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Andrews, Eric M., Associate Professor b: 1933
Manuscript
Maker: Andrews, Eric M
Eric Andrews article "The Broken Promise - Britain's failure to consult the Commonwealth on defence in 1934 and its implications for Australian foreign and defence policy". This was incorporated into ...MSS0805
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Australian War Memorial
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TYPESCRIPTS, MOCK-UP, ARTWORK AND NOTES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK ENTITLED "THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL"MSS1348
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Australian War Memorial Christmas Books
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Original literary and artistic entries submitted by service personnel to the Service Christmas Annuals competition sponsored by the Australian War Memorial, 1941-1949. The competition was vetted by th...MSS1426
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Bell, Jenny
Manuscript
Maker: Bell, Jenny
Manuscript titled "A Museological History of the Australian War Memorial from its Foundation to the Present Day". Discusses development of collection and exhibition policies, perception of itself as a...MSS0695
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Bracht, William Henry (Petty Officer, b: 1916)
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Maker: Bracht, William Henry
Large manuscript titled `Memoirs in peace and war'. Covers service in RAN from enlistment in 1934. Describes service on HMAS Perth, including visit to 1939 World Fair in New York; outbreak of war; bei...MSS1576
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Farrer, Matthew
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Maker: Farrer, Matthew
MANUSCRIPT TITLED `CHANGING FORTUNES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PEACE MOVEMENTS IN AUSTRALIA FROM THE 1930'S TO THE 1950'S'. COVERS TWO DISTINCT PHASES OF ACTIVISM: THE FIRST COVERING THE MOVEMENT AGAINS...MSS1442
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Gower, Stephen N
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Maker: Gower, Stephen Newman 'Steve'
Manuscript "Australian Field guns" later published by the Australian War Memorial as "Guns of the Regiment". Provides background on the development and history of the Royal Regiment of Australian Arti...MSS0878
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Jones, George, Sir (Air Marshal, KBE, DFC, CB)
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Maker: Jones, George
Autobiographical memoir covering early life, experience with Light Horse and Flying Corps during WW1, subsequent career with RAAF between WW1 and WW2, role during WW2 and conflicts in Korea and Malaya...MSS0738
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Lynam, Mervin Lorn
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Maker: Lynam, Mervin Lorn
Manuscript titled `A knockabout sort of a fellow' - Lynam's autobiography of his varied life which included a stint in the peacetime RAN and British Army before his World War II RAN service. His dutie...MSS1257
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Mackinlay, Gordon Angus
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Maker: Mackinlay, Gordon Angus
Three essays written by Mr Mackinlay for course work in industrial relations and psychiatric nursing. The essay `A Military Union: Is there a case for an industrial relations body to represent the Aus...MSS1230
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McCrudden, John Charles Reginald (3367, Private, 3rd Infantry Battalion, b.1894, d.1937)
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Maker: Richardson, David
'The McCrudden Gun', a history of the guns designed and built by J C R McCrudden. At the conclusion of the First World War, in an attempt to replace the Lewis gun, McCrudden designed a light, quick-f...MSS1944
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Mitchell, George Deane, MC, DCM, (Captain)
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Maker: Mitchell, George Deane
Typescript draft and typescript copy of a published military handbook "Soldier in Battle" containing practical advice for soldiers. Based on the 1914-1918 conflict. Includes chapters not included in t...MSS1345
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Neumann , Mr Claude
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Thesis "Australia's Citizen Soldiers, 1919-1939 : a study of organisation, command, recruiting, training and equipment." Examines how successful Australia's citizen soldiers were in their training and...MSS1079
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RAEME Association (South Australia Division)
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History of the Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in South Australia by Major A.N. MacLeod. General history of the RAEME in South Australia with background information up un...MSS1202
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Ross , Dr Andrew Taylor
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Thesis "The Arming of Australia : the politics and administration of Australia's self containment strategy for munitions supply 1901 to 1945". Examines the application of the policy and whether it suc...MSS1165
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Taylor, Ron (Leading Seaman, b: 1918 d: 1942)
Manuscript
Maker: Taylor, Ron
Biography of Leading Seaman Ron Taylor, mentioning early life, prewar RAN service, (training at HMAS Cerberus and serving on HMAS Australia, Vampire, Penguin, and Adelaide). Describes Taylor's wartime...MSS1581