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Anonymous
Manuscript
Article entitled "Army riddles strange devices and their meaning" by "Observer". Concerns the abolition of metal distinguishing badges and numerals. Worn on shoulder strap by Australian soldiers and t...MSS0849
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (Official War Correspondent b: 1879 d: 1968)
Manuscript
Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Manuscript entitled 'In Your Hands, Australia', by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and published under the same title in 1918, relating to the post-war social reconstruction of Australia. The manuscript e...MSS1366
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Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Manuscript
Maker: Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Collection relating to the First World War service of 14 Sapper (Spr) Hubert (Bert) Douglas Billings who served with 1st Signal Troop, Australian Engineers and 1st Light Horse Brigade in Egypt, Gallip...MSS1022
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Bird, George Wilberforce (3112, Private, 58th Battalion)
Manuscript
Manuscript titled 'They Heard The Call' containing transcripts of letters and postcards written to his family by George Wilberforce Bird, 3112, while on service between 1916 and 1918. Also includes tr...MSS2161
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Birdwood, William Riddell, Field Marshal, b: 1865 d: 1951
Manuscript
Maker: Birdwood, William Riddell
Typescript manuscript titled "Khaki and Gown" written by Lord Birdwood encompassing his life from his birth in India, education, posting to various Indian Army units, service in South Africa, return t...MSS1405
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Bott, Lloyd F., CBE, DSC (Lieutenant), 1917-2004
Manuscript
Maker: Bott, Lloyd F
Manuscript titled `The Royal Navy's 15th Motor Gunboat Flotilla', describing operations and sorties along the coast of Brittany to land agents, arms, and supplies for the French Resistance and to evac...MSS1493
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Brabin, Harold William (Warrant Officer, b.1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Brabin, Harold William
Memoirs of Harold Brabin, recalling enlistment in Australia in RAAF, training in Canada, Scotland, and Litchfield, leave in New York and England, qualification as Wireless Air Gunner and posting to 10...MSS1558
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Brydie, William (44, Lietenant, 10 Lt. Trench Mortar Battery.)
Manuscript
Maker: Brydie, Margaret Brydie, William
Manuscript titled "The War Diaries of Lieutenant William Brydie 1st A.I.F.". Contains a transcript of the authors diaries from 5/8/1916 to 27/8/1919. Details some experiences from training and mobilis...MSS2016
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Carre, Henri
Manuscript
Maker: Carre, Henri
"Mitraileuses and barbed wire". Narrative review of war, tactics, ordnance and arms.MSS0820
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Carr-Gregg, Charlotte
Manuscript
Maker: Carr-Gregg, Charlotte
Thesis titled `The Impact of War on Society as Reflected in the Status and Treatment of Prisoners of War'. Discusses the attitudes to POW's in four conflicts: Maori wars in 19 century New Zealand; Ame...MSS1469
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Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman, Private, MM, b: 1890 d: 1927
Manuscript
Maker: Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman
Original notes and transcript copy related to the history of the 8 Field Ambulance from its inception at Mitcham Camp, Adelaide on 4 August 1915, movement to Egypt and later France. Account covers the...MSS1400
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1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion)
Manuscript
TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN AND TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS OF THE BATTALION'S HISTORY. COVERS FORMATION, TRANSPORT TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND CAMPAIGNS AN...MSS0650
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1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H 3. Kingston, F H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion, 3. Sergeant, 43 Battalion)
Manuscript
TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS COVERING FORMATION, VOYAGE TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND BATTLES ON WESTERN FRONT (MESSINES, YPRES, SOMME, AMIENS, VILLERS ...MSS0651
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Cooke, Simon and Froud, Anna
Manuscript
Maker: Cooke, Simon Froud, Anna
Manuscript titled "The Australian War Records Section" describes the establishment of that section (AWRS), modelled on the Canadian War Records Section, the development of the AWRS, staffing, organisa...MSS1536
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Cork, Albert Stanley (Stan) (Corporal, 13 Battalion, b. 1895 d. 1954); Turnbull, Winifred (Win) May (b. 1892 d. 1986)
Manuscript
Maker: Various
"Great War Memorabilia: Stan Cork and Win Turnbull" arranged by Ken and Gwen Knox. The manuscript is about Corporal Albert Stanley (Stan) Cork of the 13th Battalion and his post-war wife Winifred May ...MSS1678
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Craig, G F, Mr
Manuscript
Maker: Craig, G F
Manuscript titled `A History of the Soldiers and Nurses of Stanley and Hurdle Flat in the 1914-1918 War'. This is a compilation of extracts from Beechworth Ovens and Murray Advertiser newspapers, main...MSS1488
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Cutlack, Frederick Morley, b. 1886 d. 1967, Captain, Assistant Official War Correspondent, AIF
Manuscript
Maker: Cutlack, Frederick Morley
Original handwritten and typescript draft of Cutlack's manuscript, "The Australians : Their Final Campaign 1918". Edited and annotatedMSS0771
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Dadswell, Henry William (Sapper)
Manuscript
Maker: Dadswell, Henry William
Personal war diary "Diary of a Sapper" written in narrative. Records enlistment, signals training, comments on travels and local inhabitants, attitude to NCOs accommodation, military activities, leave...MSS0828
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Dodd, Arthur William, DSO, MC (Major, d.1961)
Manuscript
Maker: Dodd, Arthur William
Photocopy of typescript account of actions of 6th Battery and the personal experiences of its commander. Covers the formation of the battery, the collision of troopships "Ascanius" and "Shropshire", E...MSS0818
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Eastman, Walter
Manuscript
Maker: Eastman, Walter
"23 Brave Young Men" an account of the 23 Tasmanians who flew in the Australian Flying Corps. Provides a statistical analysis, mini biographical notes on each, background and photographs of the men an...MSS0866
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Faragher, Noni
Manuscript
Maker: Faragher, Noni
Titled `Prelude, Fugue, and Variations: Some Letters of a First War Army Chaplain'. Letters from a young army chaplain to his teenage girlfriend during the First World War. The author uses the letters...MSS1207
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Fiveash, Herbert Edward (Private, b: 1895, d: 1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Fiveash, Herbert Edward
`Private Memories: A Family Legacy'. This manuscript details the first 25 years (1895-1920) of the life and times of Herbert Fiveash. It covers his childhood in England, his emigration to Australia, h...MSS1217
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Gandevia, Bryan, Professor of Medicine
Manuscript
Maker: Gandevia, Bryan H
Typescript translation of Professor Dr Hans Schadewaldt's (Surgeon Captain German Navy Reserve) article on War Surgery in historical review. Surveys methods, treatment and results used by major armies...MSS0803
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Glen Alvie Remembers
Manuscript
Maker: Glen Alvie Recreation Reserve Committee
'Glen Alvie Remembers', a manuscript based on research into 28 former students of Glen Alvie State School who served in the First World War and 31 men and 3 women who enlisted form Glen Alvie for Worl...MSS2004
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Glenister , Richard Mr
Manuscript
Historiography paper "CEW Bean Colonial Historian" about the writing and compilation of Bean's history of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in France in WW1, also encompasses references to the recen...MSS0992
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Gray, Alfred (4203, Private, 14 Battalion)
Manuscript
"In the Hands of the Hun: Experiences of Private Alfred Gray, of Kyneton". First World War memoirs by 4203 Private Alfred Grey who served with the 14th Battalion. He trained in Egypt and was sent to t...MSS1690
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Greatz, Edwin "Ted" Herman (419264, Flying Officer, 44 Squadron)
Manuscript
Maker: Parrott, Trevor Herbert
Manuscript titled "Ted's story: recollections of an Australian Airman in Europe during WWII". Greatz's plane went down in July 1944 and he was rescued and taken to the Freteval camp. This camp was est...MSS1828
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Griffin, Kenneth Harry (Driver, b.1907- d.1981)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffin, Kenneth Harry
Memoir written by by Kenneth Harry Griffin, "Escape from France 1942". Griffin writes about his experiences as a driver with the 2/1 Field Ambulance, his capture in Greece and internment as a prisone...MSS1072
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Griffiths, Alec W. (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Alec W
Memoirs and articles concerning experiences of Alec Griffiths as a ground wireless operator with the Australian Flying Corps during 1916-1918, as well as pre- and post-war family life. Also includes n...MSS1487
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"History of 1502 Corporal Hubert De Vere Alexander BE and the 4th Field Company Australian Engineers, Gallipoli, Egypt, France, 1914-1919" by Ray Samuel RFD
Manuscript
Maker: Samuel, Ray
Typed manuscript titled "History of 1502 Corporal Hubert De Vere Alexander BE and the 4th Field Company Australian Engineers, AIF, Gallipoli, Egypt, France, 1914-1919", written by Ray Samuel RFD. The ...MSS2218
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Journeys to war: experiences of Australian recruits in the Great War
Manuscript
Maker: Ziino, Bart
This thesis examines the experiences of recruits for the Australian Imperial Force from the point of enlistment to their first experiences of battle. The chapters: The First Contingents, Troopship Voy...MSS1864
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Kimber, Richard G (b: 1939)
Manuscript
Maker: Kimber, Richard Glyn
TITLED "MEN OF RENMARK", THE MANUSCRIPT INVESTIGATES THE BUSHMAN IMAGE OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE RIVER MURRAY DISTRICT DURING THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WAR OF 1914-1918. COVERS ALL CAMPAIGNS 1899-1...MSS1317
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Lucas, William (F.R.G.S.)
Manuscript
Maker: Lucas, William
Supplementary volume to published design of Australian National War Memorial at Villers Bretonneux, France. Discusses origins, purpose and difficulties associated with the proposed Memorial. Lucas was...MSS0682
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Lush, John Harry (Private, b: 1882, d: 1966)
Manuscript
Maker: Lush, John Harry
Poem `A soldier's thoughts', written by Private J. H. Lush, 8 June 1917; transcript of diary kept by Lush during his service with the 5 Battalion Pioneers.MSS1291
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Massey, John Tolson
Manuscript
Maker: Massey, John Tolson
Manuscript titled `A Sentimental Journey to Australian Battlefields in France", written probably in the 1950's. Contrasts places and events during the war of 1914-1918 with the contemporary peaceful F...MSS1452
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McKinlay, James Lumsden, Colonel, OBE, MM, b: 1894
Manuscript
Maker: McKinlay, James Lumsden
Seven typed articles "Tales of Two Wars" written for a battalion newsletter by Colonel McKinlay (ColMac). The articles which are largely anecdotal, concern Australians on the Western Front in 1916 and...MSS0765
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Metrengrove (?), Leslie, Private
Manuscript
Copy of original solo cornet part for the 37th Battalion Regimental March with annotation on verso. Original setting was lost in France.MSS1421
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Mickelsen, Martin Lance
Manuscript
Maker: Mickelsen, Martin Lance
Thesis "The Allies, Free French, and the French Colonial Empire, The June 1940 Phase". Examines the roots of the Anglo French estrangement in June 1940, the history of the French Colonial Empire in Wo...MSS0907
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Monteith, Hugh Owen, Gunner, b: 1898
Manuscript
Maker: Monteith, Hugh Owen
Monteith's "Observations of No 5886" (his regimental number) an autobiographical account of his family history, growing up in Victoria, military training as a cadet, enlistment in AIF, training in Egy...MSS0810
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Moore, Edward (75, Lance Corporal, 2nd Field Company Engineers)
Manuscript
Maker: Moore, Edward Louis
344p. manuscript entitled "Gallipoli to the Somme: the WW1 Diaries of Sapper Edward L. Moore M.M.". Transcript of diaries from 1 January 1915 to 15 February 1915. Diaries tell of the author's experien...MSS2032
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Porter, H S (Major, MC, 68 Heavy Artillery Brigade)
Manuscript
Maker: Porter, H S
Manuscript describes the retreat of the 68 Heavy Artillery Brigade during March-April 1918. In diary form, being based on a diary kept by Major Porter.MSS0699
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Rawlinson, Frank Ronald, Private
Manuscript
Maker: Rawlinson, Frank Ronald
"Wood and Wire" a narrative of Rawlinson's experiences in W1 and those of his brother, Percy, who served in AIF, RFC and AFC. Provides a history of No 3 Squadron, AFC, mentions Richthofen incident, in...MSS0770
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Reynolds, Herbert Vincent (Private, b.1896 - d.1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Reynolds, Rex
Collection relating to the service of 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1 Field Ambulance, AIF, Australia, At Sea, Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front, England, 1914-1919. Collection consists of a bo...MSS1666
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Roberts, Alexander Cyffin (Flight Lieutenant, b:1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Roberts, Alexander Cyffin
Typescript memoir by Flight Lieutenant Alex Roberts MID, NO.452 Spitfire Squadron RAAF (UK) entitled "One...that got away". Describes how F/Lt Roberts parachuted into German held territory in July 194...MSS1648
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Rose, Geoffrey (Warrant Officer, b.1895 - d.1949)
Manuscript
Maker: Rose, Geoffrey Vaughan
"Three Years and a Day". Reminiscence of service from 1916 until 1919. Based on a personal diary kept by Geoffrey Rose, of the 30th Battalion. Provides detailed daily entries, covering the period betw...MSS1128
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104 Signals Squadron
Manuscript
Booklet prepared by members and ex-members for presentation at the 1988 Vietnam Reunion in Brisbane. The booklet contains a mixture of Vietnam recollections 1967-1968, signal corps history, poem, and ...MSS1223
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Smith, Brenton Hoyt
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, Brenton Hoyt
Thesis "The collapse of France in World War Two and the Armistice Conventions of 1940". PhD, University of Michigan, 1959.MSS0947
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Smith, David Maxwell Harding (Lance corporal, b: 1897, d: 1960)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, David Maxwell Harding
The First World War diary of David Maxwell Harding Smith. This manuscript is a direct transcription of Lance Corporal Smith's 5 diaries. It gives a very detailed account of his service with the 7th Fi...MSS1212
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Smythe, Rayner Barrington (Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Service Corps)
Manuscript
Maker: Smythe, Peter Barrington
'Barry: a biography', draft typescript biography of Lieutenant Colonel Rayner Barrington Smythe, New Zealand Service Corps. Written by his son Peter Barrington Smythe. The manuscript mainly focuses on...MSS2018
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Springthorpe, John William (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1855 d: 1933)
Manuscript
Maker: Springthorpe, John William
Original typescript manuscript, titled "Australia at the War : The Great Advance : Anzac and Amiens" related to Australian activities, particularly in the latter part of 1918. Also contains six articl...MSS0775