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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
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Andrews, Eric M., Associate Professor b: 1933
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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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"A Praise That Never Ages": The Australian War Memorial and the "national" interpretation of the First World War, 1922-35
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Maker: Melrose, Craig
PhD thesis discussing how the Australian War Memorial interpreted the First World War and what effect that interpretation had on Australia.MSS1810
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'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939'
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Maker: Spencer, Alex M
Bound and typed manuscript titled 'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939', written by Alex M Spencer and submitted as a dissertation to the Graduate Faculty of Aubu...MSS1906
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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TYPESCRIPTS, MOCK-UP, ARTWORK AND NOTES USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF AN UNPUBLISHED PHOTOGRAPHIC BOOK ENTITLED "THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL"MSS1348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
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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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Boyd, Erle Alwyn Greglach (Chief Petty Officer 1892 - 1970)
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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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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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Candy, Philip C
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Maker: Candy, Philip C
Chapter on history of the Cadet Movement in Victoria. Covers military and administrative history context, the development at the major public schools, regulations, arms and uniform requirements, achie...MSS0755
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Chinn , DA Colonel & Allis, MW Major
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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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David CAMPBELL , Anders BOSERUP , J L RICHARDSON , Malcolm SAUNDERS
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Working papers issued by the Peace Research Centre Research School of Pacific Studies, Australian National University. David CAMPBELL "Australian Public Opinion on National Security issues" examines o...MSS1105
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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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History of the Australian Army
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Maker: Australian Army
5p typed document outlining the history of the Australian Army from pre-federation through to the 1960s. Briefly covers the Sudan War, Boer War, World War I, inter-war period, World War II, interim ar...MSS1991
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Hurley, GEW Brigadier, OBE
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Maker: Hurley, Gordon Edward William
"The history of Ballarat's early military regiments". A paper delivered to the Ballarat Historical Society by Brigadier GEW Hurley, outlining the development of military units in the Ballarat district...MSS0889
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Hyslop , Mr Robert
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"The story of the Emden Bell". Recounts the events surrounding the acquisition of the ship's bell off the Emden, the loss of the bell from display in the Memorial and the eventual relocation and re di...MSS1199
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Jerrold, Douglas
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Maker: Jerrold, Douglas
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "THE LIE ABOUT THE WAR", A CRITICISM OF CERTAIN UNDERLYING ASSUMPTIONS IN SOME OF THE LITERATURE REGARDING THE WAR OF 1914-1918. THE AUTHOR IS CONCERNED WITH THE DEMAND FOR WAR LITER...MSS0674
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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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LAVER , Brian
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Thesis "The Society of Friends in Queensland 1861-1960's". Examines the establishment of a working definition for the religious philosophy of the Quakers, the problem of a minority group & extension o...MSS1002
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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)
Manuscript
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)
Manuscript
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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Oakes, Roland Frank (Roly) (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1896 - d.1986)
Manuscript
Maker: Oakes, Roland Frank
"Work and be happy". Autobiographical account covering Oakes' life, particularly his training as a Duntroon cadet, his enlistment at the outbreak of war in 1914, action in France, transfer to the Roya...MSS1037
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Pixley, Norman Stewart, CMG, MBE, VRD (Commander, b: 1898)
Manuscript
Maker: Pixley, Norman Stewart
'The Queensland Marine Defence Force' by N.S. Pixley. This manuscript is a history of the Queensland Marine Defence Force from its inception in 1882 on the recommendations of Sir William Jervois until...MSS1220
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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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Ricketts, H G (Warrant Officer I)
Manuscript
Maker: Ricketts, H G
Collection includes papers related to the history of Middle Head and Mosman, NSW, and a biography of William Throsby Bridges compiled by Warrant Officer 1 H G Ricketts, 1971. Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains...MSS0762
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Ridley, Alan R
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Maker: Ridley, Alan R
Collection of documents relating to the development of Australian artillery. Includes a list of sources (c. 1982) plus incomplete set of pages for "The History of Forts, Garrisons and Coastal Defence ...MSS0872
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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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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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SKUDDER , Susan M
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Thesis "Bringing it Home : New Zealand responses to the Spanish Civil War 1936 to 1939". Discussion of New Zealand's attitudes to and involvement in the Spanish Civil War, 1936 to 1939. Examines the g...MSS1152
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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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The collected verses of Rebecca and Harry Morton / by Clive Morton
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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 "digger" hat, the badge and the emu plume
Manuscript
Maker: Peacock, Robert Knox
Hard bound manuscript containing a handwritten transcript of Peacock's talk 'The 'Digger' hat, the badge and the emu plume' broadcast over Melbourne radio station 3UZ on Wednesday, January 4th, 1939. ...MSS1990
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The Life and Works of Emil Lawrence Sodersten
Manuscript
Maker: Biazos, Poppy
Dissertation for the degree of Bachelor of Architecture. Thesis examining the Australian War Memorial among other buildings designed by the architect Emil Sodersten.MSS1833
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Warner, Herbert Frank (Corporal) - 'Bert Warner in the Australian Army 1929-36 and 1939-45'
Manuscript
Maker: Hobbins, Peter
Digital manuscript, 'Bert Warner in the Australian Army 1929-36 and 1939-45', by Peter Hobbins. The manuscript is an account of the service of Herbert Frank Warner (240541, WP5981 and WX4535, Corporal...MSS1922
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White , Richard
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"Bluebells in Fogtown : Australians' first impressions of England 1860-1940". Examines the first impressions of some Australians who made the journey to London between 1860 and 1940. This group includ...MSS1066
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Wilkins, John Murray, Commander
Manuscript
Maker: Wilkins, John Murray
Wilkins "Brief History of the Royal Australian Naval Reserves and the Early Colonial Days 1859-1976". Covers depots, ships, regulations, includes photographs. Concentrates on VictoriaMSS0807