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Photograph, Dengue Fever Outbreak
A black and white photograph of Lt Phil Hills, Liverpool, NSW, Officer Commanding the 1st Australian Field Hygiene Unit discusses his tactics with an Australian Task Force Intelligence Officer at Long Dien Village, Phuoc Tuy, during an outbreak of Dengue Fever (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, lt phil hills, 1st australian field hygiene unit, phuoc tuy, long dien village, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, australian task force, phuoc tuy -
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Photograph, Dengue Fever Outbreak
A black and white photograph of a digger from 1st Australian Field Hygiene Unit attracts an audience of interested children as he fills his backpack spray unit to spray the general areas at Long Dien Village during an outbreak of Dengue Fever (note text is missing from the bottom of the page)photograph, 1st australian field hygiene unit, long dien village, dengue fever, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, digger -
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Photograph, Village Girl Hanh
A black and white photograph - Trapong, Quang Ngai Province April 1967, 2 Corps. An Australina Army Ttraining Team Vietnam (AATTV) advisor WO2 Keith "Windy" Windbank talks to a village girl, Hanh, who had lost her right eye and part of her nose by artilleryphotograph, trapong, quang ngai province, aattv, 2 corps, wo2 windbank, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children -
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Photograph, Deformed Child
A black and white photograph of a RAAF Medical Officer assisted by an RAAF Medic assess a young Vietnamese boy born with his ears deformed, during a Medcap at Bong Son Island off the coast of Vung Tau. The boy was taken to Vung tau where surgeons rectified his problemraaf medics, bong son, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, raaf medical officer, medcap -
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Photograph, Doughnut Dollies
A black and white photograph of an American Red Cross girl commonly called 'Doughnut Dollies' bu American G.I's talks to a crippled Vietnamese street child. The boy walked on his knees aith the aid of crutches as his legs were permanently bent behind him, yet he was quite a jovial characterphotograph, american red cross, doughnut dollies, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, american g.i's -
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Photograph, Vietnamese Linguist
A black and white photograph of a digger 'Vietnamese Linguist' attached to 1st Australian Task Force, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, studies NVA/VietCong documents captured during a battle in the Hat Dich area, a major NVA/VietCong infiltration route, South West of the Australian Task Force Basephotograph, vietnamese linguist, 1st atf base, nui dat, nva/vc, hat dich, gibbons collection catalogue, australian task force, documents -
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Photograph, English Class
A black and white photograph of a Vietnamese Linguist from 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit stationed at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, condusts a mixed adult English class for Vietnamese at th Province capital compound at Bariaphotograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, 1st atf base, nui dat, vietnamese linguist, baria, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, phuoc tuy province -
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Photograph, A linguist from 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit stationed at the 1st ATF Base Nui Dat condusts a mixed adult English class for Vietnamese at Baria
A coloured photograph of Maj John Donohue Officer Commanding The W.H.A.M. program (1966-1967) a civil affairs program to assist the local Vietnamese population in the Australian area of influence, talking with the Phuoc Tuy Province Chief's wife during the opening of a dispensaryphotograph, maj john donohue, wham program, 1st australian civil affairs unit, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, phuoc tuy province -
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Photograph, English Class
A black and white photograph of two Vietnamese attand an English class at Phuoc Tuy Province headquarters compound situated at Baria. The class was being taught a linguist/teacher from the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit stationed at the Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province.photograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, 1st atf base, nui dat, baria, vietnamese linguist, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, phuoc tuy province -
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Photograph, Catholic Orphanage
A black and white photograph of Children at the Catholic Orphanage, Vung Tau which was supported by the Medical Staff of the 1st Australian Field Hospital (1AFH), vung Tau. The Diggers and the nurses, in particular, did an outstanding job of maintaining the health and well being of the orphans. The hospital staff conducted regular medcaps and provided food and clothing sent from relatives and friends back home in Australia. From time to time the orphaned children were taken for a day at Back Beach behind the 1AFH area. The children ranged in age from new born babes to teenagers. Quite a number, who were fathered by "round eyed" servicemen, were abandoned at birth, by Vietnames Bar girsl, particularly those with "dark" skin.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, orphanage, gibbons collection catalogue, catholic orphanage, digger, back beach, vietnamese children, vietnames bar girls -
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Photograph, Shoe Black
A black and white photograph of an American servicemen and civilians in Saigon argue with a Vietnamese 'Shoe Black' as he cleans one of their shoes. The men were haggling over the cost of having their shoes shined.photograph, saigon, american soldier, shoe black, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people -
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Photograph, Waiting for the All Clear
A black and white photograph of the Squadron Sergeant Major, WO2 Brian Quee, and 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight with a Vietname Interpreter and his son wait, for the all clear from 5 RAR, to enter Xuyen Moc, to commence a civil affairs Medcap and food distribution in the relieved village.photograph, 2lt mike meehan, 161 reconnaissance flight, 5 rar, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue, wo2 brian quee -
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Photograph, Chocolate Milk
A black and white photograph of 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight carrying out civil affairs duties at Xuyen Moc, after its releif from the VietCong, by the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, attempts to entice a little Vietnamese girl to have a can of chilled chocolate milk.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, 2lt mike meehan, xuyen moc, vc, 5 rar, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, viet cong -
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Photograph, Food Packages
A black and white photograph of 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, during a civil affairs visit to Xuyen Moc, explains to a local female villager through an interpreter, the type and use of the food packages being distributed at that time.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, xuyen moc, 5 rar, 2lt mike meehan, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people -
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Photograph, Cyclo Taxi
A black and white photograph of a Vietnamese 'cyclo taxi' weaves its way through the traffic in Saigon. The cyclo taxi was a very economical means of transport for the Vietnames middle class workers. More often than not cyclo drivers would refuse to carry allied servicemenphotograph, saigon, cyclo taxi, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, allied servicemen -
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Photograph, Local Problems
A coloured photograph of2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, at 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, discusses local problems with the village chief at Xuyen Moc. The village had been allocated to 161 (Indep) Recce Flight as a civil affairs project for the unit.photograph, 161 reconnaissance flight, xuyen moc, 2lt mike meehan, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese people, nui dat -
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Photograph, Ap Sui Nge Refugee Village
A black and white photograph of the refugee village of Ap Sui Nge outside 1st Australian Task Force Base in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam. The village was designed by the officers and men of the 1st Australian Civil Affairs Unit and built as a major project involving Task Force Unitsphotograph, 1st australian civil affairs unit, 1st atf base, ap sui nge village, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy -
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Photograph, Spent Shell
A black and white photograph of Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966, a digger reaches down to grab the spent shell casing, at 103 Battery, on a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, phuoc tuy province, artillery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, 103 battery, digger -
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Photograph, Spent Shell
A black and white photograph of Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, July 1966, a digger throws away a spent shell casing at 103 Battery, on a 105mm Italian Pack Howitzer during a fire mission from the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam.photograph, artillery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, 103 battery -
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Photograph, Support Fire
A coloured photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery 1st Field Reiment, Royal Australian Artillery, operating from their base at 1st ATF, Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, fire in support of 5 RAR and 6 RAR infantry elements operating against the NVA/VietCong local forces (circa May 1967)photograph, artillery, 103 battery, 105mm howitzer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, phuoc tuy province, 5 rar, 6 rar, 1st field regt -
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Photograph, Prepare For Movement
A black and white photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, prepare their guns and equipment for movement by US Army CH47 Chinook medium helicopters to a fire support base. The load was one Chinook for one battery detachment (circaJuly 1967)photograph, 103 battery, 1st field regt, raa, chinook, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire support base -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Prepare For Movement
A black and white photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, prepare their guns and equipment for movement by US Army CH47 Chinook helicopters to a fire support base. The load was one Chinook for one battery detachment (circa July 1967)photograph, 103 battery, 1st field regt, raa, chinook, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire support base -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Prepare For Movement
A black and white photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, prepare their guns and equipment for movement by US Army CH47 Chinook helicopters to a fire support base. The load was one Chinook for one battery detachment (circa July 1967)photograph, 103 battery, 1st field regt, raa, chinook, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire support base -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Prepare For Movement
A black and white photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery Royal Australian Artillery, prepare their guns and equipment for movement by US Army CH47 Chinook helicopters to a fire support base. The load was one Chinook for one battery detachment (circa July 1967)photograph, 103 battery, 1st field regt, raa, chinook, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire support base -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Prepare For Movement
A black and white photograph of Gunners of the 103 Battery, Royal Australian Artillery, prepare their guns and equipment for movement by US Army CH47 Chinook helicopters to a fire support base. The load was one Chinook for one battery detachment (circa July 1967)photograph, 103 battery, 1st field regt, raa, chinook, gibbons collection catalogue, gunner, fire support base -
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Photograph, Nui Thai Van Hills FSB
A black and white photograph of an oblique aerial view of an Australian Fire Support Base at the base of the Nui Thai Van Hills. The FSB provided a battalions direct artillery and mortar support, when on operation away from 1st Australian Task Force Base at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Province. (circa May 1969)photograph, fire support base, 1st atf base, nui thai van hills, gibbons collection catalogue, artillery -
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Photograph, Little Pattie And Col Joye
A black and white photograph taken in Townsville, Queensland, 18/08/1968. Rock and Roll stars Little Pattie and Col Joye entertain in the lounge of a private home. Members of D Coy 6 RAR who missed the original concert in Vietnam on the 18/08/1966 being otherwise engaged in the Battle of Long Tan. Standing left to right Ross MAudio, CDonald, Robin Rencher, Peter Doyle, Phil Dixon. Sitting left to right Ian Campbell and Dave Sabben.photograph, entertainer, little patti, col joy, d coy, 6 rar, battle of long tan, gibbons collection catalogue, ross maudio, cdonald, robin rencher, peter doyle, phil dixon, ian campbell, dave sabben -
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Photograph, Johnny Mack
A black and white photograph of Johnny Mack of the Official Sep-Oct 69 Lorrae Desmond Show, at the 1st Australian Task Force Base, Nui Dat Luscombe Bowl, delighted the Diggers with his rendition of popular country and western songs.photograph, johnny mack, lorrae desmond, entertainer, 1st atf base, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, digger, luscombe bowl -
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Photograph, Midwifery Replacement Kit
A black and white photograph of WO2 Brian Quee, the Squandron Sergeant Major, assisted by 2Lt Mike Meehan of 161 (Indep) Recce Flight, attempt to fathom the complexities of a Midwifery Replacement Kit watched by local village children during a Medcap at Xuyen Mocphotograph, wo2 brian quee, 2lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, medical, xuyen moc, gibbons collection catalogue, vietnamese children, medcap -
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Photograph, Fortified Base Camp
A coloured photograph of a fortified base camp alongside an Australian Fire Support Base, houses engineers involved in the construction of 'fire trails' which were cut through dense jungle of known infiltration, to cut NVA/VietCong lines of communications and supply (circa April 1969)photograph, fire support base, gibbons collection catalogue, nva/vc, fire trails, jungle