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McCrory, Norbert Joseph (Leading Stoker, 1892-1944)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Leading Stoker Norbert Joseph McCrory (1892-1944). McCrory joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as an Officers Steward in 1911 and purchased his discharge fr...MSS1890
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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)
Manuscript
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
Manuscript
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
Manuscript
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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Speed, FW Brigadier
Manuscript
Maker: Speed
Manuscript a case study of the leadership of Sir John Monash in his military, industrial and commercial endeavours. Details the early life of Monash, the First World War (WW1) period, his time as firs...MSS0873
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Starr, Lady Alison
Manuscript
Maker: Starr, Lady Alison
Manuscript biography of Major General Hon Sir Neville Howse, VC, KCB, KCMG, DMS . Covers his early years in England, service in Boer War, medical practice in Orange, NSW, prior to First World War, hi...MSS1376
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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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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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Tilbrook , Major JD
Manuscript
"The History of RAEME". Authorised unit history of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers from the inception of the corps, through all major conflicts in which it has been involved. ...MSS1176
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Tregurtha, Frank Clinton M.I.D. (Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Tregurtha, Frank Clinton MID
Autobiographical manuscript, describing service in RAN between 1929-1949 (including service with Royal Navy 1938-1941). Covers enlistment, training and service as a radar and wireless technical office...MSS1454
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War and Peace in Western Australia: The Impact of the Great War on Westralian Ideology, Politics and Society 1914 to 1926.
Manuscript
Maker: Oliver, Bobbie
PhD thesis from the Department of History, University of Western Australia. This thesis examines Western Australia during the years 1914 to 1926, revealing that the Great War had a profound impact on ...MSS1832
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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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Webb, George Tennyson (Am)
Manuscript
Maker: Webb, George Tennyson
BIOGRAPHICAL MEMOIR OF MAJOR-GENERAL HEATHCOTE HOWARD HAMMER, CBE, DSO AND BAR, ED (1905-1961). COVERS INTER WAR MILITIA AND ARMY SHIELD FOR CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING AND HAMMER'S LEADERSHIP OF THE 2/48 B...MSS1379
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White , Richard
Manuscript
"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
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Wood, William O.B.E. (Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Wood, William O B E
Autobiographical manuscript titled `The trials, achivements, confessions and adventures in many lands of a well known Sydney physician', spans Dr Wood's life from childhood through to 92 years of age....MSS1567