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  1. Agar, Stephen L (Lieutenant, 2/4th Aust Fld Regt)

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    Maker: Agar, Stephen L

    Four pay books and wallet of Lieutenant Agar. Certificate of service. Declaration regarding loss of pay book. Papers regarding discharge and war related disability. Commissioning warrant.

    PR85/346

  2. Allen, Arthur Samuel 'Tubby' (Major General, b.1894 - d.1959)

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    Maker: Allen, Arthur Samuel 'Tubby'

    Collection relating to the First and Second World War service of Major General Arthur Samuel 'Tubby' Allen CB CBE DSO VD. Collection consists of First World War reports and speeches; Second World War...

    3DRL/4142

  3. Anderson, Archibald Simpson (Captain, Ramc and AAMC b.1891 - d.1974)

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    Maker: Anderson, Archibald Simpson

    DIARIES KEPT BY DOCTOR ANDERSON DETAILING HIS EXPERIENCES IN MEDICAL HOSPITALS IN FLANDERS AND MESOPOTAMIA. THE ENTRIES DESCRIBE MEDICAL TREATMENT GIVEN TO SOLDIERS, TROOP MOVEMENTS AND HIS DAILY ROUT...

    PR89/168

  4. Anonymous

    Private Record

    Collection consists of 2 anonymous poems: "Going Home" and "Pre-embarkation Leave"

    PR87/155

  5. Anonymous (AIF)

    Private Record

    DIARY KEPT FOR SEVERAL MONTHS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, 1941. BRIEF ENTRIES. DETAILS OF HMS IMPLACABLE, CARDS, NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS AND FRENCH SOLDIERS ID CARD

    PR87/234

  6. Arden, J

    Private Record

    Maker: Arden, Joe

    Letters sent to Joe Arden by various former railway workmates, now serving in 2nd AIF.

    3DRL/3472

  7. Aurousseau, Marcel (Captain, MC, 51st Bn, AIF)

    Private Record

    Maker: Aurousseau, Marcel

    Postcard photograph of No. 3 Depot Battalion in Western Australia. Field message book, blank. Mounted newspaper cutting describing morning tea with Captain Aurousseau after the presentation of his Mil...

    PR84/090

  8. Aust General Electric Co

    Private Record

    BOUND, TYPESCRIPT COPIES OF LETTERS FROM STAFF OF AGEC FROM VARIOUS FRONT LINE AREAS. 1914-1918

    3DRL/6185

  9. Australian Comforts Fund

    Private Record

    ACF account book showing receipts and expenditure at numerous locations in Middle East, Australia, and SWPA. Agencies include Australian Services Club, Salvation Army, YMCA, Anzac Club, Australian For...

    PR91/185

  10. Baker, D K (Colonel, Joint Intelligence Organisation)

    Private Record

    Maker: Baker, D K

    COPY OF WAR CABINET AGENDUM RELATED TO THE DEFENCE OF AUSTRALIA AS PRESENTED BY THE CHIEFS OF STAFF, INITIALLED ADDRESS GIVEN BY LT GEN B MONTGOMERY TO THE STAFF SCHOOL HAIFA AND ORIGINAL SURRENDER DO...

    PR84/269

  11. Bakewell, Tom Francis (Flying Officer, b.1921 - d.?)

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    Maker: Bakewell, Tom Francis

    Collection relating to the Second World War of Flying Officer, Tom Francis Bakewell, No 3 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists various orders and instructions; souvenirs; black and white photographs; v...

    PR83/219

  12. Ball, Henry John (Dvr, b.1889 - d.1962); Ball, Allan Ernest ( L/Cpl, b.1922 - d.?)

    Private Record

    Maker: Ball, Allan Ernest Ball, Henry John

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of brothers Driver John Henry Ball, 23 Battalion and 2 Machine Gun Battalion; and Lance Corporal Allan Ernest Ball, 2/5th Field Ambulance. Collecti...

    PR89/038

  13. Barnett, F A (Sister, 2/2nd Australian General Hospital, AIF )

    Private Record

    Maker: Barnett, F A

    LETTERS BY SISTER BARNETT TO HER SISTER FROM EGYPT AND PALESTINE GIVING GENERAL COMMENTS ON CONDITIONS ESPECIALLY HOSPITAL CONDITIONS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES

    PR89/067

  14. Bartlett, Hallett Robertson (Hal) (Flying Officer)

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    Maker: Bartlett, Hallett Robertson (Hal) Various alpha lithograph

    Collection relating to 267553 Flying Officer Hallett R Bartlett, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). It comprises three diaries covering Bartlett's Second World War experiences in the Middle East, ini...

    PR03279

  15. Bastow, H M (Gunner, 2/3 Field Artillery Regiment)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bastow, H M

    FLAG WAS GIVEN TO GUNNER BASTOW BY A YOUNG GIRL. HE CARRIED IT THROUGHOUT THE WAR, ANNOTATING IT WITH THE NAMES OF PLACES WHERE HIS REGIMENT WAS ON ACTIVE SERVICE. AFTER THE WAR HE RETURNED THE FLAG T...

    PR90/046

  16. Beavis, Leslie Ellis CB CBE DSO (Major General, b.1895)

    Private Record

    Maker: Beavis, Leslie Ellis

    Large collection of diverse papers relating to the Army career of Major General (Maj Gen) Beavis, from his cadet days, service in the First and Second World Wars and post-war occupations. Includes dia...

    PR91/009

  17. Beresford, Sir George De La P (Major General) CB, MC, Commander 4th Cavalry Bde (b.1885 - d.?)

    Private Record

    Maker: Beresford, George De La Poer

    NARRATIVE OF OPERATIONS AND PART OF WAR DIARY OF 12TH CAVALRY BDE. INTELLIGENCE SUMMARIES FOR "HODSON'S HORSE". LIST OF OFFICERS JOINING AND LEAVING REGIMENT. NOMINAL ROLL AND OTHER INFORMATION "HODSO...

    PR84/006

  18. Berry, Ron M (Private)

    Private Record

    Maker: Berry, Ron Mirfield

    DIARY OF SERVICE COVERING ENLISTMENT AND VOYAGE TO MIDDLE EAST, ACTION AT TOBRUK AND MOVE TO SYRIA. ALSO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND SERVICE IN NEW GUINEA. VERY DETAILED. Copy of the Official History volu...

    PR84/021

  19. Betts, Richard C (Lieutenant, 2/15th Bn, AIF)

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    Maker: Betts, Richard C

    NOTEBOOKS AND LECTURE NOTES KEPT WHILE ON OFFICER TRAINING AT DUNTROON AND A BRIEF ACCOUNT BY BETTS OF HIS WOUNDING AT EL ALAMEIN

    PR89/161

  20. Bibra, Kenneth Charles von (Private, b.1911 - d.1941)

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    Maker: Bibra, Kenneth Charles von

    Collection of ninety five original letters written by Private von Bibra to his wife during service overseas with the 2nd AIF. Von Bibra served with 2/14 Battalion and was killed in action in Syria in ...

    PR01741

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