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  1. Andrews, C Joan

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    Black and white print of an Australian built DAP Bristol Beaufort VIII aircraft, serial A9-700 in flight over Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1944. Signatures and autographs of staff of the Jig and Tool Desig...

    PR02054

  2. Atherton, Lawrence "Snowy" MM, (Private, b.1896 - d.1980)

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    Maker: Atherton, Lawrence 'Snowy'

    A collection consisting of 2 diaries, newspaper clippings, a postcards and a photograph. The diaries detail Pte Atherton's training in Egypt, the journey to France, the fighting, being shot at whilst ...

    PR00381

  3. Australian Vietnam Force National Reunion

    Private Record

    PAMPHLET MATERIAL ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE AVF NATIONAL REUNION IN SYDNEY 3-4 OCT 1987 INCLUDING VIETNAM VETERANS COUNSELLING SERVICE BOOKLET, "HOMECOMINGS"

    PR87/216

  4. Ayling, Steven Henry (Lieutenant Colonel)

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    Maker: Ayling, Stephen Henry

    Diaries kept by Lt. Col. Ayling during his tour to Cambodia as part of UNTAC (United Nations Transitional Authority). The diaries contain details on the initial preparation and planning for the trip, ...

    PR00372

  5. Bean, Dr Charles Edwin Woodrow

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    Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)

    Correspondence of Dr Charles Bean in relation to the Australian War Memorial, 1925 - 1942.

    PR01618

  6. Bell, William John (Sergeant, b.1890 - d.1918)

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    Maker: Bell, William John

    Collection relating to service of 53 Sergeant William John Bell, 1 Light Horse Field Ambulance, ANZAC and Egypt, 1914-1917. Collection includes diary kept by Bell with movements and locations.

    1DRL/0110

  7. Beveridge, Sidney Alexander (Chaplain, b.? - d.?)

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    Maker: Beveridge, Sidney Alexander

    Various papers describe his general work with the troops; character and religious attitude of the men; comments on the status and role of chaplains; the non recognition of service and pay not being co...

    1DRL/0618

  8. Birdwood, Lord William Riddell (Field Marshal, b.1865 - d.1951)

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    Maker: Birdwood, William Riddell Various

    Collection of papers relating to Field Marshal Lord William Riddell Birdwood, commander of the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. The papers consist of diaries, correspondence, draf...

    3DRL/3376

  9. Bishop, Sydney George (Private, 60th Bn d.1916)

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    Maker: Bishop, Sydney G

    Poster/Certificate presented to Private Bishop's family by the City of Fitzroy to Commemorate Private Bishop's death in action on 27 November 1916.

    3DRL/4159

  10. Blacket, G C (Sergeant, RAAF and POW, Germany)

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    Maker: Blacket, Geoffrey Caleb

    DIARY DESCRIBING MARCH BY POW'S THROUGH GERMANY PRIOR TO LIBERATION. ALSO INCLUDES DETAILS OF VOYAGE FROM SYDNEY TO SAN FRANCISCO AND BEING STATIONED IN ENGLAND. CONTAINS ADDRESSES, LISTS OF BOOKS REA...

    PR85/299

  11. Black, Robert Hughes (Professor, b.1917 - d.1988)

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    Maker: Black, Robert Hughes

    Papers of Professor Robert Hughes Black who was an Australian Army Medical Corps captain and physician at LHQ Medical Research Unit, Cairns during the Second World War (1941 - 1946). The papers includ...

    PR01437

  12. Blau, Edgar James (Midshipman, b.1922 - d.2005)

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    Maker: Blau, Edgar James

    Collection relating to Midshipman (later Lieutenant Commander) Edgar Blau, Royal Australian Navy. It comprises a journal written by Blau while a Midshipman serving on HMAS Canberra, 1940-1942 and copi...

    PR03441

  13. Bovill, David Henry (Petty Officer-Stoker)

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    Maker: Bovill, Yvonne Phyllis

    Collection relating to Petty Officer David H Bovill, Royal Australian Navy and his wife Yvonne Bovill. The collection comprises two letters, dated 18 October 1954 and 13 January 1955, written by Yvo...

    PR03378

  14. Boyd, Beryl `Betsy' Irving (Driver, b.1916)

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    Maker: Leemon, Beryl Irving (Betsy)

    NOMINAL ROLL OF AWAS WHO SERVED IN 2 AUST AMBULANCE CAR COY, 1942-1946. "ONE DRIVERS RECOLLECTIONS", AN ACCOUNT OF DRIVING DUTIES IN SYDNEY AND RURAL NSW

    PR84/236

  15. Brand, Charles Henry, CB, CMG, CVO, DSO, (Major General, b.1873 - d.1961)

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    Maker: Brand, Charles Henry

    BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES. NOTES ON BRAND. LECTURES ON MECHANIZATION, STRATEGIC INTER RELATIONSHIP OF THE 3 FORCES, AND MILITARY OPERATIONS IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM. NOTES ON LEADERSHIP AND DISCIPLINE, THE GALL...

    3DRL/2750

  16. Bray, Jane (Volunteer, Women's Australian National Services)

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    Maker: Various

    Collection relating to the Second World War civilian and home-front volunteer experience of Jane Bray of Kogarah, New South Wales. Bray was a member of the Women's Australian National Services, Kogar...

    PR03555

  17. Bruce, John (1. Sergeant, 7th Battery, 3rd FAB, AIF 2. Sergeant, 7th Bn & Lieutenant, Hvy Anti Aircraft b.1897)

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    Maker: Bruce, John

    CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SGT BRUCE AND HIS BROTHER, SOME IN FRENCH. DETAILED LISTING OF ACTIVITIES FROM ENLISTMENT IN SYDNEY, ACTIVE SERVICE IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM AND RETURN ON HMAT PERSIC. OTHER PAPERS...

    PR87/115

  18. Bruce, Leonard Leslie (Gunner, b.1913 - d.1942)

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    Maker: Bruce, Leonard Leslie

    Papers of NX29690 Gunner Leonard Leslie Bruce. Bruce trained with 2 Battery Australian Field Artillery in Sydney in 1940 and served in Malaya with 2/15 Field Regiment. The papers mainly comprise let...

    PR01881

  19. Brydges, Richard Michael (Brigadier, b.1908)

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    Maker: Brydges, Richard Michael Various

    Collection relating to Brigadier Richard Michael Brydges, Royal Corps of Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME), Second World War. Brydges, who serviced with Royal Electrical and Mech...

    PR04037

  20. Buckie, Harry (Sapper, 12th Field Company, Clerk, War Records Section b.1897)

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    Maker: Buckie, Harry

    Primarily letters to his family 1915-1919, covering camp in Sydney, sea voyage, training in Egypt and experiences on the Western Front. His gradual disillusionment with war is evident. Describes leave...

    PR90/095

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