Index, bibliography,ill, maps, p.310.non-fictionIn the last months of 1944, a group of elite Australian and British commandos was selected for the biggest Allied behind-the-scenes operation of the Pacific War. Their mission: to devastate the enemy's shipping by destroying the Japanese ships at anchor in Singapore Harbour. Operation Rimau, Britain's last throw of the colonial dice in South-East Asia, was intended as a body blow to the Japanese and a signal to the world that she would reclaim her Eastern Empire. Britain was trying to reclaim past glory - while Australia's wartime prime minister, John Curtin, had turned to America. In this atmosphere, Operation Rimau was planned ... Operation Rimau takes us inside the fierce conflict, and tells what really happened to these brave commandos - from the very beginnings of the operation through to their intense and courageous fighting in the South China Seas, and its aftermath. It exposes the sloppy planning behind the raid, and names the officers who betrayed and abandoned them in their hour of need, and details the political double-dealing which for so many years hid the real story behind red tape and bureaucratic lies.world war 1939-1945 - covert operations - australia, krait (ship)

Bibliography, ill, maps, p.692.non-fictionThis landmark book explores the richness and diversity of Australian military history, which has had a profound impact on the development of Australia. The two world wars - destructive yet often ennobling commitments for the young nation - have been the most important experiences for several generations of Australians, but military considerations and obligations have had a pervasive influence throughout Australian history. Just as it would be impossible to form a proper understanding of that history without due consideration of Gallipoli, the Kokoda Track, and conscription, it would be difficult to exaggerate the abiding influence of the 'digger' and the Anzac legend. From the beginnings of European settlement and the violence that accompanied it, to the more recent engagement of Australian forces in the Gulf War and peace-keeping operations in Africa, military questions have been a constant theme in the story of Australia. Anzac and Gallipoli are well-known names in the consciousness, but they can only be fully appreciated if examined in a wider context. This book does just that, providing a detailed analysis of Australian military achievements and an assessment of the importance of war in Australian history. The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History covers all aspects of this complex and fascinating subject. It contains more than 800 individual entries, written by leading military historians. All the major campaigns and battles are examined, along with significant military and civilian figures, such as Thomas Blamey, John Monash, John Curtin, Albert Jacka and Charles Bean. There are articles on weapons and weapons systems and on the development of the individual services and their component parts. The roles of industry, science and technology are analysed, and a series of essay-length articles discusses key aspects of our military legacy, including military humour and the impact of war on Australian film, television and literature. Here, then, is the most comprehensive guide to Australian military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 1990s. The Companion is supplemented by 100 photographs and by more than 30 maps. It is an indispensable source for students, specialists and general readers alike. Collapse summary australia - armed forces - history, australia - armed forces - encyclopaedias

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Jack Gervasoni played football with Fitzroy Football Club from 1951-1956. He was also a member of the Fitzroy Foolballers Cricket Club.Members of the Fitzroy Footballers Cricket Club visit Daylesford and the Gervasoni family. Left to right: Frank Curtin, Gus Gervasoni (father of Jack Gervasoni), Bess Gervasoni (mother of Jack Gervasoni), Jim Kettle (behind), Jack Gervasoni (of Daylesford), Earl Davey.john hogan gervasoni, fitzroy footballers cricket club, daylesford, gus gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, frank curtin, jim kettle, earl davey

Daylesford born John Hogan Gervasoni was born in Daylesford.BLack and white photo off six men taken in the garden of Gus and Bess Gervasoni's house in Raglan Street, Daylesford in 1952. Five of them played football for Fitzroy. Left to right: Frank Curtin, Gus Gervasoni (Father of Jack Gervasoni), Jack Gaffney (later VFL Tribunal Chaiman 1985), Jim Kettle, Jack Gervasoni, Earl Davey.frank curtin, gus gervasoni, jack gaffney, jim kettle, jack gervasoni, earl davey, john hogan gervasoni

John TESCHENDORFf (1942- ) Born Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria John Teschendorff studied at the Caulfield Institute of Technology (now Monash University), the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and the Royal College of Art London. In 1995 he was selected for Australian Ceramics 1830-1995 a major survey exhibition presented at the Museo Internazionale della Ceramiche, Faenza Italy. Since the early 1980s John Teschendorff has been working with constructed forms and works on paper whilst holding a number of senior academic appointments in Melbourne (Melbourne State College), Perth (Curtin University) and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysian Institute of Art & Limkokwing Institute of Technology). Black ceramic of slab construction item in a perspex box.john teschendorff, ceramics, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, gippsland campus, john teschendorf, strezleckie sptkanie

Rev. Dr Delaney advocated for the formation of the Ballarat CYMS. Curtin and Scullin being members and learning their debating skills there. The Diocese of Ballarat advocated the development of the Young Christian Workers', YCW, over the CYMS from the 1940's onward as there was a stronger spiritual development base. While there are earlier examples, this is one example of a parish based youth magazine from the organisation in the diocese of Ballarat. Prominent in this YCW group was former Victorian politician Frank Sheehan and local Shire President John Parkin. Bungaree parish had very active parish youth organisations with published journals dating back to the 1930s. Initiallyl producing CYMS magazines at a parish level this had transferred to the YCW by the 1950s and this was the first YCW issue.The Ballarat Catholic Young Men's Society, CYMS was established in1892 and catered for Catholic youth. ycw, bungaree parish, youth group, curtin, scullin, sheehan, parkin.

Photo of a girl that lived at Holmbush dressed for her wedding. The bridesmaid may also be a resident of Holmbush. The man in one photo is likely to be another resident. If this bride was the same as in the newspaper article that was in the album, it gives the name of the bride as Lexie Curtin and the bridesmaid as Nora Southern. The groom was Dr John Ferguson who was also a member of Legacy for some years. The wedding was held at St Patrick's Cathedral. Holmbush at 1267 Burke road, was one of the properties that Legacy used for Junior Legatees. It was purchased 1942. In 1957 Holmbush was renamed Blamey House until it was sold in 1977.A compilation of photos of some junior legatees in the Legacy residences.Black and white photo x 4 of bride and bridesmaid at Holmbush and a newspaper clipping pasted to the pages of an album.residences, holmbush, junior legatees

BHS CollectionBooklet with a grey and white cover. It has a picture of Sir John Quick on the front cover. The Inaugral Sir John Quick Bendigo Lecture. Sir John Quick - He Trusted the People. La Trobe University, Bendigo 12 August, 1994. By the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby AC CMG. Mentions Sir John Quick's life, his work and his contrubution to the character of the Australian Constitution. Also mentioned is Republicanism and it's pro and cons.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - sir john quick, the inaugral sir john quick bendigo lecture, la trobe university, the hon justice michael kirby, bendigo independent, melbourne age, university of melbourne, australian natives association, federal council of australasia, bendigo federation league, the australian constitution, oliver cromwell, robert garran, annotated constitution of the australian commonwealth, federal arbitration court, catherine harris, bendigo gallery, michele maslunka, john hirst, australian labor party, professor geoffrey blainey, weekend australian 19-20 march 1994, sir harry gibbs, king edward vii, king george v, king george vi, churchill, atlee, queen elizabeth ii, curtin, chifley, evatt, whitlam, mr keating, australian broadcasting corporation, john maynard keynes