Bringing up the Guns by Septimus Power
Discover Harold Septimus Power’s powerful First World War painting 'Bringing up the Guns'.
First World War 1914 - 1918
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Australian clearance divers and a Gulf War missile
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Harold Freedman’s Aircraft Hall Mural
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Second World War 1939 - 1945
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A local merchant from Thailand who helped prisoners of war on the Thai–Burma Railway.
Second World War 1939 - 1945
HMAS Goorangai
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Second World War 1939 - 1945
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ANIMALS IN WAR
Winged Warriors
Pigeons have been in use in both war and civilian life for centuries.
Animals in war
Australians have had a long history of fighting alongside animals.
Bringing up the Guns by Septimus Power
Discover Harold Septimus Power’s powerful First World War painting 'Bringing up the Guns'.
First World War 1914 - 1918
NATIONAL SERVICE
What is a Nasho or National Serviceman?
Discover the history and role of Australia’s National Servicemen, known as ‘Nashos’.
Vietnam War 1962 - 1975
A Nasho's Service
What seemed like destiny became an experience that has lasted a lifetime.
Vietnam War 1962 - 1975
Ripples of Wartime: Neville Sinkinson
Neville Sinkinson served in Vietnam as a RAAF helicopter crewman in 1970 and 1971.
Vietnam War 1962 - 1975
Ripples of Wartime: Chas Martin
Chas Martin was called up for National Service in 1969 - and disobeyed.
Vietnam War 1962 - 1975