The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Two handwritten diaries containing daily entries kept by Evelyn Tilka (nee Tomlinson) for 1944 and 1947. The 1944 diary describes daily life in detail including service in the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service at HMAS Leeuwin in the Tenderers Victualling Office, until her retirement when she became pregnant, home life, entertainment, cost of living, and coupons. The 1947 diary contains details of house construction, employment, and domestic daily life following the end of the war, as she and her husband established their new home and wood carting business in Cannington WA, on his discharge from the Army. The diaries record personal feelings toward her husband on separation and reunion. The diaries also contain newspaper clippings advertising picture shows.
Interview with Patricia Harvey conducted by Alison Viney Houghton for her "The Age of Innocence 1937-1947" oral history project. The interview covers topics related to growing up in South Australia du
Diary relating to the First World War service of Sister Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) Evelyn Davies. In this diary Davies recalls her journey at sea during her embarkation beginning on 18 May
Collection relating to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force and Korean War experiences of civilian Nell Honeysett, 1953-1954. Wallet 1 of 1 - collection consists of a 13-page handwritten account
Collection relating to the First World War service of Sister Florence Narrelle Jessie Hobbes, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, 1915-1918. Collection consists of a number of
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Leading Aircraftman Constantine Maniskas, New Guinea and Australia, 1945. The collection consists of one handwritten diary covering the period 1
Collection relating to the Second World War service of WR/659 Telegraphist Doris Evelyn Jeffs (later Lacey), Women's Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS), Canberra, 1943-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 - cons