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  1. Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieutenant b.1923)

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    Maker: Adams, Peter W

    Midshipman's log kept while aboard HMAS Shropshire. Provides a detailed record of training and sea trials, shipboard life, re-fit including the installation of anti-aircraft radar, gunnery duries, act...

    PR00174

  2. Agland, Herbert (Private, NSW Mounted Rifles)

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    Maker: Agland, Herbert

    Discharge certificate following completion of service and nominal roll chart showing individual participation in general engagements and skirmishes 1899-1900.

    PR82/108

  3. Agnew, Ainslie F (Captain, 109 Australian General Hospital, AIF)

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    Maker: Agnew, Ainslie F

    AMF ARMY DRIVING LICENCE, LETTERS RECEIVED WHILE SERVING ABOARD HMAS WANGANELLA AND CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

    PR83/203

  4. Agnew, James F (Captain, Australian Army Medical Corps)

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    Maker: Agnew, James F

    LETTER WRITTEN TO THE AGNEW FAMILY, COMMISSION ISSUED TO CAPT AGNEW AND OBITUARY FROM "THE MESSENGER" CONCERNING HIS DEATH

    PR83/201

  5. Albinski, Henry Stephen

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    Maker: Albinski, Henry Stephen

    Thesis examines Australia's search for regional security in South East Asia; historical perspective on trade and security protection and search for allies. Includes chapter on the rise of Japan and WW...

    PRMF0071

  6. Ali, Clement R (Private, 15th Fld Baking Platoon)

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    Maker: Ali, Clement R

    SOLDIER'S RECORD OF SERVICE BOOK OF ALI. DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE BOOK OF ALI

    3DRL/7327(A)

  7. Allan, Duncan (Private b.1851)

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    Maker: Allan, Duncan

    Newspaper report regarding Allen's presentation to the Prince of Wales and his return to Australia at 65 years of age. Letter from Major D Thomson re Allen's conduct in action (copy only.

    2DRL/0107

  8. Allan, Effie

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    Maker: Allan, Euphemia McMurdo

    Poem composed by Effie Allan with a pair of socks she had knitted for a soldier on the Western Front. The poem is patriotic with a touch of humour; copy of poem; group photograph featuring E. Allan, w...

    PR00083

  9. Amos, Clarendon M (Sapper, 1 Fld Sqn, Aust Engineers)

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    Maker: Amos, Clarendon M

    CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE

    3DRL/6860

  10. Anderson, Gwenoth H (Sergeant, No. 5 WAAAF Depot, WAAAF b.1924)

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    Maker: Anderson, Gwenoth H

    IDENTITY PASS, LEAVE CARDS, TRAM AND BUS CONCESSION CERTIFICATE AND PAY BOOK OF ANDERSON. PAMPHLET ON THE WAAAF. ORDERS OF SERVICE FOR VE DAY SERVICE AT AWM, REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE, 1945 AND UNVEILIN...

    PR89/062

  11. Anonymous

    Private Record

    File of unknown origin titled "Trading with the Enemy". Papers cover Australian legislation covering trade with enemy, sale enemy shares on Australian stock exchanges, lists companies owned/controlled...

    1DRL/0670

  12. Anonymous

    Private Record

    Maker: Anonymous

    Correspondence between Sneddon family members in Australia, France and the Netherlands, 1916 - 1928.

    PR01527

  13. Anonymous

    Private Record

    SOUVENIR BOOKMARK AND NOTE (1915) SENT TO A MOTHER ON THE DEPARTURE OF HER SONS FOR OVERSEAS SERVICE AND POEM "IF" FROM THE SECOND WORLD WAR

    PR86/184

  14. Anonymous

    Private Record

    LIST OF HOME ADDRESSES OF ALLIED CENTRAL BUREAU PERSONNEL

    PR86/017

  15. Anonymous (Civilians, Members of YWCA)

    Private Record

    LETTERS FROM "CARRIE" TO HER SISTER "DOLLY" DISCUSS HOMEFRONT ACTIVITIES INCLUDING SOME MENTION OF WOMEN'S WAR WORK. DISCUSS MENZIES AND THE WAR. MENTION THE CHISHOLMS (SEE PR85/292) ALSO 6 LETTERS FR...

    PR85/292A

  16. 2/1 Anti Aircraft Brigade, Australian Army Service Corps and 2/142 General Transport Company.

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    Maker: Various

    Papers of the 2/1 Anti Aircraft Brigade Unit Association, Australian Army Corps and 2/142 General Transport Company, 1949-1984. The papers were collected by VX27075 Lieutenant Colin Arthur Marshall o...

    PR03090

  17. Austin, Maurice 'Bunny' (Brigadier, DSO, OBE)

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    Maker: Austin, Maurice

    This collection reflects Brigadier Austin's lifelong interest in 19th century Australian military history. Included are Brigadier Austin's files of news clippings, files of research notes and associat...

    PR86/062

  18. Australia and New Zealand UNTAC Association

    Private Record

    UNTAC nominal roll, Association newsletters issues 1 and 2 , bundle of papers including article about Veterans' entitlements and nominal roll of association members.

    PR00629

  19. Australian Cadet Corps

    Private Record

    EXTRACTS TAKEN FROM VARIOUS NEWSPAPERS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RSL (VIC), CONCERNING THE FATE OF THE CADET MOVEMENT. DONOR WAS A MEMBER OF THE RSL (VIC) DEFENCE SUB COMMITTEE

    PR84/246

  20. Australian Comforts Fund

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    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

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