Verney, Guy (Dr)

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Accession Number PR85/083
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 double size box (32 cm)
Object type Papers
Maker Verney, Guy
White, Cyril Brudenell Bingham
Date made 1899-1979
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/108/020
Conflict South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
First World War, 1914-1918
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.
Description

Research papers of Dr. Guy Verney used in compiling his 1982 thesis "The Army High Command and Australia's defence policy, 1901-1998." Includes originals and copies of correspondence, reports and diary entries relating to General Sir Brudenell White, Sir Ronald Munro, A W Jose, Field Marshall Sir Thomas Blamey, C E W Bean, Lord Kitchener, W H Long, and Generals Bridges, Haig and Birdwood. Subjects include the Council of Defence Special Intelligence Branch Strategic Railways in Australia, the military forces of the empire, formation of citizens leagues, Naval Intelligence on Japan and Brudenell White's early military experiences.