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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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"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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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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Beyond Federation: Australians forging their nation - the first twenty years, 1901-1921
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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
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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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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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Fiveash, Herbert Edward (Private, b: 1895, d: 1964)
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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
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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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Historical Studies Section, Department of Defence
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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McCrory, Norbert Joseph (Leading Stoker, 1892-1944)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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)
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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