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  1. Amstutz, Hobart B (Minister, American and Internee, Changi)

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    Maker: Amstutz, Hobart B

    "AN AMSTUTZ NEWSLETTER" FOR FRIENDS COVERING THE PERIOD OF JAPANESE OCCUPATION AND INTERNMENT. "PRISON CAMP MINISTRIES" ALSO A COMMENTARY ON INTERNMENT. BOTH LETTERS PRINTED

    3DRL/7415(A)

  2. Anonymous

    Private Record

    Scrapbook maintained in Changi by a member of 13 A.G.H. Contains nominal roll and miscellaneous material such as recipes, lecture notes on farming, newspaper cuttings. Also includes photographs of per...

    PR91/038

  3. Anonymous (2nd Aust Convalescent Depot, AIF)

    Private Record

    NOTEBOOK WITH ROLL OF REMEDIAL CASES AND DETAILS OF TREATMENT, FILE OF AIF ROUTINE ORDERS ISSUED IN CHANGI POW CAMP; AND SIGNED JAPANESE INDUCED "ESCAPE" CLAUSE FOR MEMBERS OF THE AUST GENERAL HOSPITA...

    PR86/187

  4. Anonymous (POW, Changi)

    Private Record

    Account of the life of an army officer in Changi. Manuscript, notes and drawings included.

    3DRL/6355

  5. Anonymous (POW, Changi)

    Private Record

    HAND MADE PAPER MADE IN CHANGI. EXPLANATION WRITTEN ON THE PAPER AND COPY OF EXPLANATION ATTACHED.

    PR85/184

  6. Antill, Charles (Private)

    Private Record

    Maker: Antill, Charles

    Exercise book kept by Private Antill while a prisoner of the Japanese, into which he copied poems, recipes, some diary notes, drawings, and an astral chart.

    PR00036

  7. Arneil, Stanley F (Sergeant, b.1918 - d.1992)

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    Maker: Arneil, Stanley Foch

    ORIGINAL DIARY CONTAINING REGULAR ENTRIES DETAILING POW EXPERIENCES IN SINGAPORE AND CHANGI, MOVEMENT TO THAILAND WITH "F" FORCE, WORK ON THE RAILWAY AT SONGKURAI, ILLNESSES AND DEATHS UNDER HARSH CON...

    PR88/076

  8. Arthur, John (Staff Sergeant, 2/29th Bn AIF, POW)

    Private Record

    Maker: Arthur, John

    CASUALTY LIST COMPILED BY S/S ARTHUR WHILE A POW IN CHANGI PRISON. THE LIST CONTAINS BATTLE CASUALTIES FOR THE CAMPAIGN IN MALAYA AND SINGAPORE ISLAND AS WELL AS BATTALION STRENGTHS AND DATES OF VARIO...

    PR88/211

  9. Arthurson, Alexander Cyril (Corporal, 13th AGH, AIF)

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    Maker: Arthurson, Alexander Cyril 'Lex'

    Two pages of report compiled on the Australian rules football grand final held at Changi prisoner of war camp between prisoners representing 'Richmond' and 'Carlton' in October 1942.

    PR84/348

  10. Arthurson, Lex (Corporal)

    Private Record

    Maker: Arthurson, Alexander Cyril 'Lex'

    Records created by members of 13th Australian General Hospital largely in Changi. Include a personal notebook containing names and addresses, record of letters from home (date sent and received) medic...

    PR91/135

  11. Ashby, Hugh King (Civilian scientist)

    Private Record

    Maker: Ashby, Hugh King

    Collection relating to Hugh Ashby during the Second World War. Collection includes a memoir written by Ashby documenting his capture by the Japanese in Singapore after he joined the Straits Settlment...

    PR03218

  12. Atkinson, Charles William (Major, b.1914 - d.1942)

    Private Record

    Maker: Atkinson, Charles William De Little, Alan Giblin Watt, John Norman 'Jack'

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of WX11029 Major Charles William Atkinson, Chief auditor AIF Malaya, prisoner of War Selarang Barracks Changi Singapore, 1942-1943. Collection consi...

    AWM2016.52.5

  13. Australian Construction Authority

    Private Record

    Report by the Australian Construction Authority on the reconstruction of the Roman Catholic chapel, originally at Changi, at Duntroon. Includes historical background, details on its conservation and r...

    PR91/041

  14. Babb, Henry C (Chaplain, British Army and POW, Changi)

    Private Record

    Maker: Babb, Henry C

    DIARY MAINTAINED BY CHAPLAIN BABB WHILE ACCOMPANYING REPRESENTATIVES OF THE WAR GRAVES COMMISSION ALONG THE BURMA/THAILAND RAILWAY TO LOCATE POW CEMETERIES. THIS TOOK PLACE IN SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 1945...

    3DRL/6012(A)

  15. 1. Bayliss, Cliff (Lance Corporal); 2, Crispin, K

    Private Record

    Diary maintained while a prisoner of the Japanese by Bayliss from 5 May 1942 until his death, then by Crispin until December 1943. Provides a detailed daily record, commenting on food, work, treatment...

    PR00555

  16. Bell, Keith H

    Private Record

    Maker: Bell, Keith H

    Typescript diary written by Keith Bell, Federated Malay State Volunteer Force. The diary is divided into two sections, "My experiences while serving with No 1 Platoon A/S Company, 4th Pahang Battalion...

    PR03179

  17. Boreham, Godfrey James (Geoff) (Captain, 8 Division, Australian Army Service Corps b.1911 - d.1987)

    Private Record

    Maker: Boreham, Godfrey James

    MATERIAL RELATES TO PERIOD SPENT IN CAPTIVITY AS A POW IN CHANGI GAOL, SINGAPORE. MOST IS MAINLY CONCERNED WITH RATIONS. INCLUDES CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS ON PAPER MADE IN CHANGI

    PR90/055

  18. Broad, Edmund Scott (Driver)

    Private Record

    Maker: Broad, Edmund Scott

    Diary extracts recording aspects of his captivity in Changi and later transport to Japan, scrapbook of cigarette packets, medical records, sketches of POW life, poems related to activities and various...

    PR00155

  19. Brown, Arthur R (Captain, 4th Anti Tank Regt, AIF)

    Private Record

    Maker: Brown, Arthur Ronald

    Notebook maintained by donor in Changi prisoner of war camp containing nominal roll of No 1 group and various supplies available. Also contains a reference guide to artillery subjects drawn up by Capt...

    PR89/001

  20. Browne, Kevin James (Warrant Officer, b.1918 - d.1990)

    Private Record

    Maker: Browne, Kevin James

    Diaries describe experiences during the latter part of the campaign against the Japanese prior to the surrender, and imprisonment in Changi, where he was attached to the AIF pay office. Detailed daily...

    PR00531

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