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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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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    UNPUBLISHED TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "THERE AND BACK" ENTERED IN THE RSSILA CENTENARY WAR NOVEL COMPETITION.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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Faragher, Noni

    Manuscript

    Maker: Faragher, Noni

    Titled `Prelude, Fugue, and Variations: Some Letters of a First War Army Chaplain'. Letters from a young army chaplain to his teenage girlfriend during the First World War. The author uses the letters...

    MSS1207

  15. 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

  16. Forsyth, Reginald James Thomas (Corporal)

    Manuscript

    Maker: Forsyth, Reginald James Thomas

    L.C. Forsyth has transcribed his brother Reginald's war time diaries for the period 23 February 1916 until 31 December 1917, and a part of his flying log book, to tell the story of Reg's WWI experienc...

    MSS1276

  17. Gilchrist, Hugh

    Manuscript

    Maker: Gilchrist, Hugh

    Typed carbon copies of the first draft of two sub-chapters of a book on the history of Australian Greek relations, written by Hugh Gilchrist prior in 1978. The chapters are titled 'The Nurses', concer...

    MSS0773

  18. Gray, Alfred (4203, Private, 14 Battalion)

    Manuscript

    "In the Hands of the Hun: Experiences of Private Alfred Gray, of Kyneton". First World War memoirs by 4203 Private Alfred Grey who served with the 14th Battalion. He trained in Egypt and was sent to t...

    MSS1690

  19. 1. Gullett, Henry Somer 2. Barrett, Charles (Co-Editors) (1. Captain, Official War Correspondent 2. Corporal)

    Manuscript

    EDITED TYPESCRIPTS, MANUSCRIPTS AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS OF ARTICLES AND POETRY USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF "AUSTRALIA IN PALESTINE". ALSO INCLUDES A PRE-PRODUCTION PAMPHLET CALLING FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF ...

    MSS1351

  20. "History of 1502 Corporal Hubert De Vere Alexander BE and the 4th Field Company Australian Engineers, Gallipoli, Egypt, France, 1914-1919" by Ray Samuel RFD

    Manuscript

    Maker: Samuel, Ray

    Typed manuscript titled "History of 1502 Corporal Hubert De Vere Alexander BE and the 4th Field Company Australian Engineers, AIF, Gallipoli, Egypt, France, 1914-1919", written by Ray Samuel RFD. The ...

    MSS2218

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