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  1. 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

  2. "A Praise That Never Ages": The Australian War Memorial and the "national" interpretation of the First World War, 1922-35

    Manuscript

    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

  3. 'A third option: Imperial Air Defense and the Pacific Dominions, 1918-1939'

    Manuscript

    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

  4. Bell, Jenny

    Manuscript

    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

  5. Beyond Federation: Australians forging their nation - the first twenty years, 1901-1921

    Manuscript

    Maker: Young, Catherine

    75 Page manuscript. The manuscript examines a number of key events from the first 20 years after federation, except the First World War. Events and periods discussed include: The visit of the 'Great W...

    MSS2070

  6. 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

  7. Candy, Philip C

    Manuscript

    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

  8. 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

  9. David CAMPBELL , Anders BOSERUP , J L RICHARDSON , Malcolm SAUNDERS

    Manuscript

    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

  10. Fiveash, Herbert Edward (Private, b: 1895, d: 1964)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Fiveash, Herbert Edward

    `Private Memories: A Family Legacy'. This manuscript details the first 25 years (1895-1920) of the life and times of Herbert Fiveash. It covers his childhood in England, his emigration to Australia, h...

    MSS1217

  11. Gower, Stephen N

    Manuscript

    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

  12. Historical Studies Section, Department of Defence

    Manuscript

    Descriptive analyses prepared by the Historical Studies and Information Section, Department of Defence, related to the procurement of HMA vessels `Albatross', `Sydney', and `Melbourne', 1918-1947.

    MSS1277

  13. History of the Australian Army

    Manuscript

    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

  14. Horner, David

    Manuscript

    Maker: Horner, David Murray

    Extensive manuscript titled `The gunners: a history of Australian Artillery'. Covers establishment of artillery with British troops for colonial defence purposes, establishment of a Volunteer Artiller...

    MSS1601

  15. Hurley, GEW Brigadier, OBE

    Manuscript

    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

  16. Hyslop , Mr Robert

    Manuscript

    "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

  17. Jones, George, Sir (Air Marshal, KBE, DFC, CB)

    Manuscript

    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

  18. LAVER , Brian

    Manuscript

    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

  19. Lynam, Mervin Lorn

    Manuscript

    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

  20. Mackinlay, Gordon Angus

    Manuscript

    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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