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Abbott, Bruce Gidley (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, Bruce G.
"Wartime diary of B.G. Abbott 1908-1995: While a Prisoner of the Japanese 1942-1945" by Bruce Gidley Abbott (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment). This manuscript is bound in two parts. Deta...MSS1731
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Abbott, William Neville (Sapper, b.1919 - d.2012)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, William Neville
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX67491 Sapper William Neville Abbott. Consists of a typed memoir written in six chapters describing William (Bill) Abbott's service with the 2/4...MSS2182
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Abel, Gordon (Gunner, b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Abel, Gordon
Manuscript titled `Me We Us and Co: Rueben Gordon's War' describes experiences with L Special (or Heavy) Battery manning the fortress at Praed Point, New Britain. Mentions feelings about being sent as...MSS1623
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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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About our stay in the prison in Rabaul (during the war)
Manuscript
Maker: Gorfine, Phyllis Tiriman, Misiel
8 page manuscript. Contains photocopy of original Kuanua text and two page translation. Translated into English by Phyllis Gorfine, original text by Misiel Tiriman. Summarises the Second World War exp...MSS1968
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A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force
Manuscript
Maker: RAAF Historical Section
Copy of a typed manuscript titled: 'A Brief History of the Royal Australian Air Force'. It covers the origins and expansion of the AFC and RAAF, 1900-1939. Most chapters describe the role of the RAA...MSS0640
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A brief sketch of the fate of 3000 Indian as PsOW in New Guinea 16 May 43 - 30 Sep 45 (Wewak - New Guinea, 4 Nov 45)
Manuscript
Maker: Ayers, Tasman Frederick
11 page manuscript authored by Tasman Frederick Ayers (VX59823). Includes additional 2 page addendum 'We are reborn at Angoram on 30 Sep 1945' (26 November 1945) authored by Jemadar Chint Singh of the...MSS2042
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A Chronicle of No. 45 Radar Station, Stanley Island
Manuscript
Maker: Everitt, Charles Donald (Don)
Bound and typed manuscript written by 62649 Sgt Charles Donald (Don) Everitt. Compiled from Station Records and the memoirs of those that were involved at No. 45 Radar Station. The Station was set up ...MSS1905
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Adams, Eric Kenneth (Pilot Officer, b: 1916 d: 1944.)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Eric Kenneth
Biography written by his brother, John C. Adams, covering childhood, education, and war service with RAAF. Discusses training at numerous Australian airfields and active service as a Navigator in a La...MSS1552
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Adie, George Adie (Captain-Adjutant, b.1873)
Manuscript
Maker: Lane, Jim F
Manuscript titled 'Boer War Service A.G. Adie, 22/10/1899-23/6/1902', detailing the service of Captain-Adjutant Alfred George Adie. Includes photographs, maps, excerpts of official documents and excer...MSS2002
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Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943
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Maker: Lu, Kelly
"Air Attacks on Australia 1942 - 1943: Paradoxes and Contradictions" by Kelly Lu. Looking at the disagreements within the primary and secondary evidence regarding the air attacks on northern Australia...MSS1724
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Air Crew Association
Manuscript
The Air Crew Association (ACA), Sunshine Coast Branch, QLD. This document contains profiles for each member in the Air Crew Association.MSS1716
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'A is for Animals' Temporary and Travelling Exhibition
Manuscript
Maker: Grant, Elspeth
Manuscript consists of five short papers: Horses in the Boer War, Camels in the First World War, Pigeons in the Second World War, Dogs in the Post-1945 era, and Donkeys and mules from the Boer War to ...MSS2077
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A JORDENS , J S KLAN , A INGLIS , L FOSTER , P Van den DUNGEN , Drew COTTLE , F L McDougall , J ZIMMER , M STURMA , K SAUNDERS & H TAYLOR , W J BREEN , R BOSWORTH , D H CLOSE , J A MOSES , J TAMPKE & J PERKINS , B HUPPAUF , E M ANDREWS
Manuscript
17 papers presented at the Melbourne University "History '84 Conference" in August 1984. "The Home Front in four official histories" by Ann-Mari Jordens. "Luther's resistance teaching and the German C...MSS1033
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A Kookaburra Sang in the Western Desert
Manuscript
Maker: de Fraga, Chris
Typed copy of "A Kookaburra Sang in the Western Desert" by Chris de Fraga. Includes information on the activities of the Amenities Services' Mobile Studio.MSS1898
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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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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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Allgrove (nee Hannah), 'Nell' Mavis (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell)
Speech made in Adelaide, February 1988, relating experiences as a prisoner of war on Sumatra after the bombing and sinking of the "Vyner Brooke" off Banka Island. Includes comments concerning refusal ...MSS1486
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All in the Same Boat: The Australian Merchant Navy in the World Wars
Manuscript
Maker: Campbell, Ian
38 page manuscript. Details the role and history of the Australian Merchant Navy during both World Wars. The economic, strategic, tactical and personal aspects of the Merchant Navy are examined and co...MSS2060
