Recommendation for postwar migration committee terms of reference
Copy of Cabinet submission on terms of reference for the post-war migration joint parliamentary committee.
Captain Albert Jacka's return to Australia – letter to Lieutenant-General William Birdwood
Letter concerning Captain Albert Jacka's proposed return to Australia, First World War.
Chinese-Australian serviceman has 'Advance Australia' tattoo
This is a document regarding the medical examination of Thomas Albert Hughes, a First World War serviceman.
Aboriginal serviceman Douglas Grant
A black-and-white photograph of Douglas Grant, an Aboriginal Australian who served in the First World War.
Furlough to help in recruiting – offered to Lieutenant Hugo Throssell
This is a cablegram to Australian Headquarters in Cairo, regarding a furlough offered to present war Victoria Cross Winners.
Red Cross nurses serving in India – vica letter of appreciation for actions
A 2-page typed letter acknowledging the work of Australian nurses in India during the First World War.
Request for 17,000 horses for the Australian Light Horse in Mesopotamia
This is a cablegram regarding the need for additional horses for the Australian Light Horse, situated in Mesopotamia, during World War I.
Restrictions on married nurses – nurse uses maiden name to enlist
This is a minute paper regarding a nurse who enlisted in the First World War under her maiden name.
Recruitment poster for the Australian Imperial Force - Mister, here's your hat!
A black-and-white poster encouraging men to enlist in the Australian Imperial Force during the Second World War.
Postwar medical history – Hugo Throssell
Extracts from evidence presented at investigations into whether Hugo Throssell's suicide was caused by his war service.
Sachiko McKay
Sachiko McKay married Australian serviceman Jack McKay in 1952, and migrated to Australia in 1953 as a war bride.
Letter of appreciation of the ANZAC troops of the Camel Corps
This is a letter of appreciation for the efforts of the Camel Corps and Major General Harry Chauvel at Magdhaba, during World War I.
Covenant of the League of Nations
This is the first page of the Covenant of the League of Nations, which is Part 1 of the Treaty of Versailles, the peace treaty to conclude World War I.
Attestation Paper for Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, Australian Imperial Force
This is the attestation Paper for Private James Martin, Australian Imperial Force, who enlisted in World War I at the age of 14.
Consent from 'Chief Protector of Aboriginals' for an underage recruit
This letter provides consent from the Chief Protector of Aboriginals for Everett Luke Sumner to serve in the First World War.
Defence of Australia and Asia-Pacific bases – press release from Prime Minister John Curtin
This is a press statement issued by Prime Minister John Curtin, regarding conscription for overseas service in Second World War.
Governor-General's response to King George V's message about Armistice Day
Commemoration played an important role in helping Australians to come to terms with the physical and emotional costs of the First World War.
Otto Kampe
Otto Kampe, from Latvia, was the 250,000th refugee to arrive in Australia post-World War II.
Letter suggesting deployment of Australian postal women in Egypt and France
This is a copy of a letter written by Elsie M. Paynter, regarding deployment of female postal officers during the First World War.
Wartime Internment of Japanese Australians
During the Second World War, many people of Japanese ancestry who lived in Australia were imprisoned in internment camps.