought the Australian Army Nurses from Suez to Bombay, troops of the A.I.F and members of the Australian Army Nursing Service transferred to three smaller...ART21017
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A deck midships - HMT "Duntroon"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Formerly the "A" Class dancing space on a coastal liner this deck now accommodates troops who sleep in hammocks and keep their gear in kit rakes built either side of the funnel uptake. When not in use...ART21061
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After deck - "Queen Elizabeth"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Part of the Naval Draft paraded on the 4-inch gun deck of HMT "Queen Elizabeth". Draft at Divisions and being addressed by the Naval Officer-in-Charge, Indian Ocean.ART23512
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After deck - SS "Laconia"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Looking aft from the Rangefinder Platform. In the foreground is a canvas wind scoop. On top of the deck house A.A crews near their protective gun posts. Right aft is a 3-inch A.A gun in a casement, Ar...ART21016
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A.I.F Embarking - Final roll call
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Final roll call of drivers prior to embarking on SS St Essylt at Port Tewfik. The last of the Motor Transport is being hoisted into its position on the force deck. This cargo vessel is interesting in ...ART21154
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Anzac Day service on H.T. Felix Roussel, Mozambique Channel, 25.4.42
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Maker: Dargie, William
Rough sketch of Australians and New Zealanders aboard the transport vessel 'Felix Roussel attending an ANZAC Day service. Dargie noted, "Padre Perry opens the service. On the left can be seen an Aus...ART22060
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Awaiting troops -"Queen Elizabeth "
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Maker: Norton, Frank
At anchor in Athol Bay, "Queen Elizabeth" the huge Cunard liner, is being fitted out to carry Australian troops overseas. Additional bunks, protective panels over valuable veneers and a host of other ...ART21080
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Boat drill - SS"Laconia"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Quick sketch made during boat drill. Troops lined up at boat stations, answer roll call and have emergency gear checked. Sentries remain at their posts. The boats were kept swung out during voyage, Ar...ART21060
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Bofor gun, HMT "Laconia"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
One of the two Bofors anti-aircraft guns mounted on the after deck of the troopship SS "Laconia". Note gunpost on deck above, Red Sea.ART21752
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Cabin 139, HMT 'Duntroon'
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Maker: Norton, Frank
First class 2 berth Bibby cabin on "C" deck, accommodating four officers. Sketch made at about 0600 hours, Indian Ocean.ART21754
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Cargo on board ship bound for New Guinea
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Maker: Jack, Kenneth
Depicts two covered military trucks chained to the deck of a ship. Seated beside the trucks are a number of men.ART93430
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Chess problem
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Maker: Dargie, William
Scene of four unidentified soldiers playing a game of chess on board an AIF transport vessel in the Indian Ocean, 1944.ART25045
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Church service, HMT "Zealandia"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Church service for all ranks held in the lounge during the voyage from Melbourne to Fremantle.ART30024
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Convoy signals, HMAT Zealandia and HMAS Hobart
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Maker: Norton, Frank
The work depicts HMAS Hobart and HMT Zealandia in the Great Australian Bight. Unidentified signalman using Aldis lamp to send signals to HMAS Hobart from SS Zealandia.ART30025
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Embarkation "Laconia"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Three Nile ferries carrying troops of the AIF and nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service come alongside the troopship "Laconia". The two ferries aft are waiting to come alongside the gangway, S...ART23793
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Engine room - HMS "Chitral"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
On the control platform between the main engines an engineer is writing up the log of his watch before handing over to his relief. In peacetime this ship, a former PO lines, had two funnels, the secon...ART21067
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Engine room - HMT "Duntroon"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Looking down on the engine tops, showing the tops of the cylinders of the starboard Diesels. At the left are the uptakes to the tunnel. Note the overalls drying, Southern Ocean.ART21269
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Gun deck - HMT "Duntroon"
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Maker: Norton, Frank
Looking across the gun deck, gun's crew are in the sheltered for'ard part of what was previously the Second Class closed in deck. On top of the shelter is an A.A gun post. Along the ship's side are sm...ART21063
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HMT Aquitania, Indian Ocean
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Maker: Norton, Frank
SS Aquitania seen from SS Queen Elizabeth, converted Ocean liners taking New Zealand (Aquitania) and Australian (QE) troops to the Middle East, docking bridge of Queen Elizabeth is at right, anti-airc...ART23511
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