| Place | Oceania: Australia, New South Wales, Sydney |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1622 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 2 cm. |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Gash, Noel George |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1996 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 93/0667 |
| 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. |
Gash, Noel (Gunner, b: 1921)
Description
'The Defences of Sydney, 1941-45'. Describes location and layout of the Gun Operations Room which Gash was posted to in 1942 while serving in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery in Sydney. The room was situated in an unused railway tunnel below the Royal Botanic Gardens, along with the Search Light Operations Room and Fighter Sector RAAF. Briefly outlines the work done in the complex and the roles of personnel including women with the WAAAF and the AWAS.