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Scott, Arthur James (NX113290, Sergeant, Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit )
Manuscript
Maker: Scott, Arthur James
An autobiographical memoir of Arthur James Scott about his life growing up and his time in New Guinea during World War II. The memoir includes some original and some scanned photographs of Port Moresb...MSS1822
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Bamford, James
Manuscript
Maker: Bamford, James
"One of Fifty Nine Thousand" narrative history of the life of Private Robert Bamford. It was written in the first person from the letters and recollections of friends by his nephew James Bamford. Cove...MSS0844
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Crockett, James (Civilian)
Manuscript
Maker: Crockett, James
An ode, `Predestination-in retrospect' written to C.E.W. Bean on his seventieth birthday by a family friend, James Crockett.MSS1599
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Hart, James Alfred
Manuscript
Maker: Hart, James Alfred
Thesis "American poetry of the First World War (1914-1920) : a survey and checklist" PhD Duke University, 1965MSS0899
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Potter, James Downing
Manuscript
Maker: Potter, James Downing
Chronology of 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion at war. Concentrates on 1939-1945 war events with background on the pre war raising of the battalion. Includes "some interesting facts" and names of ...MSS1102
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Chapman, James A (Colonel, OBE)
Manuscript
Maker: Chapman, James Austin
TITLED "SOME GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE CAMPAIGN IN STATES, 1944-45", THE LECTURE BROADLY SURVEYS THE ITALIAN CAMAPIGN, COVERING TOPOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE, THE THREE PHASES OF THE CAMPAIGN, AND PARTICUL...MSS0646
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Pollard, James
Manuscript
Maker: Pollard, James
UNPUBLISHED TYPESCRIPT ENTITLED "WAR COBBERS" ENTERED IN THE RSSILA CENTENARY WAR NOVEL COMPETITION. DESCRIBES THE EXPERIENCES OF AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS IN BELGIUM AROUND THE TIME OF THE THIRD BATTLE OF ...MSS1356
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Erdmann, James Morris
Manuscript
Maker: Erdmann, James Morris
Thesis "USAAF (United States of America Air Force) leaflet operations in the ETO (European Theatre of Operations) during World War Two". PhD, University of Colorado, 1970.MSS0916
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Willis, James Frederick
Manuscript
Maker: Willis, James Frederick
Thesis "Prologue to Nuremberg : the punishment of war criminals of the First World War". Examines the international experiment in war crimes punishment following the First World War and its failure an...MSS0913
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Connor, James Richard
Manuscript
Maker: Connor, James Richard
Thesis "Pen and Sword : World War One novels in America, 1916 - 1941". Examines the role of novelists as historians. PhD, University of Wisconsin, 1961.MSS0910
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Woolley, James McAlpine
Manuscript
Maker: Woolley, James McAlpine
Manuscript titled "Aussies Over the Cotswolds", describing the Australian Flying Corps based at Leighterton 1917-1919. Discusses establishment of AFC training squadrons, aeroplanes and Leighterton Aer...MSS0718
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James-Martin, Howard and Boxall, Alexander Raymond
Manuscript
Maker: Boxall, Alexander Raymond James-Martin, Howard James-Martin, Peter
Manuscript compiled by Peter James-Martin in 1993 titled 'RAAF Years 1941-1945: A personal recall', containing two separate memoirs of 416355 Warrant Officer (WO) Howard John Martin (also known as How...MSS1514
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Dill, James Scott Cuthbert
Manuscript
Maker: Dill, James Scott Cuthbert Walker, Karyl-Ann
Spiral bound typed manuscript titled 'Scott's War Memoir' written by NX30406 Private (Pte) James Scott (known as Scott) Cuthbert Dill who served with 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion during the Second World ...MSS2184
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Captain Clifford James White, 1899-1996: Extracts from letters, Northern Territory, Borneo, Japan
Manuscript
Maker: Loof, Peter Various White, Clifford James
Manuscript entitled "Captain Clifford James White" which includes transcripts of letters written by White during 1943-1948 from the Northern Territory, Borneo and Japan. The manuscript also contains ...MSS1939
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Beecroft, James M (Jim) (418787, Flight Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Beecroft, Doug
"James Morrisson Beecroft: Letters, diary entries and transcripts relating to an Australian airman's life : from Australia to Europe 1942 - 1945". Manuscript relating to the service in the 42nd and 49...MSS1675
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Jacobs, James William 'Jim' (VX40983, Major, 8 Corps of Signals)
Manuscript
Maker: Jacobs, James 'Jim' William
"The Burma Railway: One Man's Story" written by Major James William Jacobs. He was captured in Singapore and taken to Selarang Barracks, Changi. Major Jacobs was part of the 'A' Force who was taken to...MSS1840
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Tevelein, George James (Private, b.? - d.1945)
Manuscript
Maker: Tevelein, George James
Collection relating to the First World War service of 2403 Private George James Tevelein, 38 Battalion. Collection consists of the original and a photocopied typed account, written by Tevelein, of th...MSS1457
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Fyne, Robert James
Manuscript
Maker: Fyne, Robert James
Thesis "Hollywood fights a war : a comparison of the images of the fighting man of World War Two combatants in selected Hollywood films produced between September 1939 and December 7, 1941 and those p...MSS0909
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Hagan, James Suggett (b: 1890 d: 1969)
Manuscript
Maker: Hagan, James Suggett
Transcription of diary maintained by Hagan during the voyage to Egypt, training at Mena Camp and landing at Gallipoli; activities on the Peninsula until evacuation with enteric fever and eventual retu...MSS1274
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Forsyth, Reginald James Thomas (Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: Forsyth, Reginald James Thomas
L.C. Forsyth has transcribed his brother Reginald's war time diaries for the period 23 February 1916 until 31 December 1917, and a part of his flying log book, to tell the story of Reg's WWI experienc...MSS1276
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Hill, James A (Merchant Seaman)
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, James A
Related to the Second World War experiences of Merchant Seaman James A Hill . Photocopy of typescript entitled 'Empty Horizons' by James A Hill. He was 3rd Engineer on SS Mareeba, when it was sunk by ...MSS2045
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Benson, James, (Reverend Father, b.1887 - d.1957)
Manuscript
Maker: Benson, James
Collection relating to Second World War experience of Reverend Father James Benson, Gona, Papua, 1942-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of a bound typescript manuscript, published as 'Prisoner's ...MSS0768
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Radnell, Donald James (Private, b. 1920 - d. 1993)
Manuscript
Maker: Radnell, Donald James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34693 Private Donald James Radnell, of the 2/24 Australian Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a 47 page typed memoir titled 'I Enlisted...MSS2115
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Palmer, James Henry (Lieutenant, b. 1899 - d. 1987)
Manuscript
Maker: Palmer, Olive
Collection relating to the service of NX202232 Lieutenant James Henry Palmer during the Second World War. Consists of a 37 page handwritten memoir written by Palmer's second wife. The memoir provides ...MSS2155
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Saunders, Dr Malcolm James
Manuscript
Maker: Saunders, M J
Dr Malcolm James Saunders wrote his thesis 'The Vietnam Moratorium Movement in Australia 1969-73" while studying for a Doctor of Philosophy at Flinders University in 1977. He drew upon Vietnam Morato...MSS0842
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My Father's War: The War Time Artistic Collection of James Loveday 1941-1945 / compiled by Pamela Tomiczek
Manuscript
Maker: Tomiczek, Pamela
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX50527 Corporal James Loveday. The collection consists of a bound collection of artworks produced by Cpl Loveday during his service between 1941...MSS2245
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McKinlay, James Lumsden, Colonel, OBE, MM, b: 1894
Manuscript
Maker: McKinlay, James Lumsden
Seven typed articles "Tales of Two Wars" written for a battalion newsletter by Colonel McKinlay (ColMac). The articles which are largely anecdotal, concern Australians on the Western Front in 1916 and...MSS0765
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Bath, Donald. James. (Able Seaman b: 1924)
Manuscript
Maker: Bath, Donald James
Manuscript titled `Recollections of a Coastwatcher' by D.J. Bath. Describes role of the Coastwatchers, part of the A.I.B. Bath, stationed in New Britain and Emirau Island, was involved in coding and d...MSS1603
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Ryan, James Cue
Manuscript
Maker: Kemp, Peter
"The Boer War and World War I: James Cue Ryan" compiled by Peter Kemp. A member of the 4th Light Horse Regiment served in the Boer War and then in Egypt, Gallipoli and Palestine as part of the First W...MSS1743
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Kingston-McCloughry, E J (Air Vice-Marshal, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC, RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Mccloughry, Edgar James
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "HIGH COMMAND IN RETROSPECT" GIVES AUTHOR'S RECOLLECTIONS OF RAF HIGH COMMAND DURING WW2. INCLUDES CAMPAIGNS IN NORWAY AND FRANCE AND OPERATIONS "TORCH" AND "OVERLORD"MSS0677
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Thyer, Brigadier, CBE, DSO
Manuscript
Maker: Thyer, James Hervey
Typed bound manuscript of Thyer's Volume One of "Royal Australian Corps of Signals History" with handwritten amendments. This volume is "The Birth of Tradition" 1914-1918.MSS0847
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'An Army of Warriors, these Anzacs': Legend and Illusion in the First AIF
Manuscript
Maker: Blair, Dale James
PhD thesis concerned with the two myths (egalitarianism and resourcefulness/initiative) about the experience and character of Australia's Great War soldiers central to the Anzac legend.MSS1816
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Kingston-McCloughry, E J (Air Vice-Marshal, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC, RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Mccloughry, Edgar James
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "LEADERSHIP IN WORLD WAR II - DECISIONS AND UNDERCURRENTS". FOCUSES ON STRATEGIC AND MILITARY DECISIONS AND CHANGES. COVERS CAMPAIGNS IN FRANCE AND NORWAY, AND OPERATIONS "OVERLORD" ...MSS0678
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HMAS Sydney
Manuscript
Maker: Eagles, James
"A Study into the Loss of H.M.A.S. Sydney: Some Details of the Battle between the Australian Cruiser and the German Raider Kormoran". Article written in response to the Inquiry by the Joint Standing C...MSS1778
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'Bonjoor Mardermwazell': The First AIF in Paris
Manuscript
Maker: Curran, James
Honours thesis focussing on the response of the First AIF to Paris when they took leave there between 1916 and 1919.MSS1789
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Cameron, William (8 Australian Survey Battery)
Manuscript
Maker: Cameron, William James
Manuscript titled "Two Years in the Life of a Survey Battery", describing its work of improving topographical maps for defence purposes.MSS1388
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Album of Newspaper cuttings with narrative
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Newspaper cuttings covering the deployments (Solomon Islands, East Timor and Persian Gulf) of Lieutenant Commander Greg Swinden. He has written a narrative to go with this collection.MSS1888
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Neal , Ms Joan
Manuscript
"Charters Towers and the Boer War". Surveys the literature on the Australian contribution to the war in South Africa and recounts the raising of the volunteer forces. Examines the perceptions of the m...MSS1185
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Wright, James Harold 'Lefty' (Private, b.1916 - d.2002)
Manuscript
Maker: Thow, Max Wright, James Harold 'Lefty'
Collection consists of two typewritten manuscripts: 'A Four Year Hiccup' by Max Thow combined with 'The Lantern of Hope' by Jim Wright; and 'The Lantern of Hope' [Book One] by James Wright. The firs...MSS1586
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No.1 Mobile Works Squadron: An Oral History
Manuscript
Maker: Beale, Francis George Bower, Coleen James, Sydney Edward (Bill)
Collection of typed manuscripts titled 'No. 1 Mobile Works Squadron: An Oral History' and compiled by Mrs Coleen Bower, as well as original letters written by 40742 Corporal (Cpl) Francis George (Fran...MSS1466
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SUTER , James
Manuscript
Thesis " "All the way with LBJ" : Australia and President Lyndon Baines Johnson". Examines the social and political implications and impacts of the President's visit, on Australia, on Harold Holt and ...MSS1095
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WWI Cassidys too were there
Manuscript
Maker: Burgheim, Lyn and Peter
45p bound manuscript: 'WWI Cassidys too were there.' Describes the First World War experiences of 10 Cassidy family members together with the Second World War experiences of 2 family members. The manu...MSS2014
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Smith, James Victor (Warrant Officer, b: 1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, James Victor
Original handwritten account (last page is missing) and later typed transcript of the successful bombing raid on Truk by Catalina A24-14, 20 Squadron on 15 January 1942. Also describes events leading ...MSS1243
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The Emu Honor Roll
Manuscript
Maker: Crisfield, Jill
"The Men Behind the Names on the Emu Honor Roll" by Jill Crisfield. Manuscript relating to WWI with biographical details for Alfred Charles Bayles, Arthur Bayles, Phillip Oswald Beck, Thomas Henry Bic...MSS1699
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'The War Cruises of HMAS Melbourne & Sydney, 1914-1918'
Manuscript
Maker: Kingsford-Smith, Eric
Typed manuscript (321 pages) titled `The War Cruises of HMAS Melbourne & Sydney, 1914-1918', prepared for the Navy Board in 1918 by Henry J Brennand (Staff Surgeon, HMAS Melbourne) and Eric Kingsford-...MSS1463
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War Diary of Jarvis, Norman Eldridge and others of 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, RAF
Manuscript
Maker: Affleck, James
Manuscript relating to Second World War operations of 61 (Lancaster) Squadron, Royal Air Force, compiled by James Affleck. Wallet 1 of 1 - Manuscript entitled 'War diary: 410413 Warrant Officer Norm...MSS1981
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Hancock, James (416762, Squadron Leader, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Rymill, Peter
Biographical manuscript summarising service experience of Squadron Leader J. Hancock DFC during the Second World War. Details experiences onboard the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber 'W Willie' from Septem...MSS2154
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Throsby, James H. (NX141453, Major, 36 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Throsby, James Herbert
43 page manuscript, titled "Along With Cousin Sam". The Manuscript follows Major Throsby's experience serving as a liaison officer with Patrol Torpedo Boats of the United States Navy. The Manuscript c...MSS2106
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For King and Country : The Shire of Metcalfe and WWII
Manuscript
Maker: Davis, Noel James, Ken
366 page manuscript. The manuscript provides basic information on over 500 soldiers, sailors and airmen associated with the shire of Metcalfe during the Second World War. Includes photographs, certifi...MSS2122
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Hogarth, Christine
Manuscript
Maker: Hogarth, Christine
Thesis "Donald Thomson in Irian Jaya". Examines Thomson's war time collection from Irian Jaya held at the Museum of Victoria and reasons for the apparent lack of documentation in light of the circumst...MSS1014
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BELICH , James C
Manuscript
Thesis "The New Zealand Wars, 1845-1870; and analysis of their history and interpretation". Discussion of the wars fought by the British and the Maoris on the North Island of New Zealand. Concerns the...MSS0997
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Moody, Louis J
Manuscript
Maker: Moody, Louis James
Photocopy of hand written manuscript "Aero Rigging" of an aircraft maintenance instruction book. It was prepared by Moody while working with No 1 Squadron RAF at Bangalore, India 1919-1926. Used to tr...MSS0774
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Perry, Warren (Major, MBE, Ed)
Manuscript
Maker: Perry, Warren
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL T B W JAMES, DSO (1883-1933), A GUNNER OFFICER OF THE AUSTRALIAN STAFF CORPS. DESCRIBES HIS QUALITIES AS A COMMANDER, CHILDHOOD, PERIOD IN MILITIA AND AT DUNT...MSS1378
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Ormond College, Melbourne University
Manuscript
Maker: Ormond College, Melbourne University
Catalogue produced for Ormond College, Melbourne University centenary exhibition. It includes a section on the 437 Ormond College men who served in the 1914-1918 war, the involvement in the Conscripti...MSS0853
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For King and Country: those with a Shire of Metcalfe connection who enlisted in WW1
Manuscript
Maker: Davis, Noel James, Ken
A manuscript outlining individuals from the Shire of Metcalfe who enlisted during the First World War, encompassing such areas as Barfold, Barkers Creek, Chewton, Elphinstone, Faraday, Harcourt, Langl...MSS1896
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Horsfall, Edward James (NX161421, Sapper, Ausrtalian Army, b. 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Horsfall, Edward James
Spiral bound manuscript relating to the Second World War service of NX161421 Sapper Edward James Horsfall, Australian Army. Horsfall's memoirs detail his war experience with the 23rd Field Company, R...MSS1980
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Woodward, Keith (Warrant Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Woodward, Keith
Research papers of 425563 Warrant Officer Keith Woodward who served as a navigator with No. 467 Squadron and No. 463 Squadron, RAAF, during World War 2. Woodward was employed as a journalist and photo...MSS1495
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World War 1 Honour Roll - Cootamundra Catholic Church : Supreme Sacrifices by Local Residents in the Great War 1914 - 18
Manuscript
Maker: Casey, Kevin
12 page manuscript. Provides brief biography of Cootamundra residents who were killed in First World War military service: Ayers, Charles Thomas (3002, Private, 3rd Battalion); Ayers, Sydney Winton ( ...MSS2099
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Reynolds, Herbert Vincent (Private, b.1896 - d.1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Reynolds, Rex
Collection relating to the service of 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1 Field Ambulance, AIF, Australia, At Sea, Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front, England, 1914-1919. Collection consists of a bo...MSS1666
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Huddart, Cymbeline Alonso Edric
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Spiral-bound typed illustrated manuscript detailing the life of Midshipman Cymbeline Alonso Edric Huddart, primarily his service with the Royal Navy aboard the cruiser HMS Doris. Huddart died from wou...MSS2189
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FILER , David James
Manuscript
Thesis "The New Zealand Armed Services : their development in relation to defence policy, 1946 to 1972". Discusses the development of the New Zealand Forces from their inception to the end of the 1939...MSS1108
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Hawke, R J L (Prime Minister)
Manuscript
Maker: Hawke, Robert James Lee (Bob)
Speech delivered by Prime Minister Robert Hawke at the Gallipoli Lone Pine Ceremony, on 25 April 1990, paying tribute to the ANZACs. Other items include copies of a letter signed by Hawke sent to al...MSS1300
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Callinan (Sir) Bernard, CBE DSO MC
Manuscript
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
Handwritten and typescript drafts of Callinan's manuscript detailing the activities of the Australian independent companies in Timor 1941 to 1943. Includes a preface, introductory notes, gazetteer of ...MSS0876
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The Pilbara Regiment
Manuscript
Collection relating to the military service of Major James Francis "Jim" Truscott, Australian Army, 1994. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains post activity report, press release, copies of photograph...MSS1556
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Callinan, Sir Bernard
Manuscript
Maker: Callinan, Bernard James
Talk presented by Sir Bernard Callinan to the United Services Institute of Victoria in June 1986 about "Independent Company Operations in Timor World War II". Discusses his own and others involvement ...MSS1129
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Allerton, John (Seaman, b:1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Allerton, John
Account of World War II history of HMAS Arunta, a Tribal Class destroyer in the RAN, compiled from a variety of sources. Mentions ship's first captain Commodore Morrow DSO DSC, use of radar and torped...MSS1631
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Bradbury Aircraft Hall: The RAAF in Papua New guinea and dutch New Guinea 1944-45
Manuscript
Maker: Curran, James
50 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the role of the RAAF in the later phases of the Second World War in New Guinea. The plans made by higher command are examined, as is the contemporary respon...MSS2067
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Turnour Family of Cohuna, Their Experience of World War One
Manuscript
Maker: Ryan, Louise
Manuscript relating to the First World War service of members of the Turnour family, Australia, 2009. Wallet consists of a typeset manuscript titled, 'Turnour Family of Cohuna: Their Experience of Wo...MSS1937
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Wardmaster Lieutenant Commander Thomas Edward Mullins, DSM, RAN (1882-1960)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Wardmaster Lieutenant Commander Thomas Edward Mullins, DSM (1882-1960). Mullins joined the Royal Australian Navy as a Sick Berth Steward 1st Class in May 1912...MSS1924
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Emms, Francis Bassett (Leading Cook, b:1909 - d:1942)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
A spiral bound folder of research material, sourced primarily from various published and online resources, compiled by Commander Greg Swinden related to the service of Leading Cook Francis Bassett "Di...MSS1923
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Moore, George Dunbar (Rear Admiral, b.1893 - d.1979)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Typed manuscript relating to the naval service of Rear Admiral George Dunbar Moore, CBE, RAN. Moore served with the Royal Australian Navy between 1913-50; and was Australian Minister to the Philippin...MSS2185
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McCrory, Norbert Joseph (Leading Stoker, 1892-1944)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Leading Stoker Norbert Joseph McCrory (1892-1944). McCrory joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) as an Officers Steward in 1911 and purchased his discharge fr...MSS1890
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Treacy, Alfred Martin OBE (Paymaster-Captain, b.1869 - d.1938)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Collection relating to the naval service of Paymaster-Captain Alfred Martin Treacy, OBE. Consists of a 10 page biography, with supporting documents, titled 'Alfred Martin Treacy (1869 - 1938); Father ...MSS2171
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Bower, Archibald "Archie" David (Corporal, b: 1888 d: 1986); Bower, Bert (Sapper, b: 1891 d: 1980); Greenhalgh, Edwin "Ted" (Lance Corporal, b: 1891 d: 1916); Greenhalgh, Frederick Matthew "Fred" (Private, b: 1877 d: 1918); Greenhalgh, James Binkley "Jim" (Private, b: 1888 d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bower, Archibald "Archie" David
Bound and illlustrated typescript (approximately 400 pages) titled: "Correspondence of the Bower and Greenhalgh Families From the Great War 1914-1918", comprising typescript versions of original lette...MSS1647
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Boyd, Erle Alwyn Greglach (Chief Petty Officer 1892 - 1970)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Research by Commander Greg Swinden about Chief Petty Officer Erle Alwyn Greglach Boyd (1892-1970). Boyd joined the Australasian Naval Forces in 1911 and was transferred to the newly created RAN and pr...MSS1891
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Battle Honours of the 58th Battalion A.I.F. 1914-1918
Manuscript
Maker: Stevens, James Arthur
Typed manuscript titled 'Battle Honours of the 58th Battalion AIF 1914-1918', by Sergeant J A Stevens MSM, Headquarters, 58th Battalion AIF, 1914-1918, June 1967. Includes a brief history of the batta...MSS1993