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Boardman, David Ralph (Private b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Boardman, David Ralph
Manuscript describing enlistment in AIF, assignment as a reinforcement to 2/9 Field Ambulance, duties at Mersing and Singapore. After capitulation, internment at Changi, then moved with `K' Force to v...MSS1617
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Bolton, H C and Rogers J S
Manuscript
Maker: Bolton, H C and Rogers J S
Manuscript titled "The history of the Scientific Instruments and Optical Panel, initially Optical Munitions Panel, July 1940 - December 1946". Written in 1948 by J.S. Rogers (former secretary of the p...MSS1258
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Boniface, George Wesley (4th Engineer, M V Neptuna)
Manuscript
Maker: Boniface, George Wesley
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BOMBING OF DARWIN - 1942". RECOUNTS AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS AN ENGINEER ON BOARD THE CARGO VESSEL "NEPTUNA", WHICH WAS SUNK IN THE AIR RAIDS OF FEBRUAR...MSS1381
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Boni intraverunt; meliores exirunt; Good men have entered; better men have gone out (Townsville Grammar School)
Manuscript
Maker: Muller, Bill
A manuscript outlining the names of former students of Townsville Grammar School who served in the Australian forces in conflicts ranging from the Boer War to Vietnam. It also includes a Roll of Honou...MSS1874
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Bonnin , M R
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Thesis "A study of Australian descriptive and travel writing 1929-1945". Analysis of the rise to popularity of travel and descriptive books in the 1930's. Discussion is set against the contemporary so...MSS1010
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Booth, Ivan C (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Booth, Ivan C
"A short history of the Field Survey Company Federated Malay States Volunteer Forces". Includes a list of officers, their postings and any casualties.MSS0850
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Borda, Chrisoula (Civilian, b.1924 - d.2007)
Manuscript
Maker: Borda, Chrisoula
Collection relating to the Second World War civilian experience of Chrisoula Borda (nee Bochoyianaki) as a prisoner of war in a German concentration camp. Collection consists of one bound and typed m...MSS1925
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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
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Bourke, J P
Manuscript
Maker: Bourke, J P
Typescript in two parts titled "The Australian Soldier as Others See Him", comprised of extracts from published and unpublished sources such as newspapers, lectures, personal accounts. Documents and a...MSS0710
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Bourne, C.A. (Flying Officer, b: 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Bourne, C A
Manuscript titled `HMAS Sydney/HMT Aquitania'. Discusses whether the Aquitania might have broken radio silence to report the location of survivors from the German raider `Kormoran' after its battle wi...MSS1624
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Bowen, Stella
Manuscript
Maker: Ostler, Mirabel
A researched memoir about Stella Bowen - 1895 - 1947. Contains information about her life and her paintings.MSS1823
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Bowman, Thomas H (SX9327, Lieutenant, 2/48th Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Wundersitz, Josephine Lavern
208 page manuscript entitled "My Four Uncles in World War II: Part 1 - Thomas Harold Bowman". This manuscript provides information on the life and service of Lieutenant T. H. Bowman (SX9327). The firs...MSS1965
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Boyd, Erle Alwyn Greglach (Chief Petty Officer 1892 - 1970)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Chief Petty Officer Erle Alwyn Greglach Boyd (1892-1970). Boyd joined the Australasian Naval Forces in 1911 and was transferred to the newly created RAN and pr...MSS1891
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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
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Bracht, William Henry (Petty Officer, b: 1916)
Manuscript
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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Bradbury Aircraft Hall: The RAAF in Papua New guinea and dutch New Guinea 1944-45
Manuscript
Maker: Curran, James
50 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the role of the RAAF in the later phases of the Second World War in New Guinea. The plans made by higher command are examined, as is the contemporary respon...MSS2067
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Bradfield, Stanley Edward (Able Seaman/Anti-Aircraft Gunner, b: 1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Bradfield, Stanley Edward
Typed and illustrated memoirs (approx. 80 pages), titled "My Navy Days", by F4474 Able Seaman/Anti-Aircraft Gunner Stanley Edward "Blue" Bradfield, describing his personal experiences of training and ...MSS1634
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Braidwood War Memorial : World War I & World War II
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Maker: Cameron, Ron
A manuscript containing a nominal roll, including biographical details, of the servicemen and women whose names appear on the Braidwood District Soldiers Memorial. Compiled by Mr Ron Cameron, the name...MSS2120
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Brassil, J.L
Manuscript
Maker: Brassil, J L
Collation of reminiscences and photographs relating to No. 31 Beaufighter Squadron RAAF. Includes maps, copiesof orders and newspaper reports, personal anecdotes.MSS1508
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Bretherton, Bruce Albert (Flight Lieutenant, b. 1922 d. 1998)
Manuscript
Maker: Hume, David
"Flight Lieutenant Bruce Albert Bretherton DFC, RAAF Pilot, 1941 - 1945" By David H. Hume OAM. Manuscript relating to his service: RAF 267 squadron tour of operations August 1942 - March 1943 near Cai...MSS1702
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Bridge, Herbert Kirkman
Manuscript
Maker: Bridge, Peter
Collection relating to N242653 Lance Corporal (L/Cpl) Herbert Kirkman Bridge, whilst serving with the Australia Army in, before transferring to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in March 1943. Comprises...MSS1117
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Bridgman, Max
Manuscript
Maker: Bridgman, Max
MANUSCRIPT TITLED `RABAUL' DESCRIBES EXPERIENCES AS A SIGNALS OPERATOR WITH ADVANCED OPERATIONAL BASE (RABAUL) FROM JULY 1941 TO JANUARY 1942. DISCUSSES LIFE AND DUTIES PRIOR TO WAR WITH JAPAN, JAPANE...MSS1429
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British Civilians Interned by the Japanese in World War Two
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Maker: Bridge, Ron
Leather bound (A4) book listing the names of British, Canadian, Australian, South African and New Zealand civilians that were interned in Japanese camps during the Second World War. It includes a comp...MSS1908
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force
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MANUSCRIPT TITLES "LESSONS OF THE OCCUPATION IN JAPAN" COVERS ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE. DESCRIBES PROBLEMS OF AN OCCUPATION FORCE IN PEACE TIME AND CONCLUDES WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RE INTEGRATED OCCUPAT...MSS0641
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British Women's Service Handbook
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Women's Service Handbook. A directory lists heads of services, ministries responsible, women members of parliament, women's organisations, principal uniformed war organisations, pay, uniforms, trades,...MSS0778
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Brodribb, Noel Kenric Stevens (Director General of Munitions, b.1885 - d.1965)
Manuscript
Maker: Brodribb, Noel Kenric Stevens
Copy of notes of an address by Mr Brodribb, Director General of Munitions, to Army Intelligence School. Covers overview munitions supply during the First World War, interwar period, development of mun...MSS0736
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Broinowski, R L
Manuscript
Maker: Broinowski, R L
"Working dream" recollections of RL Broinowski's visit to the Japanese occupied Duke of York Islands (between Rabaul and New Ireland New Guinea). His party were tasked to pass on instructions to the J...MSS0824
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Brown, Gary
Manuscript
Maker: Brown, Gary
TITLED "THE KOKODA TRAIL - MYTH AND REALITY", THESIS COVERS THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCES IN THE INTER-WAR YEARS, THE AUSTRALIAN REACTION TO THE MILITARY SITUATION IN 1942, AND THE COURSE OF THE BATTLE IN T...MSS0645
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Brown, Jerold Edward
Manuscript
Maker: Brown, Jerold Edward
Thesis "Where eagles roost : a history of Army airfields before World War Two". Examines the flying fields, ground installations and air bases from which aircraft and men of the United States Army Air...MSS0949
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Brown, Nigel (NX45191, Corporal, 2/18 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Hope, Merryll E
A typed manuscript titled "My Cousin Nigel, NX45191, 2/18 Bn, 22nd Brigade, AIF, E Force to Sandakan as POW". It describes the life of NX45191 Corporal Nigel Noel Brown, with a focus on his service du...MSS1933
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Brown, Philip Arthur (Gunner, b.1916 - d.2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Brown, Philip Arthur
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX41115 Gunner Philip Arthur Brown. Consists of a fourteen page typed and bound memoir written by Gnr Brown, who served with the 2/3 Field Regime...MSS2147
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Brown, William Richard
Manuscript
Maker: Brown, William Richard
Thesis "American soldier poets of the Second World War". PhD, The University of Michigan, 1965.MSS0933
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Brunato, Madeleine
Manuscript
Maker: Brunato, Madeleine
Scrap book of articles and cuttings relating to the life and work of Private Bob Fox. He served as a horse breaker in the 3rd Light Horse Brigade in the 1914 - 1918 war and then in the 1939-1945 war w...MSS1061
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Bruton, Peter
Manuscript
Maker: Bruton, Peter
Manuscript titled "The Matter of a Massacre: Alexandra Hospital Singapore 14-15 February 1942". Discusses the situation at the hospital as the Japanese approached, the initial assault and subsequent m...MSS1548
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Buckingham, Sid
Manuscript
Maker: Buckingham, Sid
3 albums of poems written by Sid Buckingham as a testimony to ex-servicemen and his 2/48th Battalion service.MSS0865
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Budd, Frank (Sapper, b.1907 - d.1952)
Manuscript
Maker: Budd, Frank
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Sapper WX2537 Frank Budd, 2/6 Field Park Company, Royal Australian Engineers, Singapore, Mayala, 1941-1942. The collection comprises a single ma...MSS0649
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Bullows, R H
Manuscript
Maker: Bullows, R H
Item (1) photocopy of appendices to report on "Relining Ordnance BL 8 inch wire MK VIII" contains drawings of the relining. Also item (2) photographs, listing in appendices. The actual report is not a...MSS0808
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Bunbury, Austin Edgar (V50174, Major, 7th Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Bunbury, Austin Edgar
"Family particulars and experiences during my life" by Major Austin Edgar Bunbury (V50174). Trained as an officer at the Royal Military College, Duntroon and appointed to the 7th battalion. The battal...MSS1728
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Burkhart, Sylvia Davis
Manuscript
Maker: Burkhart, Sylvia Davis
Thesis "World War Two in German drama : the individual versus war". Portion of text in German. PhD, University of Cincinnati, 1969.MSS0950
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Burla, R (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Burla, Robert
Manuscript titled `Crossed boomerangs', being a compilation of the historical journal of the 31st. Covers raising of the Kennedy Regiment, service in South Africa, 31 Bn during W1, inter-war years, 2/...MSS0751
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Burling, Douglas L, Sergeant
Manuscript
Maker: Burling, Douglas L
Account of Douglas Burling's war time service with the 7th Australian Division Ammunition Sub Park in Jerusalem, Libya, Greece, Syria, Givat Brenner, Australia, Manila, Waikiki and Honolulu, Canada, U...MSS0833
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Burnett, Keith (S6495, Signalman, RAN)
Manuscript
Maker: Burnett, Keith Burnett, Paul
82 page manuscript titled 'HMAS 'Hobart' 1941 and 1942'. Manuscript consists of transcribed diaries from Signalman Burnett while serving on HMAS Hobart between 1 January 1941 and 1 January 1943. Diary...MSS2134
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Burton, Robert Bentley
Manuscript
Maker: Burton, Robert Bentley
Thesis "The Vlasov Movement of World War 2 : an appraisal". Examines the origin, nature, aims and activities of one of the major anti communist armed formations which attempted to overthrow the Stalin...MSS0934
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Butler, Duncan Harold (b.1906 - d.1987)
Manuscript
Maker: Butler, Duncan Harold
Collection consists of a typed copy of a poem titled 'Mates', written after the war by [Corporal] Duncan Butler, an ex prisoner of war (POW). The poem highlights the significance of mateship amongst ...MSS1607
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Butt, Mr W E G
Manuscript
"Stepsister". Memoir describing the preparations prior to the undertaking of Operation Stepsister, a movement into Netherlands East Indies to meet a possible advance by the Japanese. From there it was...MSS1151
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Byrne, Harold Keith (NX7279, Private, 2/20 Australian Infantry Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Byrne, Harold Keith
"A Personal Story of World War II" by Private Harold Keith Byrne (NX7279) of the 2/20 Australian Infantry Battalion. Details war service of Private Byrne who was taken as a P.O.W. to Changi and then t...MSS1719
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Callinan, Sir Bernard
Manuscript
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
Talk presented by Sir Bernard Callinan to the United Services Institute of Victoria in June 1986 about "Independent Company Operations in Timor World War II". Discusses his own and others involvement ...MSS1129
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Callinan (Sir) Bernard, CBE DSO MC
Manuscript
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
Handwritten and typescript drafts of Callinan's manuscript detailing the activities of the Australian independent companies in Timor 1941 to 1943. Includes a preface, introductory notes, gazetteer of ...MSS0876
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Cameron, William (8 Australian Survey Battery)
Manuscript
Maker: Cameron, William James
Manuscript titled "Two Years in the Life of a Survey Battery", describing its work of improving topographical maps for defence purposes.MSS1388
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Campbell, Ivan Harold (415506 Flying Officer, 462 Squadron, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Batten, Antony Granville
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 415506 Flying Officer Ivan Harold Campbell, 462 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, 1999. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of a typed manuscrip...MSS2011
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Campbell, K J, Captain
Manuscript
Maker: Campbell, K J
Handwritten Russian language textbook compiled by Campbell while a prisoner of war of the Japanese in Hong Kong. Also contains English, Russian and German language poems and poems written by Captain C...MSS0835
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Campbell , Ms Rosemary
Manuscript
Thesis "The Americans in Brisbane 1942 to 1945", Examines the long term effects of a large American presence on Australian Society. The chapters cover setting the scene; America, Brisbane and the war;...MSS1192
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Camp 13: Camp and Community
Manuscript
Maker: Plunkett, Leonie
Post Graduate thesis examining the relationship between Camp 13, the World War II prisoner of war camp housing Italian, German and Japanese prisoners established at Murchison in Victoria from 1941 to ...MSS1808
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Canadian Radar Detachment
Manuscript
Photocopied account titled `Canadians (radar) in the South Pacific', of Canadian Radar Detachment to Australia during 1944-1946, comprising of RCA, RCEME, and RCAPC personnel. Account compiled from of...MSS1589
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Candish, Doug (Private, b: 1915)
Manuscript
Maker: Candish, Doug
Part of manuscript (which was later published as `We who survived') detailing experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese. Covers forced `death march' from Ban Pong to Kani Sonkurai camp as part of F Fo...MSS1627
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CAPON , Shane Harold
Manuscript
Thesis "The Hamilton Furlough Mutiny : an analysis of the implementation and consequences of the 1943 Furlough Scheme". Examines the Furlough Scheme (giving three months leave in New Zealand to longes...MSS1167
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Captain Clifford James White, 1899-1996: Extracts from letters, Northern Territory, Borneo, Japan
Manuscript
Maker: Loof, Peter Various White, Clifford James
Manuscript entitled "Captain Clifford James White" which includes transcripts of letters written by White during 1943-1948 from the Northern Territory, Borneo and Japan. The manuscript also contains ...MSS1939
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Carment, David Maxwell EM (Lieutenant, b: 1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Carment, David Maxwell
Recollection of experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese in Changi, as a member of `B' force, voyage aboard `Ubi Maru' to Sandakan, and later transfer to Kuching. Discusses food, medical conditions, ...MSS0737
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Carroll-Clark, Katherine Louise (b: 1909)
Manuscript
Maker: Carroll-Clark, Katherine Louise
Talk titled `Recollections of Wartime London', given to Manly Central Probus Club. Describes experiences of a young woman in Wartime London, including pre-war visit to Germany and Italy (mentions Nazi...MSS1608
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Carter, Leonard Ronald (Nick)(Stoker b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, Leonard Ronald
Manuscript describing experiences in the RAN during WWII. Describes service with HMAS Wato, mentioning Japanese air raids on Darwin and sinking of Australian and U.S. Ships, also mentions service with...MSS1597
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Carter, M K
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, M K
Manuscript titled `A small ship's saga'. Carter has used his own and others' reminiscences to write an anecdotal history of WWII service on Australian Army small ships and in post war reconstruction w...MSS1259
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Castle, Clarence Henry (39809, Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Castle, Clarence Henry
Sergeant Clarence Henry Castle (39809). RAAF. W.O.M. 1941 - 1945. Manuscript talks about the special mission Sergeant Castle was involved in with Sergeant Bill Martin. Together they set up camp at Anj...MSS1723
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Catalina Association
Manuscript
Manuscript 'RAAF Seaplane Units 1939-1945: Roll of Honour'. Arranged by squadron, listing those killed in action in alphabetical order.MSS1519
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Cathcart, William Lance
Manuscript
Maker: Cathcart, William Lance
Thesis "The role of network broadcasting during the Second World War". PhD, the Ohio State University, 1970.MSS0935
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Catt , Mr C M
Manuscript
"The Blue Emu". Memoir of Charles Catt's service in the 460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with particular emphasis on RAAF ground crew or Blue Emus (the bird which did not fly) during the...MSS1121
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Cavanough, Mike (Driver)
Manuscript
Maker: Cavanough, Mike
Humorous autobiographical account titled "What some daddies did in the war", describing his enlistment in the second AIF, posting to Malaya, outbreak of war with Japan, the defence of Malaya and later...MSS1236
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Chapman, J A (Major-General, DSO)
Manuscript
Maker: Chapman, John Austin
TITLED "IMPRESSIONS DURING TOUR OF DUTY - USA", LECTURE COVERS AMERICAN ATTITUDE TO AUSTRALIA, THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY SET UP IN US, GENERAL IMPRESSIONS, VISITS TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, TELEVISION A...MSS0647
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Chapman, James A (Colonel, OBE)
Manuscript
Maker: Chapman, James Austin
TITLED "SOME GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE CAMPAIGN IN STATES, 1944-45", THE LECTURE BROADLY SURVEYS THE ITALIAN CAMAPIGN, COVERING TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE, THE THREE PHASES OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND PARTICUL...MSS0646
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Chapman, Ken
Manuscript
Maker: Chapman, Ken
Selection of articles written by Ken Chapman titled 'Departure from Kokoda', 'What is Courage?', 'Travel - the Army Way', 'Lae General Hospital - The Ward', 'Memories (Good and Bad)', and 'An Army Reu...MSS1742
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Chappell, Francis Roy (Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force)
Manuscript
Maker: Chappell, Francis Roy
Manuscript biography of Wing Commander Donald Teale Saville, DSO, DFC (b. 1903 d. 1943), an Australian who commanded two RAF bomber squadrons during W2. Covers his early life, pilot training, service ...MSS1384
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'Chapter 2: Ambon Offensive Operation' - history of Imperial Japanese Army unit on Ambon, Second World War
Manuscript
Maker: Unknown Japanese officer, Imperial Japanese Army
1. Original copy of a typescript of an official history of Imperial Japanese Army unit, 16th Army, on Ambon during Second World War, written by an unknown Imperial Japanese Army officer. 2. Translatio...MSS1912
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Chief Engineer Branch, First Australian Army
Manuscript
Typescript history of the Royal Australian Engineers operations in Solomon Islands, Bougainville and Torokina, (with 2 Aust Corps), New Guinea (with 6 Aust Div) and New Britain (with 5 & 11 Aust Div),...MSS0816
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Chief Signal Officer's Branch, HQ, BCOF
Manuscript
TITLED "REPORT FROM JAPAN", THE MANUSCRIPT IS AN OVERALL RECORD OF BCOF SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD 1946-1950. DIVIDED INTO 3 PARTS, (1) BCOF; (2) JAPANESE COMMUNICATIONS; (3) BCOF LINE AND W...MSS0644
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Chinn , DA Colonel & Allis, MW Major
Manuscript
Words and band music for the "March of the 2nd Division". This tells the history of the division since its formation in Egypt in 1915 until 1984. Words by Col David Chinn, Chief of Staff Headquarters ...MSS1041
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Chippendale, John William (b: 1919 - d: 2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Chippendale, John William
16 page typed memoir titled 'My time', written in 1997 by NX49101 Signalman (Sig) John William Chippendale, 8 Corps of Signals who was interned as a prisoner of war of the Japanese from 1942 until 194...MSS2114
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Clark, Alan (3rd squadron)
Manuscript
Maker: Clark, Alan
"Mussoloni and Pavelic - My Part in their Downfall: A Partisan Memoir" by Alan Clark. Chosen as a pilot, the manuscript talks about his training and his eventual posting overseas with the 3rd squadron...MSS1725
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Clark, David Herbert
Manuscript
Maker: Clark, David Herbert Lawton, Cherie
Manuscript titled 'Dave's way: A POW Memoir' compiled by Cherie Lawton in 2014 from taped cassettes containing the oral memoirs of the wartime experience of VX64170 Driver David Herbert Clark. Driver ...MSS2280
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1.Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart (Signalman, b: 1901) 2.Bowyer-Smyth, Sir Philip Weyland (Commodore, b: 1894 d. 1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart
Collection relating to the Second World War service of J90808 M602 Signalman Leslie Edward Stuart Clifford, HMAS Stuart, and Captain Sir Philip Weyland Bowyer-Smyth, HMAS Perth, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 -...MSS1226
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Cliff, Sidney MM (Gunner, d: 1988)
Manuscript
Maker: Cliff, Sidney
Autobiographical account titled "Swaddies at Sea", describing service as a wireless operator with the 1st Anti Aircraft Brigade Signals in the Middle East, Ceylon, and in New Guinea on the Sanananda T...MSS1235
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Coastwatchers: the part they played when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbour
Manuscript
Maker: Various Veale, Lionel Percy Vivian
Collection of three memoirs concerning Coastwatchers. Includes a 6 page typed memoir by NX41042 Sergeant Lionel Veale, M Special Unit Infantry Battalion, titled 'Coastwatchers: the part they played wh...MSS2005
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Codrington, Arthur John (NX2274, Corporal, 2/2nd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Boyle, Rebecca
Biographical manuscript titled 'My Life as a Soldier' detailing the service of NX2274 Cpl. Arthur John Codrington MID in the Second World War. Describes signals training in camp at Julis, Palestine in...MSS2166
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Codrington, Arthur John (NX2274, Corporal, 2/2nd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Codrington, Arthur John
Manuscript titled 'Escape from Greece (Tempe Gorge)'. Decribes the escape of NX2274 Cpl. Arthur John Codrington, MID, with other Australian and New Zealand soldiers from Greece to Palestine via Turkey...MSS2165
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Cohn , Mr Alan A
Manuscript
"World War ll Naval Service". Memoir of service with the Royal Australian Navy 1939-1945. Covers enlistment with the Naval Reserve, call up to active duty, training in Sydney, service at Harmon and Po...MSS1153
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COLEBATCH , Hal
Manuscript
Thesis "An examination of the sources, ideologies and political importance of peace movements in Australia from c. 1950 to 1965". Examines and documents key policies and strategies and forms of a numb...MSS1068
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Cole, Lewis Stanley (Corporal, b.1915 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Cole, Lewis Stanley
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX30682 Corporal (Cpl) Lewis Stanley Cole. Collection consists of an 11 page typed memoir written by Cole in his later life. It describes his e...MSS2188
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Collection of material relating to Salt: Australian Army Education Journal, Covers and Articles
Manuscript
Maker: Australian Army Education Service
'Salt: the Australian Army Education Journal' was a pocket-sized magazine that informed and entertained Australian servicemen and women during the Second World War. 'Salt' sought contributions from A...MSS1969
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Collyer , Mr David
Manuscript
"Airgraphs and Australia ". Three volume postal history using examples of philately as illustrations. The aim of the project was to " use archival sources to show the development, organisation, admini...MSS1154
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Colonel H S Plummer & Captain E L Atkins
Manuscript
Maker: Atkins, E L 'Ted' Plummer, Horace Sydney "Syd"
"Black and Yellow Triangles" The 2nd / 1st Machine Gun Battalion AIF Official History compiled by Colonel HS Plummer ED and Captain EL Atkins RL. Traces the battalion from raising in Rutherford, Pucka...MSS0955
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Commercial Vegetable Growing in the ACT
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, Norman Maxwell (Max)
Collection consists of a digital file (PDF) containing a 9 page manuscript titled "Commercial Vegetable Growing in the ACT' by Max Hill. Details the history of commercial vegetable growing in the Quea...MSS2136
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Conference on newspaper and broadcasting activities in relation to the war effort
Manuscript
Maker: Commonwealth of Australia
Book detailing the proceedings at the "Conference on newspaper and broadcast activities in relation to the war effort". The conference was held in Canberra on 10 February 1942 with participants inclu...MSS0653
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Cook, Halton Middleton (WX8270, Private, 11 Aust Port Maint Coy)
Manuscript
Maker: Cook, Halton Middleton
"Cooks in Uniform". A manuscript outlining the life of Halton Middleton Cook Jnr. including his service in the Second world War and the services of his family in both world wars.MSS1686
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Cook, Owen Joseph (Flying Officer, b.1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Cook, Owen Joseph
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 428456 Flying Officer Owen Joseph Cook, 75 (New Zealand) Bomber Squadron, RAF. Collection includes one manuscript entitled "Tiger Moths to four-e...MSS2235
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Cooksey, Bertrand J (Corporal, b: 1913)
Manuscript
Maker: Cooksey, Bertrand J
`Airfield Battle Veterans' describes the service life of an average RAAF serviceman operating in an active war zone. It is based on the experiences of B.J. Cooksey and details his RAAF training and wo...MSS1227
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Copley, Simon A
Manuscript
Maker: Copley, Simon A
Thesis "A comparative study of soldier settlement in South Australia and Victoria, 1943-1950". Examines the implementation of the dual soldier settlement policy following the "War Service Land Settlem...MSS0974
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Costelloe , Mr Max
Manuscript
"Them were the days...." a poem of the Anti Aircraft and Fortress Signals who fought in Milne Bay from 1943 to 1944. Written originally in 1949, by one of the unit's wireless operators.MSS1132
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Coupon Rationing in Australia during World War II: An exercise in muddling and bungling
Manuscript
Maker: Froude, Lorna Cecelia
Masters (Honours) thesis writing about the problems encountered in the planning, implementation and administration of rationing.MSS1806
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Cousens, W F (Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: Cousens, W F
Details experiences fighting the Japanese along the Kokoda track in 1942. Covers the fighting retreat to Ioribaiwa Ridge and the halting of the Japanese advance. (See also MSS0721).MSS0659
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Cousens, W F (Corporal, 2/16 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Cousens, W F
Manuscript titled "The Battle of Gona", recounting author's personal experiences of the battle. Describes marches, charges, casualties, patrols, capabilities of Australian and Japanese soldiers. The e...MSS0721
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Coutts, Ralph Alexander
Manuscript
Maker: Coutts, Ralph Alexander
Manuscript titled `Bloody but unbowed'. Memoirs of POW experience from time of his capture near Benghazi with the British 50th Division, internment at Tarhuna camp, movement to Camp 65 Apulia, Italy a...MSS1264
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Crane, Lucy Dorothea (Captain, b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Crane, Lucy Dorothea
Manuscript titled `What was it like to experience the Second World War?', recollects training and service in Melbourne and Enoggera with AWAS. Also describes period at Lae, New Guinea, mentioning an e...MSS1614