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  1. Anonymous

    Manuscript

    Article entitled "Army riddles strange devices and their meaning" by "Observer". Concerns the abolition of metal distinguishing badges and numerals. Worn on shoulder strap by Australian soldiers and t...

    MSS0849

  2. Anonymous

    Manuscript

    MANUSCRIPT TITLED "HISTORY OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE, AIF IN EGYPT". COVERS PERIOD 1916-1918, 1ST AND 2ND SIGNAL SQUADRONS, CABLE SECTION, WIRELESS SECTION, AIRLINE SECTION, ADMINISTRATION. INCLUDES LISTS...

    MSS0669

  3. Barter, Margaret Ann

    Manuscript

    Maker: Barter, Margaret Ann

    This Ph.D thesis explores the collective experience of 2/2 Battalion members from October/November 1939 to disbandment in February 1946 as well as examining the men's varied and fluctuating responses ...

    MSS1528

  4. Bastian, Henry John (Warrant Officer) 1917-1989

    Manuscript

    Maker: Bastian, Henry John

    Manuscript written by Warrant Officier Henry John Bastian, "Harry, why we don't forget". Bastian documents his enlistment in the Royal Australian Air Force as a trainee pilot, training at Tamworth an...

    MSS1566

  5. Berrie, George Lachlan (Lieutenant b: 1881 d: 1964)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Berrie, George Lachlan

    The original manuscript for the book 'Under Furred Hats' written by G.L. Berrie and published in 1919. The manuscript describes the career of the 6th Light Horse Regiment from December 1914 to August ...

    MSS0871

  6. Besley, Harvey

    Manuscript

    Maker: Besley, Harvey

    "Six Year in Uniform". Reminiscences based on original diaries, papers and experiences. Includes information on Flight Sergeant Besley's enlistment with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and discu...

    MSS1056

  7. Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas

    Manuscript

    Maker: Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 14 Sapper (Spr) Hubert (Bert) Douglas Billings who served with 1st Signal Troop, Australian Engineers and 1st Light Horse Brigade in Egypt, Gallip...

    MSS1022

  8. 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

  9. Carne, William Albert Claude (Lieutenant, 6 Machine Gun Company, 2 Machine Gun Battalion, AIF b: 1884)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Carne, William Albert Claude

    NOTES, CORRESPONDENCE AND RECORDS USED TO COMPILE "IN GOOD COMPANY" THE HISTORY OF THE 6 MACHINE GUN COMPANY, 1915-1919. INCLUDES EXTRACTS FROM OFFICIAL UNIT DIARIES AND RECORDS, COMMENTS FROM THE DIA...

    MSS1344

  10. Chauvel, Sir Henry George (Harry) (General, b.1865 - d.1945)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Chauvel, Henry George (Harry)

    Annotated typescript autobiography of the military career of General Sir "Harry" Chauvel. Account briefly relates his early service in the Clarence River district, movement to the Queensland Permanent...

    MSS1406

  11. 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

  12. Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman, Private, MM, b: 1890 d: 1927

    Manuscript

    Maker: Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman

    Original notes and transcript copy related to the history of the 8 Field Ambulance from its inception at Mitcham Camp, Adelaide on 4 August 1915, movement to Egypt and later France. Account covers the...

    MSS1400

  13. Colman, William Russel Goodwin (Lieutenant, MC, 27 Battalion, AIF b: 1897 d: 1966)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Colman, William Russell Goodwin

    UNPUBLISHED TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "THERE AND BACK" ENTERED IN THE RSSILA CENTENARY WAR NOVEL COMPETITION. SET IN EGYPT, FRANCE, BELGIUM AND AUSTRALIA AND BASED ON THE AUTHOR'S OWN EXPERIENCES, THIS ACCO...

    MSS1357

  14. Cooke, Simon and Froud, Anna

    Manuscript

    Maker: Cooke, Simon Froud, Anna

    Manuscript titled "The Australian War Records Section" describes the establishment of that section (AWRS), modelled on the Canadian War Records Section, the development of the AWRS, staffing, organisa...

    MSS1536

  15. Corlette, Bernard Christian (Captain, b.1896 - d.?)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Corlette, Bernard Christian

    "Memoirs of B.C. Corlette" by Bernard Christian Corlette. Served in WW1 with 1 Australian Divisional Train in Egypt and then in France, transporting a water cart and other supplies. (Served in WW2 as...

    MSS1734

  16. Craig, G F, Mr

    Manuscript

    Maker: Craig, G F

    Manuscript titled `A History of the Soldiers and Nurses of Stanley and Hurdle Flat in the 1914-1918 War'. This is a compilation of extracts from Beechworth Ovens and Murray Advertiser newspapers, main...

    MSS1488

  17. Dadswell, Henry William (Sapper)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Dadswell, Henry William

    Personal war diary "Diary of a Sapper" written in narrative. Records enlistment, signals training, comments on travels and local inhabitants, attitude to NCOs accommodation, military activities, leave...

    MSS0828

  18. Daintree, Charles Marshall (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1907)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Daintree, Charles Marshall

    'AIF Abroad': Some Recollections of My War Years 1939 to 1945' describes Daintree's life beginning with his early life, then going on to his schooling, pre-war career as a teacher and then as a traine...

    MSS1509

  19. Dean, Gordon (Sapper b: 1917)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Dean, Gordon

    Manuscript titled `One Day the Sun Will Shine', recollecting experiences with 2/2 Field Company,. Covers enlistment, training, sea voyages, leave, active service in numerous theatres, post war life, w...

    MSS1480

  20. Dodd, Arthur William, DSO, MC (Major, d.1961)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Dodd, Arthur William

    Photocopy of typescript account of actions of 6th Battery and the personal experiences of its commander. Covers the formation of the battery, the collision of troopships "Ascanius" and "Shropshire", E...

    MSS0818

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