Verney, Guy (Dr) Accession Number: PR85/083

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Research papers of Dr. Guy Verney used in compiling his 1982 thesis "The Army High Command and Australia's defence policy, 1901-1998." Includes originals and copies of correspondence, reports and diary entries relating to General Sir Brudenell White, Sir Ronald Munro, A W Jose, Field Marshall Sir Thomas Blamey, C E W Bean, Lord Kitchener, W H Long, and Generals Bridges, Haig and Birdwood. Subjects include the Council of Defence Special Intelligence Branch Strategic Railways in Australia, the military forces of the empire, formation of citizens leagues, Naval Intelligence on Japan and Brudenell White's early military experiences.

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Accession Number
PR85/083
Maker
Guy Verney
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1899-1979
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM315 419/108/020
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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