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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. '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

  14. 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

    Manuscript

    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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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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