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  1. Barr, T A C, Private, MID (b.1891 - d.1951)

    Private Record

    Maker: Barr, T A C

    Diary of Scotsman who enlisted in the AIF in Sydney. Describes training at Randwick, embarkation, assembly of convoy at Sydney and sea voyage to Alexandria via Colombo. Records the Sydney-Emden battle...

    PR91/051

  2. Bartlett, Harold Lyle (Sapper, b.? - d.1916)

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    Maker: Bartlett, Harold Lyle

    Typed copy of a letter written by 204705 Sapper Harold Bartlett to his parents, H.E. and E.A. Bartlett, from France during the First World War

    PR01383

  3. Batten, Keith Carrington, Stoker

    Private Record

    Maker: Batten, Keith Carrington

    Diary kept by Batten during his service on HMAS Sydney from August 1939 to January 1941. Includes lecture notes, ship's missions and activities, news, voyages in Australian waters, Singapore, Colombo,...

    PR91/184

  4. Browning, John Fordham (Jack) (Lieutenant, b.1909 - d.?)

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    Maker: Browning, John Fordham (Jack)

    Collection of NX5897 John F (Jack) Browning relating to his service with 2/4 Battalion during the Second World War. It includes a letter, 17 June 1941 and a photograph of Browning with three other so...

    PR03192

  5. Bryant, Leonard Clyde M M (Lance Corporal b.1893 - d.1969)

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    Maker: Bryant, Leonard Clyde

    Detailed diary describing experiences as a stretcher bearer and caring for wounded in the trenches on the Western Front from 1916 to 1918. Includes vivid descriptions of heavy gas attacks near Armenti...

    PR00142

  6. Burling, Douglas (Lance Sergeant, 7th Div Ammunition Sub Park)

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    Maker: Burling, Douglas L

    LEAVE PASSES ISSUED TO BURLING IN THE MIDDLE EAST IN 1941. TICKETS. MAP OF ALEXANDRIA

    3DRL/7314

  7. Carnell, R (Sapper, 3rd Fld Coy, Rae, AIF)

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    Maker: Carnell, Reginald Wilfred

    DAILY ENTRY OF ACTIVITIES ON THE PENINSULA FROM APRIL UNTIL EVACUATED TO ALEXANDRIA IN NOV, 1915

    PR83/087

  8. Clark, George H.

    Private Record

    Maker: Clark, George H

    Two letters written by George H Clark to family and friends while serving with Army in Alexandria and Tel-el-Kebir during First World War. Other items in the collection incluce a photo postcard of Cl...

    PR01566

  9. Clohessy, Joseph (Private, b.1893 - d.1952)

    Private Record

    Maker: Clohessy, Joseph

    A collection consisting of an original 1914-1915 diary, typed transcript of the diary and 2 discharge certificates. The diary details the journey to Egypt, battles at sea, the landing at Gallipoli, th...

    PR00153

  10. Cook, George Sydney (Major, 2nd Bn, AIF, b.1885 - d.1972)

    Private Record

    Maker: Cook, George Sydney

    Detailed account of voyage from Sydney to Alexandria aboard HMAT Suffolk, including: sketches, musical sheets and notes on 'H' Company during August-December 1914.

    PR82/136

  11. Cooper, Rex Albert (Able Seaman, b.1920 - d.1941)

    Private Record

    Maker: Cooper, Rex Albert

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 21905 Able Seaman Rex Albert Cooper, HMAS Sydney, RAN. Collection consists of a telegram and diary. The telegram is to his mother for Mother's D...

    PR01950

  12. Corbin, John (Lieutenant-Colonel, b.1878 - d.1930)

    Private Record

    Maker: Corbin, John

    Collection relating to the First World War service of Lt Col John Corbin, Casualty Clearing Stations. Collection consists of three diaries which provide a detailed record of medical activities at Gal...

    PR00176

  13. Dunn, Arthur Edward (Sapper; b.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Dunn, Arthur

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX17665 Sapper Arthur Edward Dunn, 2/6 Field Company, RAE, AIF. Collection consists of one original handwritten letter written by Sapper Dunn and...

    PR82/066

  14. Edwards, Cecil Francis MM (Private, b.1895 - d.1948)

    Private Record

    Maker: Edwards, Cecil Francis

    Original diary describing training in Cairo and Alexandria, watching the landing at Gallipoli from on board ship, the high number of wounded, the 'great battle' and the number of trenches captured, be...

    PR00383

  15. Goldring, Leslie (Staff Sergeant, 12 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF)

    Private Record

    Maker: Goldring, Leslie

    DIARY MAINTAINED FROM EMBARKATION AT LEMNOS, DESCRIPTION OF THE LANDING AT ANZAC COVE, LATER LANDING AT CAPE HELLES AND THE BATTLE OF KRITHIA, RETURN TO ANZAC AND EVENTUAL EVACUATION TO MUDROS AND ALE...

    PR83/221

  16. Hallam, Richard (Warrant Officer), MID

    Private Record

    Maker: Hallam, Richard

    Papers (1941 - 1942) of Warrant Officer Richard Hallam during his service on the SS Nevasa in the Second World War. Items include letters to friends and family, copies of poetry written by other sold...

    PR01373

  17. Hammond, Majorie (Senior Nurse)

    Private Record

    Maker: Hammond, Majorie

    Letter written by Senior Nurse Majorie Hammond to her parents from Alexandria: 9 May 1941.

    PR01351

  18. Hannan, Michael Patrick (Private, b.1895 - d.1971)

    Private Record

    Maker: Hannan, Michael

    Collection relating to 4212 Private Michael Patrick Hannan, 2 Battalion, First World War. Collection comprises a diary, service documents and souvenirs relating to Hannan's time with the 2nd and 3rd ...

    PR01387

  19. Hohenhouse, William Paul (Chaplain)

    Private Record

    Maker: Hohenhouse, William Paul

    Collection relating to Chaplain William Paul Hohenhouse, 9 Division, Second World War. Collection comprises six diaries written by Hohenhouse documenting his service as a chaplain, 1940-1941. The en...

    PR03492

  20. 1. Holmes, Noel Arthur DCM (Flight Lieutenant, b.1894 - d.1966) 2. Holmes, Arthur (Captain)

    Private Record

    1. Collection consisting of original 1916 diary (and transcript) written when Corporal Holmes was serving with 13th Field Artillery Brigade, a copy of a play that was written about the day to day oper...

    PR00388

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