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  1. Dyson, William H (War Artist d.1938)

    Private Record

    Maker: Dyson, William Henry

    PHOTOCOPY OF DEATH CERTIFICATE OF WILL DYSON, 1938

    3DRL/7134

  2. Melbourne, Vic. 1943-04-06. Sergeant (Sgt) (Edward) Ambrose Dyson Jr (nephew of Will Dyson and ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Herald Newspaper

    Melbourne, Vic. 1943-04-06. Sergeant (Sgt) (Edward) Ambrose Dyson Jr (nephew of Will Dyson and Ambrose Dyson Sr), staff artist for the `Salt', Australian Army Education Section Journal. Sgt Dyson Jr a...

    138521

  3. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. First bombardment.

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. First bombardment.

    H03435

  4. Studio portrait photograph of NX51964 Gunner (Gnr) Gordon Dyson, 2/15 Field Regiment. Gnr Dyson ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Rene Studios

    Studio portrait photograph of NX51964 Gunner (Gnr) Gordon Dyson, 2/15 Field Regiment. Gnr Dyson enlisted on 1 July 1940 and while serving in Singapore, was taken prisoner of war (POW) of the Japanese....

    P09565.001

  5. Studio portrait of 402569 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) John Henry Dyson, RAAF. Flt Sgt Dyson ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Studio portrait of 402569 Flight Sergeant (Flt Sgt) John Henry Dyson, RAAF. Flt Sgt Dyson enlisted in Sydney on 16 September 1940 and was attached to 405 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). He ...

    P10906.001

  6. Mind Asserting its almost Devilish Superiority over Matter [JJW Herbertson]

    Art

    Maker: Dyson, William Henry

    Dyson depicts a captured German soldier being interrogated by JJW Herbertson, an English captain that was attached to General Birdwood's 1st ANZAC Corps Intelligence. This cartoon was created by Dyson...

    ART93273

  7. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Traffic control post right of Pozieres, winter 1917."

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Traffic control post right of Pozieres, winter 1917."

    H03434

  8. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "For W- Machine Gun Company Messines Ridge."

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "For W- Machine Gun Company Messines Ridge."

    H03429

  9. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "One of the old platoon - near Gibralter Somme."

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "One of the old platoon - near Gibralter Somme."

    H03433

  10. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Going over the old ground with B-"

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Going over the old ground with B-"

    H03428

  11. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Morning after the 20th September stint - The mail back at the ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Morning after the 20th September stint - The mail back at the Wagon Lines."

    H03432

  12. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. " Fletch and Dan coming back from Igaree Corner Lagnicourt."

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. " Fletch and Dan coming back from Igaree Corner Lagnicourt."

    H03431

  13. Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Back at the wagon line comparing souvenirs at D- after the ...

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown

    Copy of a drawing by Will Dyson. "Back at the wagon line comparing souvenirs at D- after the opening show of the Passchendaele Offensive."

    H03430

  14. Dyson, Jeff

    Private Record

    Maker: Dyson, Jeff

    Poem titled `Decks of shipside grey', written by the father of a sailor aboard HMAS Brisbane during the Gulf conflict. Discusses the role of the navy in preserving freedom, and the gratitude of those ...

    PR91/143

  15. Lieutenant Will Dyson, Australian Official Artist, sketching a horse in the outdoors.

    Photograph

    Maker: Unknown Australian Official Photographer

    Lieutenant Will Dyson, Australian Official Artist, sketching a horse in the outdoors.

    E02257

  16. If my poor old Dad...

    Art

    Depicts a cartoon of a donkey stuck in a water filled shell hole, while shell bursts and explosions can be seen on the horizon. This was one of three sketches Dyson gave to machine-gun officer J. C. D...

    ART16156

  17. Dyson, John Henry (Flight Sergeant, b.1916 - d.1942)

    Private Record

    Maker: Dyson, John Henry

    Collection relating to the Second World War service of 402569 Flight Sergeant John Henry “Jack” Dyson, No. 405 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada and United Kingdom, 1940-1942. Flight Serge...

    PR05367

  18. BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1945-08-21. SIGNALLER A. E. DYSON, 7TH DIVISION SIGNALS, UNLOADING LARGE ...

    Photograph

    BALIKPAPAN, BORNEO. 1945-08-21. SIGNALLER A. E. DYSON, 7TH DIVISION SIGNALS, UNLOADING LARGE AMPLIFIERS IN 7TH DIVISION AREA IN PREPARATION FOR A CONCERT TO BE GIVEN BY MISS GRACIE FIELDS AND HER CONC...

    114446

  19. Isn't there any flamin, droughts in this country

    Art

    Depicts a humorous caricature of soldier tramping through mud on the Western Front and dripping with rainwater. This was one of three sketches Dyson gave to machine-gun officer J. C. Dunningham as a t...

    ART16157

  20. The other virgin of Albert

    Art

    Maker: Dyson, William Henry

    Depicts a figure of a buxom middle aged woman, wearing high heels and carrying a book under her arm. She winks provocatively to someone behind her. This was one of three sketches Dyson gave to machine...

    ART16155

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