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Abbott, Bruce Gidley (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, Bruce G.
"Wartime diary of B.G. Abbott 1908-1995: While a Prisoner of the Japanese 1942-1945" by Bruce Gidley Abbott (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment). This manuscript is bound in two parts. Deta...MSS1731
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Abbott, William Neville (Sapper, b.1919 - d.2012)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, William Neville
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX67491 Sapper William Neville Abbott. Consists of a typed memoir written in six chapters describing William (Bill) Abbott's service with the 2/4...MSS2182
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Abel, Gordon Rueben (Gunner, b.1923 - d.2007)
Manuscript
Maker: Abel, Gordon
Manuscript titled `Me We Us and Co: Rueben Gordon's War' describes experiences with L Special (or Heavy) Battery manning the fortress at Praed Point, New Britain. Mentions feelings about being sent as...MSS1623
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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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About our stay in the prison in Rabaul (during the war)
Manuscript
Maker: Gorfine, Phyllis Tiriman, Misiel
8 page manuscript. Contains photocopy of original Kuanua text and two page translation. Translated into English by Phyllis Gorfine, original text by Misiel Tiriman. Summarises the Second World War exp...MSS1968
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A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force
Manuscript
Maker: RAAF Historical Section
Copy of a typed manuscript titled: 'A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force'. It covers the origins and expansion of the AFC and RAAF, 1900-1939. Most chapters describe the role of the RAA...MSS0640
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A brief sketch of the fate of 3000 Indian as PsOW in New Guinea 16 May 43 - 30 Sep 45 (Wewak - New Guinea, 4 Nov 45)
Manuscript
Maker: Ayers, Tasman Frederick
11 page manuscript authored by Tasman Frederick Ayers (VX59823). Includes additional 2 page addendum 'We are reborn at Angoram on 30 Sep 1945' (26 November 1945) authored by Jemadar Chint Singh of the...MSS2042
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A Chronicle of No. 45 Radar Station, Stanley Island
Manuscript
Maker: Everitt, Charles Donald (Don)
Bound and typed manuscript written by 62649 Sgt Charles Donald (Don) Everitt. Compiled from Station Records and the memoirs of those that were involved at No. 45 Radar Station. The Station was set up ...MSS1905
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Adams, Eric Kenneth (Pilot Officer, b: 1916 d: 1944.)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Eric Kenneth
Biography written by his brother, John C. Adams, covering childhood, education, and war service with RAAF. Discusses training at numerous Australian airfields and active service as a Navigator in a La...MSS1552
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943
Manuscript
Maker: Lu, Kelly
"Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943: Paradoxes and Contradictions" by Kelly Lu. Looking at the disagreements within the primary and secondary evidence regarding the air attacks on northern Australia...MSS1724
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Air Crew Association
Manuscript
The Air Crew Association (ACA), Sunshine Coast Branch, QLD. This document contains profiles for each member in the Air Crew Association.MSS1716
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'A is for Animals' Temporary and Travelling Exhibition
Manuscript
Maker: Grant, Elspeth
Manuscript consists of five short papers: Horses in the Boer War, Camels in the First World War, Pigeons in the Second World War, Dogs in the Post-1945 era, and Donkeys and mules from the Boer War to ...MSS2077
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A JORDENS , J S KLAN , A INGLIS , L FOSTER , P Van den DUNGEN , Drew COTTLE , F L McDougall , J ZIMMER , M STURMA , K SAUNDERS & H TAYLOR , W J BREEN , R BOSWORTH , D H CLOSE , J A MOSES , J TAMPKE & J PERKINS , B HUPPAUF , E M ANDREWS
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17 papers presented at the Melbourne University "History '84 Conference" in August 1984. "The Home Front in four official histories" by Ann-Mari Jordens. "Luther's resistance teaching and the German C...MSS1033
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A Kookaburra Sang in the Western Desert
Manuscript
Maker: de Fraga, Chris
Typed copy of "A Kookaburra Sang in the Western Desert" by Chris de Fraga. Includes information on the activities of the Amenities Services' Mobile Studio.MSS1898
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Allerton, John (Seaman, b:1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Allerton, John
Account of World War II history of HMAS Arunta, a Tribal Class destroyer in the RAN, compiled from a variety of sources. Mentions ship's first captain Commodore Morrow DSO DSC, use of radar and torped...MSS1631
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Allgrove (nee Hannah), 'Nell' Mavis (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell) Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell) Dryburgh, Margaret
Speech made in Adelaide, February 1988, relating experiences as a prisoner of war on Sumatra after the bombing and sinking of the "Vyner Brooke" off Banka Island. Includes comments concerning refusal ...MSS1486
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All in the Same Boat: The Australian Merchant Navy in the World Wars
Manuscript
Maker: Campbell, Ian
38 page manuscript. Details the role and history of the Australian Merchant Navy during both World Wars. The economic, strategic, tactical and personal aspects of the Merchant Navy are examined and co...MSS2060
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Always Ahead : The search for 150 Squadron RAF
Manuscript
Maker: Long, Paul R
158 page manuscript examining the history of 150 Squadron RAF during the Second World War. The first chapter details the nature of the squadron's service in North Africa and Italy including the role t...MSS2117
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Anderson, George Charles (Private, b: 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Anderson, George Charles
Copy of the letter sent to DVA outlining experiences as a POW of the Germans in various camps, including mining coal at Wodna `P' punishment camp in Poland and recollections of forced march from Dombr...MSS1626
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Andrew, Ray G, Bombardier
Manuscript
Maker: Andrew, Ray G
Changi Yachtsmen In Irons Club souvenir log produced on toilet paper with home made water colours and staples and printed on fabricated typewriter. "Changi Yachtsmen in Irons" edited by R G Andrew wit...MSS0759
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An investigation into the installation of No.31 Radar Station at Darwin in February 1942
Manuscript
Maker: MacKinnon, Colin
Includes a note on the background to the manuscript by Ed Simmonds made in 2008.MSS1852
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A Nominal roll of the Australian Instructional Corps 1921-1955
Manuscript
Maker: Millward, Robert William
81 page manuscript. Two sections, First sections details the process by which the nominal roll was created and the sources consulted. Second section consists of 73 page Nominal Roll for the Australian...MSS2050
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Anonymous
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ANONYMOUS MANUSCRIPT TITLED "BRIEF HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY CORPS". BEGINS IN COLONIAL PERIOD AND EXTENDS TO VIETNAM CONFLICT, BUT MOSTLY DEALS WITH FIRST AND SECOND WORLD WARS. INCLUD...MSS1339
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Title: `To Find a Path: The History of the PIR'. Brief history of the Pacific Islands Regiment from its inception in 1940 until 1968. It gives details of operations in which the PIR was involved, its ...MSS1215
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Short poem about captured Japanese sword. n.d. Found among the papers of the late Mr WG Ballingall, a former sapper who served in New Guinea and in the landing at Balikpapan.MSS1138
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Anonymous
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Lines written by NX8448, 2/11 Field Ambulance, after the first battle of El Alamein. A poem which describes the battle of El Alamein, the heavy price of war, and the hope that Australians will remembe...MSS1221
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Poem "Tobruk ?" discusses current views of the Tobruk campaign as opposed to the views of the men who served there.MSS1060
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Maker: Anonymous
Notebook of original poems mostly related to the campaigns in Greece, Crete, and Tobruk. Also includes general details about Syria, patrol operations plan and wireless station call signs.MSS1280
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ANSTEY , Crispin
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Thessis "The reception and impact of American servicemen in Sydney, 1942-1944". Examines the community response to the sudden arrival of foreign troops with particular reference to previous experience...MSS0976
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Applin, Sarah (b: 1980)
Manuscript
Maker: Applin, Sarah
A four page typed transcript of an interview conducted in 1995 by Sarah Applin, a Year 9 Lithgow school student at the time. Sarah interviewed her grandmother, Mrs Val Offner of Wallerawang about her...MSS1588
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A Prison for a Playground
Manuscript
Maker: Moore, Lucy Jane
"A Prison for a Playground: Growing up in a Japanese Civilian Internment Camp during World War II 1942 - 45". Masters thesis examining the experiences of children interned by the Japanese military in ...MSS1759
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Apsley , Mr Gordon J
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"My silver wake : being the memoirs of one who served as a chaplain of the Royal Australian Air Force in the 1939-1945 war". Covers periods in Australia, New Guinea and at his demobilsation posting. H...MSS1112
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'A Rat of Tobruk', written by SX467 Private Michael Sydney O'Brien.
Manuscript
Maker: O'Brien, Michael Sydney
Paper copy of booklet titled 'A Rat of Tobruk' written by SX467 Michael Sydney O'Brien, describing his experience of serving with 2/10 Battalion during the Tobruk campaign in Second World War. The ...MSS1685
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Army Women's Services
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41 loose typed mimeographed pages outlining the history, rates of pay, conditions of service for Australian Army Women's Services, (Australian Army Medical Corps, Australian Army Nursing Service and A...MSS0780
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Arthur Bullard 'War Correspondent' 1943-1948
Manuscript
Maker: Bullard, Betty
Bound manuscript containing images from the wartime service of Arthur Bullard. Australian-born Bullard joined the American Red Cross as a photographer and travelled to the Papua New Guinea, the Philip...MSS1698
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Arthurson, A C (Corporal, 13th Australian General Hospital, "F" Force)
Manuscript
Maker: Arthurson, Alexander Cyril 'Lex'
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "THE STORY OF THE 13TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL" FOLLOWS UNIT FROM FORMATION IN AUSTRALIA IN 1941, POSTING TO SINGAPORE, CAPTIVITY IN CHANGI AND OTHER AREAS OF SINGAPORE, "F" FORC...MSS1377
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Askey, Michael W. Major
Manuscript
Maker: Askey, Michael W
"A definitive history of the participation of Australian Water Transport Units in World War II". Chapter cover the beginnings of water transport in 1941, the formation and development of main water tr...MSS0837
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A Soldier's Diary
Manuscript
Maker: Gee, Beresford
Manuscript titled 'A Soldier's Diary'. Account of the life of Beresford Gee during and after the Second World War as an Australian soldier in the 2/2 Anti-Aircraft Regiment, 43 L.A.D. 2/1 Field Regime...MSS1983
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A study of Civilian Internment by the Japanese in the Far East 1941-45
Manuscript
Maker: Archer, B E
PhD thesis investigating the experiences of the Western civilians interned by the Japanese in the Far East during World War II.MSS1788
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A Sweet use of Adversity : Adult Education in the Australian Army in Two World Wars
Manuscript
Maker: Dymock, Darryl Robert
Doctoral thesis titled "A Sweet use of Adversity : Adult Education in the Australian Army in Two World Wars". Examination and analysis of the AIF Education Service during W1 and the Australian Army Ed...MSS0713
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Atherton , Ms Lynda
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"War Memorials : society's recognition of the debt owed to those who went to war on its behalf". Undergraduate seminar paper examining the reasons behind the building of war memorials and discussing t...MSS1147
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Atkinson, Richard Ashley, DSO, DFC and Bar (Wing Commander b: 1913 d: 1944)
Manuscript
Maker: Atkinson, Bill
Manuscript titled 'Emmaville to Askvoll', outling the life of Wing Commander Atkinson who was killed while on active service with 235 SQN over Norway. Covers his early life, training in RAF Reserve, s...MSS1518
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A Triumph of Improvisation
Manuscript
Maker: Moremon, John
"A Triumph of Improvisation: Australian Army operational logistics and the campaign in Papua, July 1942 to January 1943". PhD thesis.MSS1747
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Australian and American Prisoners of War, Java.
Manuscript
Handwritten booklet of poems titled `Australian and American Prisoners of War -Java' containing poems of Allied soldiers (authors of some poems are not named), probably compiled in Batavia. Themes exp...MSS1562
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Australian Army Logistics 1943-1945
Manuscript
Maker: Mallett, Ross
PhD thesis examining the logistical support of the Australian Army's operations in the South West Pacific from January 1943 to August 1945.MSS1798
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2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station
Manuscript
Maker: Carne, John Formby
Collection relating to the 2/2 Australian Casualty Clearing Station, 1993-1994. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of the manuscript titled "2/2 Australian C.C.S. A Brief history and personal anecdotes ...MSS1505
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Australian Civilian Voluntary Organisations, 1939 - 1945
Manuscript
Maker: Crawley, Rhys
Manuscript written for Summer Scholar Program, Australian War Memorial, providing history of the various Australian Civilian Volutary Organisations.MSS1824
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Australian Defence Force Members with Service Number 1 / compiled by Rick Grebert
Manuscript
Maker: Grebert, Rick
List of Australian Defence Force Members with Service Number 1 / compiled by Rick Grebert. The list features 150 defence personnel, from the Australian colonial forces, South African Contingent, 1st ...MSS2261
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2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band
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Manuscript titled `Formation and history of 2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band (Pipes, drums and bugles) in World War II, written by Donald J Hay and other members of the unit. Discusses the voluntar...MSS1444