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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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'A Rat of Tobruk', written by SX467 Private Michael Sydney O'Brien.
Manuscript
Maker: O'Brien, Michael Sydney
Paper copy of booklet titled 'A Rat of Tobruk' written by SX467 Michael Sydney O'Brien, describing his experience of serving with 2/10 Battalion during the Tobruk campaign in Second World War. The ...MSS1685
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Costelloe , Mr Max
Manuscript
"Them were the days...." a poem of the Anti Aircraft and Fortress Signals who fought in Milne Bay from 1943 to 1944. Written originally in 1949, by one of the unit's wireless operators.MSS1132
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Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
Manuscript
Maker: Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan) Dyer, Alwyn Edward (Alan)
Manuscript titled "Anecdotes from the early days of 75 Squadron RAAF from formation March 1942 to second trip to Milne Bay in 1943" by Alan Dyer (electrical fitter). Discusses training of electrical ...MSS1462
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Field, John, Brigadier, CBE, DSO, ED, b: 1899 d: 1974
Manuscript
Maker: Field, John
Typescript of Field's manuscript history of his militia service and war time experiences "Warriors for the working day". Item (1) carbon copy with manuscript amendments. Chapters 1-12 plus extra copie...MSS0785
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Hall, Louis William DFC (Flight Lieutenant, b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, Louis William
Recollections of RAAF service 1939-1946 as a pilot at numerous locations in Australia and South-West Pacific Area. Describes training, Japanese air raids of Darwin, bombing and torpedo missions in Bea...MSS1501
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Hay, Sir David CBE DSO (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Hay, David Osborne
Final typescript draft of "Nothing over us: the story of the 2/6th Australian Infantry Battalion" by Sir David Hay. Manuscript includes annotations, and appendices covering nominal roll of original ba...MSS1251
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Kennedy, Colin
Manuscript
Maker: Kennedy, Colin
Manuscript titled "World War Two - Battles Near Australia 1942", written for school students. Discusses 6 major battles in the South-west Pacific area. Includes maps, sources of information.MSS1543
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Kent, Lance MC
Manuscript
Maker: Kent, Lance
Extract from Kent's autobiographical account of the military service of "Larry King" from the time of his enlistment in 1940, through training and attachment to the 2/12 Bn, the battle for Milne Bay, ...MSS1238
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No.75 and No.76 Squadron (RAAF) Songbook
Manuscript
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the Second World War experience of No.75 and No.76 Squadrons, RAAF, New Guinea and Australia, c.1941-1945. Collection consists of one green-covered typed notebook containing me...MSS1299
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Peck, Lindsay J MBE
Manuscript
Maker: Peck, Lindsay J
"Sappers of the Silent Seventh", a compilation of narrative accounts describing the exploits of the 7th Division Engineers from the unit's formation at Ingleburn in 1940, through the campaigns in the ...MSS1233
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Rickard, Solomon Gerald (Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Rickard, Solomon Gerald
Titled `Brief History - 110 Aust. C.C.S. (A.I.F.)', it is mainly a photographic record of the unit's formation, training, and service in New Guinea and Tarakan. Includes 6 page typescript history, and...MSS1423
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Rumbold, John Derek (408704, Flight Lieutenant, 79 Squadron)
Manuscript
Maker: Rumbold, John Derek
"Derek's Memoirs of the War Years" by Flight Lieutenant John Derek Rumbold. Manuscript detailing his training in Australia before being posted with the 76 Squadron. He was sent to New Guinea and spent...MSS1837
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Stewart, Wilton Douglas Patrick (QX34726, Captain, 47th Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Stewart, Douglas Stewart, Wilton Douglas Patrick
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX34726 Captain Wilton Douglas Patrick Stewart, 47th Battalion. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of two copies of a 24-page typescript manuscript...MSS1948
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The fortunate war of Lieutenant Roy Ford (Ford, Roy Leonard; QX19174, Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Ford, Rodney
Typed and bound manuscript, 'The fortunate war of Lieutenant Roy Ford', by Rodney N. Ford. The manuscript is an account of the service of Roy Leonard Ford (QX19174, Lieutenant) during the Second Worl...MSS1934
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Throsby, James H. (NX141453, Major, 36 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Throsby, James Herbert
43 page manuscript, titled "Along With Cousin Sam". The Manuscript follows Major Throsby's experience serving as a liaison officer with Patrol Torpedo Boats of the United States Navy. The Manuscript c...MSS2106