| Accession Number | PR03158 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 2 wallets: 4 cms |
| Object type | Diary, Log book, Typescript |
| Maker |
Clifford, James Reynolds 'Nat' |
| Date made | 1912-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Clifford, James Reynolds 'Nat' (b.1893 - d.1967)
Description
Item 1 - Photocopy of a diary originally written by James R 'Nat' Clifford, describing experiences in Royal Australian Navy during 1912-1919, including service in First World War. Item 2 - Typed transcript of diary. Item 3 - Photocopy of journal (described as a log of HMAS Sydney) written by James Clifford, Eltrudes Cobber and Cocky Lions. Item 4 - Typed transcript of log book. James Clifford was the duty Wireless Operator on HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, who picked up the message from Direction Island (Cocos group) telling of the arrival of the SMS Emden.