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Want, Richard
Manuscript
Maker: Want, Richard
Chapters in Want's typescript account of his service in the Royal Australian Navy in Darwin. Provides an account of supplies for the commandos, the grounding of the "Voyager" (and the defence of Timor...MSS0823
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War and Peace in Western Australia: The Impact of the Great War on Westralian Ideology, Politics and Society 1914 to 1926.
Manuscript
Maker: Oliver, Bobbie
PhD thesis from the Department of History, University of Western Australia. This thesis examines Western Australia during the years 1914 to 1926, revealing that the Great War had a profound impact on ...MSS1832
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War Correspondents
Manuscript
Maker: Carty, William Montague
Untitled draft relating to the experiences of various war correspondents 1939-1945. Individual chapters relate specific incidents and general attitudes to the role of war corresondents. Includes contr...MSS1253
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Wardell, G S
Manuscript
"The Owen Gun an analysis of events". GS Wardell the Chief Engineer at Lysaght's Works Wollongong 1939-1965 reviews the fight to have the gun made and the manufacture and testing from a compilation of...MSS1070
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War Diary of Jarvis, Norman Eldridge and others of 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, RAF
Manuscript
Maker: Affleck, James
Manuscript relating to Second World War operations of 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, Royal Air Force, compiled by James Affleck. Wallet 1 of 1 - Manuscript entitled 'War diary: 410413 Warrant Officer Norm...MSS1981
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Wardmaster Lieutenant Commander Thomas Edward Mullins, DSM, RAN (1882-1960)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Wardmaster Lieutenant Commander Thomas Edward Mullins, DSM (1882-1960). Mullins joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Sick Berth Steward 1st Class in May 1912...MSS1924
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Ward, Patricia (Lieutentant, b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Ward, Patricia
Copy of speech describing experiences as a nurse with AANS. Mentions work in Port Moresby with 2/9 AGH (includes trip in hospital ship), penecillin, malaria, 2/6 AGH in Borneo,and post-war work with 2...MSS1553
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War Graves on Tarakan - a poem
Manuscript
Maker: Latham, Andrew Henry Unknown
Collection consists of a four paged, handwritten copy of an eight verse poem titled 'War Graves on Tarakan' which has the name F/O A.T Latham written at the end. The poem is believed to have been orig...MSS1234
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Warialda District Honour Roll, World War I, 1914-1919
Manuscript
Maker: Cameron, Ron
Manuscript detailing individuals from the district of Warialda who served during the First World War. Names are based on two 'Honor Rolls' located in the foyer of the Warialda War Memorial Hall, Waria...MSS1987
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Wark , Anne Mrs
Manuscript
"When war came to our Island". Brief reminiscence of German presence near and Japanese bombing of Nauru in December 1941. The author and her son were living on Nauru and were packed ready to be evacua...MSS1050
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War Memorials - Jersey
Manuscript
Transcriptions of war memorials found on the island of Jersey. Lists names, and in some cases rank and unit. Covers principally wars of 1914-1918 and 1939-1945. Includes some Australians.MSS1473
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Warner, Herbert Frank (Corporal) - 'Bert Warner in the Australian Army 1929-36 and 1939-45'
Manuscript
Maker: Hobbins, Peter
Digital manuscript, 'Bert Warner in the Australian Army 1929-36 and 1939-45', by Peter Hobbins. The manuscript is an account of the service of Herbert Frank Warner (240541, WP5981 and WX4535, Corporal...MSS1922
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Warsaw Uprising and involvement of Australian Airmen
Manuscript
Maker: Miller-Patajewicz, George
This manuscript is a collection of documents including letters, newspaper clippings and photographs concerning the Warsaw Uprising and involvement of Australian Airmen.MSS1729
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Watkins, Leslie W (Private, b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Watkins, Leslie W
Manuscript `As I remember it' describes Watkins' enlistment in 6th Div, training and service with 12 Platoon, B Company, 2/13 Battalion. Describes Kilo 89 Camp in Palestine, action at Barce and pass a...MSS1587
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Watson, Reg
Manuscript
Maker: Watson, Reg
Photocopy of article "A Tasmanian's participation in the 'Forgotten War' (The Boer War)" plus two photograph copies from "The Tasmanian Mail" used to illustrate the article. Provides a background to t...MSS0859
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Watson, Stanley Holm (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1887 - d.1985)
Manuscript
Maker: Watson, Stanley Holm
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Holm Watson, 2nd Division Signal Company, Australian Imperial Forces, Gallipoli, France, and Belgium, 1914-1919. Coll...MSS0760
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Watson, Stanley Holm (Lieutenant Colonel), CBE DSO MC ED
Manuscript
Maker: Watson, Stanley Holm
Two copies of Lt Col Stan Watson's "Gallipoli the tragic truth and other recollections of World War One". Author seeks to explain the failure for the Gallipoli Landing using knowledge gained as a sign...MSS1035
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Weaver, Alexander (240126, Major, Army Apprentices School)
Manuscript
Maker: Weaver, Alexander
Manuscript entitled "Why I Never Became a General". Collection of 23 short stories and anecdotes relating to military service in the Second World War, Korea, The Indonesian Confrontation, and Vietnam....MSS1943
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Webb, Edgar Albert 'Gar' (Flying Officer, b.1912 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Webb, Edgar Albert 'Gar'
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 35059 Flying Officer Edgar 'Gar' Albert Webb, No. 454 Squadron. Collection consists of one typed fourty-page transcript from audio tapes recordi...MSS2256
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Webb, George Tennyson (Am)
Manuscript
Maker: Webb, George Tennyson
BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR OF MAJOR-GENERAL HEATHCOTE HOWARD HAMMER, CBE, DSO AND BAR, ED (1905-1961). COVERS INTER WAR MILITIA AND ARMY SHIELD FOR CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING AND HAMMER'S LEADERSHIP OF THE 2/48 B...MSS1379
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Weetman, Spensley Charles (b.1905 - d.1990)
Manuscript
Maker: Weetman, Spensley Charles
Typescript copy of "Australia's Munitions Factories 1901-1958", written at the request of the Department of Supply by retired employee, Mr S C Weetman. This concise history of the development of gover...MSS1246
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Weisman, Martha
Manuscript
Maker: Weisman, Martha
Thesis "Study of anti war plays produced in the New York professional theatre from World War one to World War Two". Dr of Education, Columbia University, 1967.MSS0918
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Welsh, Robert Beall Colville. (Captain, b: 1915 d: 1992.)
Manuscript
Maker: Welsh, Robert Beall Colville
Diary 26 January 1942 - 24 October 1945, describing capture by the Japanese, imprisonment, and medical work among POWs in Thailand. Includes comments on Australian troops and doctors who were imprison...MSS1554
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Westbrook , Mr FE
Manuscript
"Anzac and After" or "Gallipoli Gems by an Anzac". Poetry by Westbrook about his Gallipoli experiences.MSS1172
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West, Victor George Henry (Lance Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: West, Victor George Henry
Manuscript written by Lance Corporal Victor George Henry West, including poetry and diary entries, as a prisoner of war at Stalag 383 Hohenfels, Bavaria and later in Crete and Germany.MSS0676
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Wheatley, F J (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Wheatley, F J
Poem titled `To My Wife', written by Private Wheatley whilst overseas on active service. The poem expresses his love for his wife and children and gratitude for the time they had together. The poem wa...MSS1218
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Whelan, Paul Augustine
Manuscript
Maker: Whelan, Paul Augustine
Thesis "History of the Third Air Division in World War 2". PhD Saint Louis University, 1968.MSS0905
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When Was the First Anzac Day Dawn Service?
Manuscript
Maker: McGowan, Veronica Ellen
"When was the first ANZAC Day dawn service held in King's Park, Perth, Western Australia?". Information about early ANZAC dawn services in King's Park. The answer was found after searching through old...MSS1726
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Whiston, Eric (Captain, b: 1907 d: 1991)
Manuscript
Maker: Whiston, Eric
Manuscript titled `My wartime story 1937-45', covers duties in Australia with 41st Battalion CMF, then experiences in New Guinea with 53rd Battalion, and still later with New Guinea Force. Includes se...MSS1621
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White, Brudenell (General, Sir)
Manuscript
Maker: Bentley, John
"Champion of Anzac: General Sir Brudenell White, the First Australian Imperial Force and the Emergence of Australian Military Culture, 1914-18". PhD thesis by John Bentley.MSS1764
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White, Doris Isobel (91006, Sergeant, Royal Australian Air Force)
Manuscript
Maker: Force, Sue
'Scramble and Intercept', an autobiography detailing the service of 91006 Sergeant Doris Isobel (Sue) White (later Sue Force) who served in the WAAAF during the Second World War with 101 and 103 Fight...MSS2009
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Whitelaw, J S (Major-General, CB, CBE)
Manuscript
Maker: Whitelaw, John Stewart
Manuscript titled "The Army in Western Australia", covers period 1826-1901. Discusses settlement and functions of British Army units to protect settlement from Indigenous peoples, guard convicts, road...MSS0715
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White , Miss Mary
Manuscript
"Field Officer" memoir of service with the Australian Women's Land Army from its inception. Miss White worked in Victoria largely as a supervisor. She describes the daily routine and the work.MSS1187
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White , Richard
Manuscript
"Bluebells in Fogtown : Australians' first impressions of England 1860-1940". Examines the first impressions of some Australians who made the journey to London between 1860 and 1940. This group includ...MSS1066
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White, Rudolph, Albert
Manuscript
Maker: White, Rudolph
Thesis "A comparative analysis of manpower mobilization in Great Britain and the United States during World War Two". PhD, University of Alabama, 1958.MSS0952
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White, Thomas Alexander (Captain, 13 Battalion, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: White, Thomas Alexander
Manuscript titled "13th Battalion", describing campaigns fought by 13th Australian Infantry Battalion between 1914-1918. Includes table of contents with arrangement primarily by battle, maps.MSS0714
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White, Thomas Alexander (Captain, b: 1886, d: 1962)
Manuscript
Maker: White, Thomas Alexander
`Digger Short Stories' - a collection of manuscripts, typewritten and published stories written about a wide range of soldier activities in France, England, and en route to Australia. A vast number of...MSS1209
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Whyatt, Nelson Thomas
Manuscript
Maker: Whyatt, Nelson Thomas
Thesis "Planning for the post war world : liberal journalism during World War 2". PhD, University of Minnesota, 1971.MSS0927
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WICKS , Peter
Manuscript
Thesis "Australia's relations with Malaysia 1957-1965". A study of Australian policies and attitudes towards Malaysia, the extent of cooperation and conflict with Malaysia and the place of the relatio...MSS1004
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Wide Blue Yonder: WWII poems and stories
Manuscript
Maker: Stewart, Thomas
A collection of poems and stories relating to the service in allied air forces during the Second World War. Written in a period dating from 1943 to 2008 by Thomas Leicester Stewart (432283, Flight Lie...MSS1820
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1. Wigmore, Lionel 2. Harding, Bruce Alfred (b: 1920)
Manuscript
Typescript manuscript, "They Dared Mightily" related to Australian recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross, written in 1963. Later research papers cover Victoria Cross awards granted in Viet...MSS1410
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Wilde , D H
Manuscript
Thesis "Curtin and the secret war in Australia 1941-1942". Examines the flow of intelligence material to Australia and Curtin's public and private actions in relation to this information. Also the ran...MSS0973
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Wilkins, John Murray, Commander
Manuscript
Maker: Wilkins, John Murray
Wilkins "Brief History of the Royal Australian Naval Reserves and the Early Colonial Days 1859-1976". Covers depots, ships, regulations, includes photographs. Concentrates on VictoriaMSS0807
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Wilkinson CE Miss
Manuscript
Thesis "An Australian perspective on the use of song during the Second World War". Analysis of the social content, the meaning, and psychological effect of music, the role and wartime use of song plus...MSS0879
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WILKINSON , John B
Manuscript
Thesis "Australia's attitude to Asia, against the background of the Cold War 1945 to 1952". The author contends that during this period Australians attitudes to Asia and the cold war were determined s...MSS1006
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Willey, Laurence Everard (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Willey, Laurence Everard
Retrospective account of service with 46 Battalion 1916-1919. Discusses enlistment, training, sea voyage, active service in France, in particular at Bapaume, Bullecourt, Messines, Amiens, Villers-Bret...MSS1471
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Willey , Mr Keith (b.1930 - d.1984)
Manuscript
Maker: Willey, Keith
"Advance to Nowhere". Memoir written by Keith Willey, a reporter for the Sydney "Sun", who worked as a war correspondent in South Vietnam and Cambodia in 1970. He comments on his work, the fighting, t...MSS1191
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Williams, Albert `Bill' (Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Williams, Albert `Bill'
Manuscript written by Sergeant Albert Williams, "What was it like to be a POW dad?", describing his Second World War service in the Middle East and capture by the Germans in Tobruk. Williams was held...MSS1594
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Williams, Albert John (Gunner, b.1895 - d.1963)
Manuscript
Maker: Williams, Albert John
Collection relating to the First World War service of 2148 Gunner Albert John Williams, 14th Field Artillery Brigade. Collection consists of a bound, typed manuscript titled 'A Soldier Looks Back, by ...MSS1337
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Williams, Gordon A (Warrant Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Williams, Gordon Alexander
Manuscript titled `Playing For Keeps', recalling experiences as a wireless operator with 460 Squadron and Pathfinder Force. Discusses enlistment, training in Australia, Canada, and England, operationa...MSS1470
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Williams, Jeffrey
Manuscript
Maker: Williams, Jeffrey
Thesis "Discipline on active service : the 1st Brigade, First AIF, 1914 - 1919". Analyses the attitude and response to discipline in the First AIF, gives statistical analysis of members of the AIF ret...MSS0891
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Williams, Maldwyn Leslie (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1886- d.1917)
Manuscript
Maker: Millar, George Anthony (Tony)
Thirty nine page illustrated typescript biography of Lieutenant Colonel Maldwyn Leslie Williams, by Tony Millar. Lt Col Williams served as a doctor with 1 Field Ambulance Unit, AAMC. He died of woun...MSS2222
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Williams , Sir Richard
Manuscript
Draft chapters for "These are facts : the autobiography of Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams KBE, CB & DSO". This covers his service in the 1914-1918 war and the 1939-1945 war and traces the beginnings...MSS1156
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Willis, Jack R E (Chief Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals)
Manuscript
Maker: Willis, Jack R E
"HMAS "Perth" " the story of the commissioning of this ship and its service until it was sunk during an engagement with the Japanese Navy in the Sunda Straits off Java. Also records the experiences of...MSS1106
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Willis, James Frederick
Manuscript
Maker: Willis, James Frederick
Thesis "Prologue to Nuremberg : the punishment of war criminals of the First World War". Examines the international experiment in war crimes punishment following the First World War and its failure an...MSS0913
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Willis, Jeffrey Robert
Manuscript
Maker: Willis, Jeffrey Robert
Thesis "The Wehrmacht Propaganda Branch : German military propaganda and censorship during World War Two". PhD, University of Virginia, 1964MSS0964
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WILSON , Fiona J
Manuscript
Thesis "Women in the Anti - Vietnam War, Anti Conscription Movement in Sydney 1964 to 1972". Analysis of the roles played by various women's organisations in the anti - Vietnam, anti - conscription mo...MSS1160
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Wilson, Helen
Manuscript
Maker: Wilson, Helen
Thesis "The Quality of Life or a study on municipal functions in the town of Darwin 1930 to 1942 and the effect of the military build up therein". Chapters cover the nominated council of 1930 to 1937;...MSS1170
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Winter, Donovan MM (Private, b: 1898, d: 1984)
Manuscript
Maker: Winter, Donovan
Series of original poems. Written in a rhyming couplet, ballad style, the poems of 16 year old Private Donovan Winter cover his experiences in the training camps, transport to Egypt, hospitalization, ...MSS1302
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"With a camera and notebook": The Military History Section 1940-1946
Manuscript
Maker: Pryke, Olwen
45 page manuscript. Provides a background to formation of the Military History Section. Details the formation of the field teams, and the activities in which they were involved. The nature of the work...MSS2066
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Wolfsberg Stalag XVIIIA
Manuscript
A typed manuscript by John Ledgerwood. Details the history of Stalag XVIIIA at Wolfsburg in Austria from when occupied by British POWs until the manuscript was written in July 1944. The nature of life...MSS1881
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Women and Clothes Rationing in World War II Australia
Manuscript
Maker: Potter, Katherine Anne (Kate)
Honours thesis that focuses on the subject of clothes rationing in Australia and examines in particular the effects of clothes rationing on Australian women.MSS1807
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Women in the Australian munitions industry during the Second World War, 1939-1945
Manuscript
Maker: Donnelly, Roma
Typed and bound hardback thesis providing a general account of the Australian munitions industry during World War II. It also evaluates the extent to which their work was affected by the prevailing so...MSS1786
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Women in War Gallery: Technological Outline
Manuscript
Maker: Crotty, David
Typescript manuscript. Examines the role of women during the Second World War and technology items suitable to display in a 'Women at War' exhibition. Items relating to communications, defence, muniti...MSS2076
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WOMERSLEY , John M
Manuscript
Thesis "All the Way with LBJ". Discusses the visit to Australia by Lyndon Baines Johnson from 20 to 30 October 1966. The author relates this visit to the wider context of Australian American involveme...MSS1125
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Wood, Frederick F (2812 Sargeant b. 1889 d. 1965)
Manuscript
Maker: Wood, Colin
"The World War One History of Frederick Featherstone Wood: 1915 - 1919". Taken from the diary of 2812 Sargeant Frederick Featherstone Wood with historical excerpts and illustrations. He served in the ...MSS1687
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Woodhead, Ross Sydney (426939, Flight Lieutenant, Royal Australian Air Force)
Manuscript
Maker: Edwards, Merilyn Woodhead, Ross Sydney
Manuscript titled 'Your Loving, Ross: a compilation of letters' relating to 426939 Flight Lieutenant Ross Sydney Woodhead, who served in the Royal Australian Air Force with 454 Squadron during the Sec...MSS2007
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Woods, Mrs H A
Manuscript
"Which way would the wind blow ?". Mrs Wood was a member of the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS) during the 1939-1945 war and then accompanied her husband, who was a member of the British Common...MSS1118
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Woodward, Keith (Warrant Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Woodward, Keith
Research papers of 425563 Warrant Officer Keith Woodward who served as a navigator with No. 467 Squadron and No. 463 Squadron, RAAF, during World War 2. Woodward was employed as a journalist and photo...MSS1495
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Woodward, Oliver Holmes (Captain, MC (2 bars) 1 Australian Tunnelling Company b: 1885)
Manuscript
Maker: Woodward, Oliver Holmes
Manuscript titled "The Firing of the Hill 60 Mines by the First Australian Tunnelling Company", written by Captain Oliver Holmes Woodward. Discusses the strategic importance of Hill 60 on the Messines...MSS0717
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Wood, William O.B.E. (Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Wood, William O B E
Autobiographical manuscript titled `The trials, achivements, confessions and adventures in many lands of a well known Sydney physician', spans Dr Wood's life from childhood through to 92 years of age....MSS1567
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Woolf, John Hugh Ramsay (VX87411, Private, 2/23rd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Woolf, John Hugh Ramsay
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX87411 Private John Hugh Ramsay Woolf, 2/23rd Infantry Battalion, [date unknown]. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains a manuscript written by Private John...MSS1956
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Woolley, James McAlpine
Manuscript
Maker: Woolley, James McAlpine
Manuscript titled "Aussies Over the Cotswolds", describing the Australian Flying Corps based at Leighterton 1917-1919. Discusses establishment of AFC training squadrons, aeroplanes and Leighterton Aer...MSS0718
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Working copy of The Battle Below, being the history of No.3 Squadron AFC
Manuscript
Maker: Wrigley, Henry Neilson
A working copy of the book "The Battle Below, being the history of No.3 Squadron AFC" published in 1935 by Henry Neilson Wrigley. 194 pages, typed. Bound by two cloth ties.MSS1847
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World War 1 Honour Roll - Cootamundra Catholic Church : Supreme Sacrifices by Local Residents in the Great War 1914 - 18
Manuscript
Maker: Casey, Kevin
12 page manuscript. Provides brief biography of Cootamundra residents who were killed in First World War military service: Ayers, Charles Thomas (3002, Private, 3rd Battalion); Ayers, Sydney Winton ( ...MSS2099
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World War II - "The Under 16's: Young Men Who Gave Their All for King and Country".
Manuscript
"World War II: The Under 16's: Young Men Who gave Their All For King and Country". Called the 'Heirloom Album' it contains photos, sayings, official letters and speeches from ANZAC Day 2007/8 as well ...MSS1695
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World War One aerial photography: An archaeological perspective
Manuscript
Maker: Stichelbaut, Birger
PhD thesis based on research into First World War aerial photography using international archives including the Memorial's Research Centre. Stichelbaut's thesis is divided into five parts, (1) Provide...MSS1942
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Wray, C C H
Manuscript
Maker: Wray, C C H
Research material used in writing `Timor 1942 - Australian Commandos at War With the Japanese'. Includes notes, interviews, correspondence, Sparrow Force nominal roll, diary of Corporal A.H.K. Wray (C...MSS1468
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Wren, Eric (Captain, 3rd Battalion, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: Wren, Eric William Gregg
Original typescript manuscript (annotated) of "Randwick to Hargicourt", the history of the 3rd Battalion AIF 1914-1918. Covers formation, training, landing at Gallipoli and attack at Lone Pine, Pozier...MSS0720
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Wright, H G `Blue', Lance Corporal b: 1908
Manuscript
Maker: Wright, H G 'Blue'
Manuscript describing experiences as a patrol officer with 5 Platoon, B Company, NAOU, between 1942-1944. Large areas of North Australia were patrolled in boats and on land, covering the Victoria Rive...MSS0735
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Wright, James Harold 'Lefty' (Private, b.1916 - d.2002)
Manuscript
Maker: Thow, Max Wright, James Harold 'Lefty'
Collection consists of two typewritten manuscripts: 'A Four Year Hiccup' by Max Thow combined with 'The Lantern of Hope' by Jim Wright; and 'The Lantern of Hope' [Book One] by James Wright. The firs...MSS1586
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Wrigley, Henry Neilson (Air Vice-Marshal, CBE, DFC, AFC, RAAF b: 1892)
Manuscript
Maker: Wrigley, Henry Neilson
Copy of text of address to United Service Institution of Victoria (No 21) in 1951, titled "Airborne Operations in Holland, September 1944". Discusses general situation, the intention of plan, forces a...MSS0719
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Wurst, Arnold Victor (Private, b.1919 - d.2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Wurst, Arnold Victor
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX30879 Private Arnold Victor Wurst. Collection consists of a copy of a 15 page handwritten memoir detailing Pte Wurst's experiences with the 1 P...MSS1958
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WWI Cassidys too were there
Manuscript
Maker: Burgheim, Lyn and Peter
45p bound manuscript: 'WWI Cassidys too were there.' Describes the First World War experiences of 10 Cassidy family members together with the Second World War experiences of 2 family members. The manu...MSS2014
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Wylie, John L (Leading Signaller, Royal Fleet Auxiliary "Changte", RANR)
Manuscript
Maker: Wylie, John L
COPIES OF ORIGINAL POEMS WRITTEN BY SIGNALLER WYLIE DURING HIS SERVICE WITH THE ROYAL NAVY AUXILIARY STATIONED IN AND AROUND ADEN, 1939-1941. POEMS COVER THE OUTBREAK OF WAR, THE CHALLENGE TO MEET ADO...MSS1375
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Yeats, Douglas Harold (17544, Lieutenant-Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Yeats, Douglas Harold
Manuscript titled 'From What I Can Remember', compiled by 17544 Lieutenant-Colonel Douglas Harold Yeats. Includes photographs and narrative on his life and experiences in Britain, including time serve...MSS1997
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YORK , Barry
Manuscript
Thesis "Sources of student unrest in Australia, with particular reference to La Trobe University, 1967-1972". A study of the La Trobe University student movement to determine why the movement originat...MSS1009
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York, John Loreto (RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: York, Barry York, Loreto John
Manuscript 76 p. 'As I remember: being the installments of a fortnightly series of reminiscences by Loreto John York published in Australia's Maltese community newspaper, 'The Maltese Herald', between...MSS2052
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Young, Bill (Private, b.1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Young, Bill
Manuscript written by Private Bill Young 'Return to a dark age' describing his experiences as prisoner of war of the Japanese during the Second World War. Young writes about his enlistment, training,...MSS1364
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YOUNG , Mark
Manuscript
Thesis "A Historical Protrait of the New Student Left at the University of Queensland, 1966-1972". Examines the theory, practice and significance of the radical student community at the University of ...MSS1084
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Zeitzer, Glen
Manuscript
Maker: Zeitzer, Glen
Thesis "The Amerian Peace Movement during the Second World War". Examines the activities of pacifists in the USA during the war. The American Friends Service Committee - Peace Section, Fellowship of R...MSS0960
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Zeitz, Lynette
Manuscript
Maker: Zeitz, Lynette
MA Thesis "No Half-Hearted Soldiers: the Japanese Army's experience of defeat in the South West Pacific, 1942-1945" examining the experience of Japanese soldiers of lower ranks to provide an understan...MSS1507