Robert Melrose - Diary of an escape from Salamaua, Territory of New Guinea, 22 Jan-19 Feb 1942
Robert Melrose - Diary of an escape from Salamaua, Territory of New Guinea, 22 Jan-19 Feb 1942
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PMB 1181
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microfilm reel 35 mm
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In January 1942 two parties evacuated Lae and Salamaua in front of the appoaching Japanese forces. One group of young fit people, led by Nick Penglase, went via Wau, Waria valley to Buna and Kokoda. The remaining group of 34, led by Robert Melrose, travelled by pinnace and canoe to Morobe and Buna and then overland to Kokoda. 'Diary of escape from...
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Robert Melrose - Diary of an escape from Salamaua, Territory of New Guinea, 22 Jan-19 Feb 1942
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PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1181
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Microfilm. Canberra, A.C.T. : Produced for the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, Australian National University. 1 microfilm reel
Originals held by Mr Geoff Melrose, Beechwood, NSW, Australia
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Robert Melrose was born in Hay, NSW, on 5 April 1890. He served as a Telegraphist in the Royal Australian Navy on HMAS Yarra in New Guinea waters. He joined the civil administration of the Mandated territory of New Guinea as a Patrol Officer on 9 May 1921. He served initially as an Assistant District Officer to Colonel John Walstab in Kavieng, New...
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PMB 1181
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nvg87l01
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