| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Nauru |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1050 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 folder |
| Object type | Typescript |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/110/017 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Wark , Anne Mrs
Description
"When war came to our Island". Brief reminiscence of German presence near and Japanese bombing of Nauru in December 1941. The author and her son were living on Nauru and were packed ready to be evacuated. They were assisted by an Australian artillery regiment. She also mentions the Australian garrison troops and the Nauru Volunteer Defence Forces.