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Rylands, Christopher (Captain), 1912 -
Manuscript
Maker: Rylands, Christopher
A "record" of the battalion compiled from notebooks/memories of numerous members. Covers formation in England, service in Syrian Campaign, account of Corporal Gordon's actions for which he was awarded...MSS0707
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Sadler, Stanley (Lance Corporal b: 1917, d: 1993)
Manuscript
Maker: Sadler, Stanley
Manuscript compiled from the writings of Stanley Sadler. Describes service of Stanley and brother Charles, including enlistment and training in Australia, with 2/2 Independent Company, No.8 Section, C...MSS1565
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Sagar, J Anthony, Royal Navy
Manuscript
Maker: Sagar, J Anthony
Poem titled `The Digger's lament', written by a British sailor on departing Australia in 1945. Discusses the author's affection for Sydney and its people.MSS0727
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Sandilands, Cliveden Edward
Manuscript
Maker: Sandilands, Cliveden Edward
"Burnt rice and bamboo". Memoir of prisoner of war (POW) life based on notes made by Mr Cliveden Edward Sandilands who was a POW of the Japanese in Timor, Java, Singapore and Sumatra. He describes his...MSS1039
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Sattler , Max Mr b. 1930
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Articles written for the newspaper about Australia's involvement in Lae during WW2. 1. "At Peace in Lae". 2. "A flooded river frustrated Blamey's plans". 3. "Nadzab Airport is a silent reminder". 4. S...MSS1026
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Scott, A. J. M. (Sergeant) 1922-
Manuscript
Maker: Scott, A J M
Retrospective account, titled `A radar mechanic's war' including extracts from 1943-44 diary, describes experiences as a RAAF radar mechanic. Mentions duties at R.D.F. Station at Dunk Island; No 2 Rad...MSS1585
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Scott, Arthur James (NX113290, Sergeant, Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit )
Manuscript
Maker: Scott, Arthur James
An autobiographical memoir of Arthur James Scott about his life growing up and his time in New Guinea during World War II. The memoir includes some original and some scanned photographs of Port Moresb...MSS1822
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Scott, John Charles Hopewell (Flying Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Scott, John Charles Hopewell
Recollection of Army and RAAF service 1941-1945, principally as a fighter pilot in Kittyhawks and Spitfires. Discusses bombing and strafing missions, training, equipment and aircraft, attitude to war,...MSS1510
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Selby, Colin J (Sapper : b. 1920 - d. 2008)
Manuscript
Maker: Selby, Colin J
Manuscript titled `The End of '42', describing the author's experiences during the Sanananda campaign. Describes air raids at Port Moresby; action against the Japanese at Kokoda, Wairopi, Popondetta, ...MSS0740
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Selby, Tom (Lieutenant-Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Selby, Clive Herbert 'Tom'
Manuscript titled `A Doctor leaves port', recalling experiences as a medical officer with the 6th Division at Bardia and Tobruk, Greece and Crete, and later in New Guinea. Also covers training in Ceyl...MSS1416
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Senior, George Lloyd Thomas (Sergeant, b.1918 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Senior, George Lloyd Thomas
A photocopied 128 page typed account written by VX50707 Sergeant (Sgt) George Lloyd Thomas Senior describing his service with B Squadron, 9 Division Cavalry Regiment in the Middle East during the Seco...MSS2190
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Senior, Rex Clifton (Flight Lieutenant, b.1920 - d.2015)
Manuscript
Maker: Senior, Rex Clifton
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 407010 Flight Lieutenant Rex Clifton Senior. The collection consists of a 94 page typed memoir written by F/Lt Senior titled "My Air Force Histor...MSS2112
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Service oddities
Manuscript
Maker: Peacock, Robert Knox
Hard bound manuscript containing a number of typed notes written by R. K. Peacock. Many of the notes are accompanied by newspaper articles on the same subject, some of which were also written by Peaco...MSS1992
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Sharp, Bert Marvin
Manuscript
Maker: Sharp, Bert Marvin
Thesis "`Bring the boys home': demobilization of the United States armed forces after World War 2". PhD, Michigan State University, 1977.MSS0938
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Sherriff, William George (Sergeant, b.1927 - d.2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Sherriff, William George
Recollections of experiences as a photographer with War Graves and War Crimes Units post-Second World War, and with the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan. Includes photocopies of u...MSS1564
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Shirreff, F Donald
Manuscript
Maker: Shirreff, F Donald
`Further thoughts on Special Signals in World War 2'. Short article discussing the breaking of the German Enigma code by British Intelligence. Contains background information on the deciphering of man...MSS1211
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Shoesmith, William (No. 3 Squadron, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Shoesmith, William Alwyn (Bill)
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "NOW, DID I EVER TELL YOU ABOUT - MEMOIRS OF MY SERVICE", COVERS ENLISTMENT AND SERVICE OVERSEAS WITH NO 3 SQN, PRINCIPALLY AS CANTEEN ORDERLY. CONTAINS MUCH DESCRIPTIVE MATERIAL OF ...MSS1336
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Short Histories of the 116th and 2/3rd Light Anti-aircraft Regiments
Manuscript
Maker: Sharp, J L
Two Short Histories of the 116th and 2/3rd Light Anti-aircraft Regiments produced for an intended museum to be built by the Australian American Catalina Foundation located in Perth, WA. The histories ...MSS1845
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Shute, Norman (Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Shute, Norman
Manuscript details Shute's escape from a POW work camp at Mahr Trubau in 1945 with an American girl. Covers journey to Prague through retreating German and advancing Russian lines, linking with Americ...MSS0685
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104 Signals Squadron
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Booklet prepared by members and ex-members for presentation at the 1988 Vietnam Reunion in Brisbane. The booklet contains a mixture of Vietnam recollections 1967-1968, signal corps history, poem, and ...MSS1223
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Sillcock , Mr Ken
Manuscript
Poem written by Ken Sillcock which discusses the missions of 460 Squadron 1939-1945. Mentions `G' for George, `E2', operations over Cologne, the Ruhr and Merseburg.MSS1064
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Silver, Lynette
Manuscript
Maker: Silver, Lynette
Manuscript titled "Special Operations Australia and the Fraser Island Commando School", written as part of the heritage study of Fraser Island. Discusses the establishment and functions of special ope...MSS1540
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Sime, Durward MBE MC (Major b.1911 - d.1994)
Manuscript
Maker: Sime, Durward
Recollections of Major Sime. Describes evacuation of plantation in South Jahore, Malaya, as Japanese invasion loomed. Mentions work as Intelligence Officer for AIF, joining Singapore Volunteer Corps, ...MSS1563
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Simpson, Lorraine Joseph "Laurie", (Wing Commander, b.1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Simpson, Lorraine Joseph "Laurie"
Typed and illustrated manuscript, written in November 1984 by Mr Andrew R.B. Simpson as an article for "Flypast" aviation magazine, titled: "Flying with 460 Squadron RAAF". The article is mainly about...MSS1632
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SINGH , Peter Karam
Manuscript
Thesis "The treatment of aliens in Australia 1939-1941". Investigates the administration of the 60 000 aliens present in Australia between 1939 and 1941. Concentrates on the social and political effec...MSS0987
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Sivyer, Graham
Manuscript
Maker: Sivyer, Graham
Detailed account of the formation and service of 75 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in March 1942 especially the air war over Port Moresby. Covers almost daily account of operations against...MSS1282
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Slater, Anne
Manuscript
Maker: Slater, Anne
Account of experiences of a civilian evacuee from Malaya to Australia via Java in January 1942, particularly an incident at Sourabaya aerodrome. Her husband enlisted with the Federated Malay States Vo...MSS1281
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Smith, Alan (Apprentice Ship's Officer, Australian Merchant Navy)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Alan
TITLED "F W E", MANUSCRIPT DESCRIBES LOADING OF AMMUNITION, WEAPONS AND BEER ON BOARD SS RIVER BURDEKIN IN JULY 1945 IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. DESTINATION IS TORONINA ON BOUGAINVILLE, WHERE IN AUGUST, ...MSS1321
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Smith, Brenton Hoyt
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Brenton Hoyt
Thesis "The collapse of France in World War Two and the Armistice Conventions of 1940". PhD, University of Michigan, 1959.MSS0947
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Smith, Dayle Kerry
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Dayle Kerry
PhD thesis titled 'By What Authority', examining war crimes trials in Japan, in particular that of former Japanese premier Koki Hirota. Also examines General Macarthur's use of power through the Inter...MSS1474
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Smith, Dayle Kerry
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Dayle Kerry
Thesis submitted for PhD: "The Tokyo war crimes trial: USA & O'rs v Koki Hirota & O'rs", examining the historical setting in which Koki Hirota held the offices of Japanese Foreign Minister and Premier...MSS1241
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Smith, James Victor (Warrant Officer, b: 1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, James Victor
Original handwritten account (last page is missing) and later typed transcript of the successful bombing raid on Truk by Catalina A24-14, 20 Squadron on 15 January 1942. Also describes events leading ...MSS1243
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Smith , Mr Dayle Kerry
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Thesis "The General Treaty for the renunciation of war: its genesis and perceived effects up to 1 September 1939". Examines the circumstances which gave rise to the General Treaty which was signed in ...MSS1127
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Smith, Wilfred Mathew MM (Corporal, b.1921 - d.2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Wilfred Mathew
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX5059 Wilfred Mathew Smith. Collection consists of a 99 page typed memoir titled "My Story" relating to Cpl Smith's service with the 2/3 Austral...MSS1977
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Soden, Bill (Aircraftman)
Manuscript
Maker: Soden, Bill
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MANUSCRIPT TITLED `TASMANIA TO TARAKAN: WITH THE RAAF IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC 1943-1945'. DESCRIBES ENLISTMENT, TRAINING, AND ACTIVE SERVICE AS A FLIGHT RIGGER, INCLUDING INFANTRY P...MSS1432
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Soldiers' Songs
Manuscript
Transcripts of soldiers' songs (including typescript words and manuscript melody lines) from the Boer, First World, Second World, Korean and Vietnam Wars, collected/recorded and compiled by Samuel Hil...MSS1660
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Solly, Elsie
Manuscript
Maker: Solly, Elsie
Research notes, archival reference sources, correspondence with former AWAS members, and original and computer printout Personal Data Sheets compiled in relation to an uncompleted thesis on the post w...MSS1231
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Sons of the Anzacs
Manuscript
Maker: Australian War Memorial
TYPESCRIPT, WORKING COPY (FIRST EDITION) AND CORRECTED PROOFS (SECOND EDITION) OF "SONS OF THE ANZACS" (SEQUEL TO "WE OF THE AIF"), A PROGRAMME OF A DOCUMENTARY FILM OF THE AUSTRALIAN FIGHTING SERVICE...MSS1354
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'Southern Cross' by Yoshihari, Tsutomu, Chief of Staff, 18th Army, Imperial Japanese Army
Manuscript
Maker: Yoshihari, Tsutomu
Collection consists of a typed translation by Miss Doris Heath of manuscript titled "Southern Cross", an account of the Eastern New Guinea campaign. Covers operations at Buna, Guadalcanal, Wau, Wewak,...MSS0725
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Southey, Sir Robert AO, CMG (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Southey, Robert
Transcript of speech given by Captain Southey to the RUSI in Melbourne. Describes training with 161 Officer Cadet Training Unit at Sandhurst Royal Military College, and service in the Coldstream Guard...MSS1595
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Sparrow, Allan Francis (NX44575, Private, 2/33rd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Sparrow, Allan Francis Various
Manuscript entitled "Allan Francis Sparrow: A Memoire". Semi-biographical work on the authors life. Recounts experiences of the author's service during the Second World War in New Guinea along the Kok...MSS1919
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Speech by Jack Boardman about the Changi Concert Party
Manuscript
Maker: Boardman, Jack
A speech given by the donor about the Changi Concert Party. 7 typed pages, with annotations.MSS1862
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Spencer, Cecil Eric (Pilot Officer/Coastwatcher)
Manuscript
Maker: Spencer, Cecil Eric
MANUSCRIPT TITLED `KESEKO: THE EXPERIENCES OF A GUIDE TO U.S. MARINE LANDING AND LATER AS A COASTWATCHER IN THE BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS'. DISCUSSES AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS A LIAISON OFFICER AND GUIDE ...MSS1424
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8 Squadron, R.A.A.F. No. 9 Operational Group.
Manuscript
Maker: Johnson, Harry Noel 'Bill'
Manuscript about Beaufort Torpedo bombers and crew members of 8 Squadron, RAAF No. 9 Operational Group, under control of Fifth American Air Force. Describes operational training at Bairnsdale, Nowra, ...MSS1559
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462 Squadron R.A.A.F. Phoenix: Book 2 - The Reincarnation
Manuscript
Maker: Batten, Antony Granville
Collection relating to No. 462 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, by Antony Granville Batten, 1999. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of a typed manuscript outlining the story of No. 462 Squadron, R...MSS2013
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462 Squadron R.A.A.F. Phoenix - The Desert
Manuscript
Maker: Batten, Antony Granville
Collection relating to the story of the No. 462 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, by Antony Granville Batten, 1999. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of a typed manuscript providing the story of No...MSS2012
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Stace, Norman
Manuscript
Maker: Stace, Norman
Typed memoir titled 'Explosives manufacture in Australia during WWII', written by Norman Stace in 2003. 8 pages. Norman Stace joined a scheme for trained New Zealand chemists to go to Australia for th...MSS1875
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Stanley, Peter
Manuscript
Maker: Stanley, Peter
Thesis "Don't let Whyalla down : the voluntary war effort in Whyalla 1939-1945". Analyses Whyalla's voluntary war effort, concentrating on two distinct groups and their contributions. The area's estab...MSS1012
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Stansfield, Kenneth (422738, Leading Airman, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Stansfield, Ken
5 page typescript manuscript entitled "340 Radar unit: Bat Island - Admiralty Islands". The manuscript summarises the authors experiences of training on the Radar system in 1943. The nature of service...MSS1967
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Stanton, Richard W. (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Stanton, Richard Wilfrid
Typescript memoir (44p), (January 1939 to February 1952), entitled "A life on the ocean wave" written by 22719 Chief Petty Officer Richard W. Stanton relating to his career as a radio operator in the ...MSS1658
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Starrett, Edward Bruce
Manuscript
Maker: Starrett, Edward Bruce
Photocopy of 5 page typed manuscript titled 'The Force Code named "Stepsister"' written by Lieutenant Colonel E.B Starrett ED, Royal Australian Corps of Signals (Retd).MSS2196
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Staub-Staude, Lorna (Driver, AWAS)
Manuscript
Maker: Staub-Staude, Lorna
PART 2 OF MANUSCRIPT ENTITLED "MEMOIRS OF AN AWAS DRIVER", COVERING PERIOD 1942-1945. DESCRIBES TRAINING AND EXPERIENCES AT KESWICK ARMY HQ SOUTH AUSTRALIA. INCLUDES BRIEF OVERVIEWS OF OTHER DRIVERS I...MSS1320
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51st Battalion the Far North Queensland Regiment
Manuscript
Manuscript titled `A brief history of the 51st Battalion The Far North Queensland Regiment', describes evolution from formation in 1916 through to presentation of the Queen's and Regimental Colours in...MSS1606
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Stegman, Lance Anthony (435689, Flight Sergeant, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Dickson, Jim
Manuscript detailing the service of Lance Anthony Stegman 435689. Stegman joined the Royal Australian Air Force in Brisbane on the 8 July 1943, aged 19. He was reported as being shot down over Germany...MSS2029
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Stephens, Alan M (RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Stephens, Alan M
TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "HOME FROM HOME", AN ACCOUNT OF THE CHARACTERS, ENTERTAINMENT, FACILITIES AND INCIDENTS EXPERIENCED AT THE SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB BY AUSTRALIAN AIRMEN IN ENGLAND DURING THE 1939-1945 ...MSS1352
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Stephen, William (Bill) Francis (Flying Officer, b. 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Stephen, William Francis
"Flying Officer William Francis (Bill) Stephen: 415838, Royal Australian Air Force 1941 - 1946". Second World War memoirs. He served with RAF 95 squadron in West Africa and later with 79 Operational B...MSS1684
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Stewart, Thomas Leicester (Flight Lieutenant, b: 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Stewart, Thomas
Sixteen original poems written by Flight Lieutenant Stewart during his training period in Australia, operations over Europe and during post-war visits to various battlefields. Many of the original wor...MSS1250
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Stewart, Wilton Douglas Patrick (QX34726, Captain, 47th Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Stewart, Douglas Stewart, Wilton Douglas Patrick
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX34726 Captain Wilton Douglas Patrick Stewart, 47th Battalion. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of two copies of a 24-page typescript manuscript...MSS1948
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Stokes, Joseph Placid, (Gunner), 1917-?
Manuscript
Maker: Stokes, J P
"Taradale to Tarakan". Memoir discusses the experiences of an artillery man in North Africa and the Pacific Theatres. Chapters cover the 14th battery training at Northam Camp, training in Palestine, a...MSS1120
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Stories from World War II, Articles written for 'Spitfire News'
Manuscript
Maker: Grant, Jim
"Stories from World War II (Articles written for Spitfire News)". Contains a collection of stories recalling some of the experiences from members of the Spitfire Association dating from 1940 to 1946 a...MSS1677
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Straits Chinese support for the Malayan Aeroplane Fund (1915-18) & China's Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign (1936-41)
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, Margaret
Research paper on the Malayan Aeroplane Fund in World War I and China's Aeroplane Purchasing Campaign in World War II.MSS1868
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Strange, Frank (Sergeant, b. 1924)
Manuscript
Maker: Strange, Frank
Brief account of Australian 88 High Speed Wireless Section, prepared by Frank Strange, once a Sergeant in the unit. Mentions equipment and destinations of unit towards end of (and after) war including...MSS1573
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Strange, N.A., MM (Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Strange, Norman Alan
Poem describing experiences of a militia battalion in wartime, including vivid images of the bombing of Darwin and jungle training in Darwin and Queensland. The poem expresses feelings of self-doubt a...MSS1490
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Stratton, Norman Edmond (NX200946, Corporal, 2/2 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Stratton, Norman Edmond 'Norm'
Copy of account written by late N E 'Norm' Stratton of 2/2 Battalion, describing bayonet charge of A Company, 2/2 Battalion, on 25 March 1945 in New Guinea. This is the action in which Lieutenant Albe...MSS1963
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Stuart, George J (Captain, b.1918 - d.1996)
Manuscript
Maker: Stuart, George J
Memoirs of service with 694 Air Warning Company, United States Army during 1940-1945, describing radar duties at Mount Speculation, Townsville and later radar training at Sydney University. Includes c...MSS1240
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Subiaco During the Second World War
Manuscript
Maker: Hopper, Peter
Spiral-bound manuscript relating the involvement of the Western Australian city of Subiaco in the Second World War. Includes images and Roll of Honour.MSS1893
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Suller, Daniel Lawson (Private, 9 Battalion, 1st AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: Suller, Daniel Lawson
Manuscript/letter titled "Preservation of 9th Battalion (the Moreton Regiment) Colours". Discusses origin of all three sets of colours bestowed on the battalion.MSS0705
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Sullivan, Doris
Manuscript
Maker: Sullivan, Doris A
Handwritten poem "Australia's Waterloo" with explanatory historical and contextual notes.MSS0813
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SUMMERS , Stephen C
Manuscript
Thesis "Japanese treatment of Allied POWs (Prisoners of War) 1941-1945". Examines whether the Japanese Government had propogated or encouraged a policy of atrocity towards allied POWs or whether this ...MSS0989
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Supplement to 'Boomerang'
Manuscript
Maker: Secretary's Branch of the Victorian Railways
'Boomerang' was a wartime newsletter containing letters and news relating to Victorian Railways employees who were serving in the Second World War. It was a means of updating colleagues on each other...MSS1972
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Swan, William N, Lieutenant Commander (Rtd) b: 1917
Manuscript
Maker: Swan, William N
Commander Swan's memoirs covering his naval service. A cadet at Naval Academy, later in Merchant Navy, a midshipman in Naval Reserve, later joined P & O Company, mobilised into navy and continued ther...MSS0861
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Syme, Frederick Melton (Flight Lieutenant, 461 Squadron, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Syme, Frederick Melton
Manuscript titled "The Old Grey Widow Maker". Describes childhood, enlistment in RAAF and pilot training in Australia, Canada and England. Describes training with 461 Squadron in Sutherland Flying Boa...MSS1385
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1. Tan Su Lim. 2.Wong, Joseph.
Manuscript
Manuscript titled `A forgotten World War Two hero', resulting from an interview with Mr Joseph Wong, former employee of the Agriculture Research Station at Sandakan, who helped Australian prisoners of...MSS1492
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Taylor, Archibald Norman OBE (Sergeant, b.1922 - d.2007)
Manuscript
Maker: Taylor, Archibald Norman
Manuscript titled `Tropical Paradise'. Describes the author's journey as he trekked through New Britain after the Japanese landed at Rabaul on 23rd January 1942. Detailed descriptions of evasion of ca...MSS1533
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Taylor, John Jeffcotte (Lieutenant, b.1908 - d.2001)
Manuscript
Maker: Taylor, John Jeffcotte
"Confessions of a Provost" an autobiographical novel set around the activities of a military police company. Covers the activities of the provost unit, the author's attitudes to war. Areas covered inc...MSS1046
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TAYLOR , Kathleen Helen
Manuscript
Thesis "Brisbane 1942 : aspects of a war time society". Examination of the social impact of war in Australia in 1942 with particular reference to Brisbane, culminating in the confrontation of Australi...MSS1015
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Taylor, Leonard John
Manuscript
32 page typed manuscript written by VX85017 Cpt L.J Taylor, telling of his experiences in the N.A.O.U during the Second World War.MSS1843
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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
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Tea or Coffee? Relations Between Australians and American Armed Forces in Australia 1942-1945
Manuscript
Maker: Belfrage, Abigail
39 page manuscript. Examines the nature of relations between American service personnel and Australians, both servicemen and civilians. The relations between American service personnel and indigenous ...MSS2061
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Tebbutt, Geoffrey b. 1906. War Correspondent
Manuscript
Maker: Tebbutt, Geoffrey
Untitled manuscript written by the Melbourne Herald war correspondent, Geoffrey Tebbutt, covering his experiences in Java and Tarakan prior to the Japanese attack, his brief meeting with General Gordo...MSS1391
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Temme, Gordon Phillip (417132, Flying Officer, 280 Squadron)
Manuscript
Maker: Temme, Gordon Phillip
Memoir titled 'My Wartime Experiences', written by Gordon Phillip Temme. Temme was called up by the RAAF in 1941. He trained in Adelaide before sailing to America. Temme then sailed to Great Britain b...MSS1884
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24th Battalion AIF Association Memorial Avenue, Puckapunyal
Manuscript
Maker: 24th Battalion AIF Association
Bound collection of papers and correspondence relating to the cessation of the 24th Battalion AIF Association and the construction of the 24th Battalion Memorial Avenue at Puckapunyal. Includes final...MSS1949
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The Airborne Years
Manuscript
Maker: Campbell, John A
2 copies of hard-bound autobiographical memoir, 'The Airborne Years: A personal account of wartime flying in the Royal Canadian Air Force' by J.A. Campbell. Campbell recounts his time spent flying wi...MSS1935
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The Aldridge Family
Manuscript
Maker: Steel, Gwenyth Aldridge
Written by Gwenyth Aldridge Steel regarding her family: Michael and Julia (her parents), Ivor and William (her brothers), herself and Clarissa (who married John Linton "Jack" Treloar). Covers the peri...MSS1715
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The Australian Army / by Ian D Rae
Manuscript
Maker: Rae, Ian D.
Collection of research papers prepared by Ian D. Rae for the Army Reserve Committee, 1970. Outlines the history of the Australian Army in the periods up to 1905, 1905-1921, 1921-1939 and 1939-1946. In...MSS1988
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The Australian Militia in New Guinea 1940-1945.
Manuscript
Maker: Moore, John Harwood
Bound copy of Master's Thesis titled "The Australian Militia in New Guinea, 1940-1945" by John H Moore, 1979. The thesis traces the history of the Militia and examines its performance in the South We...MSS2194
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The AWAS: A social history of the Australian Women's Army Service during the Second World War
Manuscript
Maker: Johansen, Grace
Honours thesis addressing the argument that enlistment of women in the Australian Women's Army Service during the Second World War impacted significantly on the social structure of the 1940s.MSS1802
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The Battle for Australia
Manuscript
Maker: Maher, Lawrie O'Leary, Dennis
Covers the involvement of military forces from Australia, Papua, New Zealand and the United States of America in the conflicts which broadly come under the heading "defending Australia". Includes imag...MSS1926
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The Camp PG 57 at Premariacco
Manuscript
Manuscript concerning "The Camp 'P.G. 57' at Premariacco: Story of a Place of Imprisonment and of its Church". Translated from Italian.MSS1740
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'The Cindarella Campaigns': An Investigation of Australian involvement in Bougainville 1944-1945
Manuscript
Maker: Meagher, Lucinda
Typescript manuscript. Provides a history of the Bougainville campaigns in the Second World War. Examines the nature of the opposing forces and the environment in which the campaigns were fought. Appe...MSS2064
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The collected verses of Rebecca and Harry Morton / by Clive Morton
Manuscript
Maker: Morton, Clive
Poems collected by Rebecca and Harry Morton. Each poem is given some history and background. Preface is written by their son, Clive Morton.MSS1829
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The Cowra Breakout
Manuscript
Maker: Weir, Bruce
A personal account of the breakout of Japanese P.O.Ws from the Cowra camp. Told by Bruce Weir who was 16 years old and living in Cowra at the time.MSS1727
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The Early Days of Radar in Australia
Manuscript
Maker: Kerr-Grant, Colin
A short history of the beginnings of radar in Australia, including its use in the Second World War.MSS1856
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The Empire Air Training Scheme : Identity, Empire and Memory
Manuscript
Maker: Evans, Suzanne
This thesis charts the change in images surrounding the institution of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS) in both the Australian national narrative and individual accounts. Formed in response to th...MSS2118
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The Evolution and Development of the Australian Light Horse, 1860 - 1945
Manuscript
Maker: Bou, Jean
PhD thesis investigating the evolution and development of Australia's mounted branch, the Light Horse (from 1860 to 1945).MSS1755
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The fortunate war of Lieutenant Roy Ford (Ford, Roy Leonard; QX19174, Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Ford, Rodney
Typed and bound manuscript, 'The fortunate war of Lieutenant Roy Ford', by Rodney N. Ford. The manuscript is an account of the service of Roy Leonard Ford (QX19174, Lieutenant) during the Second Worl...MSS1934
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"The History of the Australian Special Wireless Group, 1939 to 1947", by Robert (Bob) Hartley, AM
Manuscript
Maker: Hartley, Robert (Bob) Walter
Collection relating to the Australian Special Wireless Group in the Second World War. Collection consists of a 420 page typescript manuscript titled "The History of the Australian Special Wireless Gro...MSS2343
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The History of the Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Manuscript
Maker: Unknown
7 page document recording the history of the Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.MSS2020
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"The Impact of the Second World War On Australian Merchant Shipping Operations" by David C Keyes
Manuscript
Maker: Keyes, David C
Bound typescript: "The Impact of the Second World War On Australian Merchant Shipping Operations" (23 pages) by David C. Keyes. A listing of attacks on Australian registered or manned vessels compiled...MSS1640
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The King's School Parramatta
Manuscript
Compilation of submissions by 199 Old Boys who served in the Armed Forces during the war of 1939-1945. Includes a nominal roll. Brief biographical extracts arranged chronologically by surname.MSS1570