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  1. Anonymous

    Manuscript

    Article entitled "Army riddles strange devices and their meaning" by "Observer". Concerns the abolition of metal distinguishing badges and numerals. Worn on shoulder strap by Australian soldiers and t...

    MSS0849

  2. Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (Official War Correspondent b: 1879 d: 1968)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)

    Manuscript entitled 'In Your Hands, Australia', by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and published under the same title in 1918, relating to the post-war social reconstruction of Australia. The manuscript e...

    MSS1366

  3. Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas

    Manuscript

    Maker: Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 14 Sapper (Spr) Hubert (Bert) Douglas Billings who served with 1st Signal Troop, Australian Engineers and 1st Light Horse Brigade in Egypt, Gallip...

    MSS1022

  4. Bird, George Wilberforce (3112, Private, 58th Battalion)

    Manuscript

    Manuscript titled 'They Heard The Call' containing transcripts of letters and postcards written to his family by George Wilberforce Bird, 3112, while on service between 1916 and 1918. Also includes tr...

    MSS2161

  5. Birdwood, William Riddell, Field Marshal, b: 1865 d: 1951

    Manuscript

    Maker: Birdwood, William Riddell

    Typescript manuscript titled "Khaki and Gown" written by Lord Birdwood encompassing his life from his birth in India, education, posting to various Indian Army units, service in South Africa, return t...

    MSS1405

  6. Bott, Lloyd F., CBE, DSC (Lieutenant), 1917-2004

    Manuscript

    Maker: Bott, Lloyd F

    Manuscript titled `The Royal Navy's 15th Motor Gunboat Flotilla', describing operations and sorties along the coast of Brittany to land agents, arms, and supplies for the French Resistance and to evac...

    MSS1493

  7. Brabin, Harold William (Warrant Officer, b.1922)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Brabin, Harold William

    Memoirs of Harold Brabin, recalling enlistment in Australia in RAAF, training in Canada, Scotland, and Litchfield, leave in New York and England, qualification as Wireless Air Gunner and posting to 10...

    MSS1558

  8. Brydie, William (44, Lietenant, 10 Lt. Trench Mortar Battery.)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Brydie, Margaret Brydie, William

    Manuscript titled "The War Diaries of Lieutenant William Brydie 1st A.I.F.". Contains a transcript of the authors diaries from 5/8/1916 to 27/8/1919. Details some experiences from training and mobilis...

    MSS2016

  9. Carre, Henri

    Manuscript

    Maker: Carre, Henri

    "Mitraileuses and barbed wire". Narrative review of war, tactics, ordnance and arms.

    MSS0820

  10. Carr-Gregg, Charlotte

    Manuscript

    Maker: Carr-Gregg, Charlotte

    Thesis titled `The Impact of War on Society as Reflected in the Status and Treatment of Prisoners of War'. Discusses the attitudes to POW's in four conflicts: Maori wars in 19 century New Zealand; Ame...

    MSS1469

  11. Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman, Private, MM, b: 1890 d: 1927

    Manuscript

    Maker: Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman

    Original notes and transcript copy related to the history of the 8 Field Ambulance from its inception at Mitcham Camp, Adelaide on 4 August 1915, movement to Egypt and later France. Account covers the...

    MSS1400

  12. 1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion)

    Manuscript

    TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN AND TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS OF THE BATTALION'S HISTORY. COVERS FORMATION, TRANSPORT TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND CAMPAIGNS AN...

    MSS0650

  13. 1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H 3. Kingston, F H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion, 3. Sergeant, 43 Battalion)

    Manuscript

    TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS COVERING FORMATION, VOYAGE TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND BATTLES ON WESTERN FRONT (MESSINES, YPRES, SOMME, AMIENS, VILLERS ...

    MSS0651

  14. Cooke, Simon and Froud, Anna

    Manuscript

    Maker: Cooke, Simon Froud, Anna

    Manuscript titled "The Australian War Records Section" describes the establishment of that section (AWRS), modelled on the Canadian War Records Section, the development of the AWRS, staffing, organisa...

    MSS1536

  15. Cork, Albert Stanley (Stan) (Corporal, 13 Battalion, b. 1895 d. 1954); Turnbull, Winifred (Win) May (b. 1892 d. 1986)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Various

    "Great War Memorabilia: Stan Cork and Win Turnbull" arranged by Ken and Gwen Knox. The manuscript is about Corporal Albert Stanley (Stan) Cork of the 13th Battalion and his post-war wife Winifred May ...

    MSS1678

  16. Craig, G F, Mr

    Manuscript

    Maker: Craig, G F

    Manuscript titled `A History of the Soldiers and Nurses of Stanley and Hurdle Flat in the 1914-1918 War'. This is a compilation of extracts from Beechworth Ovens and Murray Advertiser newspapers, main...

    MSS1488

  17. Cutlack, Frederick Morley, b. 1886 d. 1967, Captain, Assistant Official War Correspondent, AIF

    Manuscript

    Maker: Cutlack, Frederick Morley

    Original handwritten and typescript draft of Cutlack's manuscript, "The Australians : Their Final Campaign 1918". Edited and annotated

    MSS0771

  18. Dadswell, Henry William (Sapper)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Dadswell, Henry William

    Personal war diary "Diary of a Sapper" written in narrative. Records enlistment, signals training, comments on travels and local inhabitants, attitude to NCOs accommodation, military activities, leave...

    MSS0828

  19. Dodd, Arthur William, DSO, MC (Major, d.1961)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Dodd, Arthur William

    Photocopy of typescript account of actions of 6th Battery and the personal experiences of its commander. Covers the formation of the battery, the collision of troopships "Ascanius" and "Shropshire", E...

    MSS0818

  20. Eastman, Walter

    Manuscript

    Maker: Eastman, Walter

    "23 Brave Young Men" an account of the 23 Tasmanians who flew in the Australian Flying Corps. Provides a statistical analysis, mini biographical notes on each, background and photographs of the men an...

    MSS0866

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