Gerald F. X. Brown - War diary, patrol reports and personal papers, Papua New Guinea, 1936-1965
Gerald F. X. Brown - War diary, patrol reports and personal papers, Papua New Guinea, 1936-1965
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Canberra : Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, [2001]
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PMB 1162
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microfilm reels 35 mm
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Microfilm : PMB 1162
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Gerald Brown's wartime papers, including his diary written at Popendetta, Awala, Ilimo and Kokoda, 21 Mar-27 Jul 1942. Brown's personal files which include a copy of his report of his patrol in the Chirima Valley, Jun 1942, Dobuduru inspection reports, plantation and native labour surveys, Dec 1944-Jan 1945, Brown's first monthly report from Dobudu...
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Gerald F. X. Brown - War diary, patrol reports and personal papers, Papua New Guinea, 1936-1965
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PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1162
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Microfilm. Balgowlah :W.& F. Pascoe Pty Ltd for Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, Australian National University :[2001]. 2 microform reels
Originals with Mrs Helen Tracy, Beehive Park, Sodwalls, N.S.W. 2790
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Gerald Brown took employment in Port Moresby in 1936 working first in the Burns Philp butchery and freezer department and later as a clerk in the Lands Department. He was appointed Patrol Officer by the Papuan Administration in 1937. Gerald was transferred into ANGAU and patrolled in Popondeta, Awala, Ilimo and Kokoda in March 1942. He was appointe...
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PMB 1162
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9AL4egkY
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/9AL4egkY
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441509
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