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The 'Kelat' in an unidentified harbour
The iron ship 'Kelat', 1894 tons, in an unidentified harbour. This is a handsome example of the later iron ships [see 'Hovding'] [iron ship, 1894 tons, ON84103, 261.0 x 41.0 x 23.5. Built 1881 (3) Richardson, Duck and Co. Stockton on Tees, Owners: Ed. Bates and Sons, registered Liverpool. Sold in 1904 and renamed 'Hovding' by Norwegian owners. Dismasted off the coast of NSW c.1914 and not considered worth repairing. Acquired by McIlwraith, McEacharn and Co., and converted into a coal hulk and subsequently stationed at Albany WA. In WW2 was taken over by RAN for use as a storeship and was converted at Fremantle in 1941, then towed to Darwin by the tug 'Uco' in November 1941. Bombed and sunk by the Japanese during the air raid of 19 February 1942. Hull subsquently salvaged by Japanese scrap merchants and cut up and taken to Japan].
Grave marker in war cemetery
Close-up of a grave marker in a cemetery which reads 'unidentified Japanese airman 20.6.43'. See also PRG 1435/4/142.
Anthill in the Northern Territory
Two very large anthills with an army truck parked between them and completely dwarfed by them.
87th Squadron members
Members of the 87th Squadron, many with drinks in their hands.
Servicemen relaxing in camp
Members of the 87th Squadron relaxing under a canvas awning at Coomalie.
Servicemen relaxing in camp
Members of the 87th Squadron relaxing under a canvas awning at Coomalie.
Servicemen in the mess tent
Members of the 87th Squadron at Christmas lunch in the mess tent at Coomalie.
Servicemen in the mess tent
Members of the 87th Squadron at Christmas lunch in the mess tent at Coomalie.
Servicemen in the mess tent
Members of the 87th Squadron at Christmas lunch in the mess tent at Coomalie.
Servicemen eating Christmas lunch
Members of the 87th Squadron at Christmas lunch in the mess tent at Coomalie.
Servicemen celebrating Christmas
Members of the 87th Squadron carrying their CO on their shoulders at Christmas lunch in the mess tent at Coomalie.
Servicemen at Coomalie camp
Two members of the 87th Squadron standing under the shade of an open-sided tent at Coomalie camp, with a bush picket fence across the front and a gate which carries a picture of Stalin and the caption 'The Kremlin - Joe for King' underneath it.
Servicemen at Coomalie camp
A member of the 87th Squadron leaning on the gate into a tent at Coomalie camp; the gate carries a picture of Stalin with the caption 'The Kremlin - Joe for King' underneath it.
Servicemen at Coomalie camp
Two members of the 87th Squadron standing in front of a canvas and bush slab structure at Coomalie camp.
Servicemen at Coomalie camp
Two members of the 87th Squadron standing in front of an open-sided tent at Coomalie camp, with a bush picket fence across the front with a gate that carries a picture of Stalin with the caption 'The Kremlin - Joe for King' underneath it.
Servicemen at Coomalie camp
Three men of the 87th Squadron at Coomalie inspecting a rifle.
Coomalie camp
View of the water tanks on high stands and a couple of huts at the Coomalie camp.
Coomalie camp
View of tents and huts at the Coomalie camp.
Men at Coomalie camp
Seven members of the 87th Squadron near the Coomalie camp. Most are standing on a log which is straddling a small waterway; one of the group has an eye injury. Identified as '2nd shift Coomalie'. See also PRG 1435/4/162.
Men at Coomalie camp
Members of the 87th Squadron near the Coomalie camp standing in front of a couple of tents. Identified as '2nd shift Coomalie'.
Men at Coomalie camp
Seven members of the 87th Squadron near the Coomalie camp. Most are standing on a log which is straddling a small waterway. Identified as '2nd shift Coomalie'. See also PRG 1435/4/162.
Member of the 87th Squadron
Causal portrait of an unidentified member of the 87th Squadron.
Road at Coomalie
View along a dirt road in Northern Australian bush near Coomalie Camp.
View at Coomalie
View from a vantage point near Coomalie Camp, with a river and hills in the distance.
'The battle of Coomallie'
Photographic copy of a typed poem composed by Warrant Officer Neville Chamberlin.
Poems by 'Bosco' Johnston
Photographic copy of two typed poems composed by F/Lt N.G. (Bosco) Johnston. The first is entitled 'Bring out the Army and the Navy', the second 'Its foolish but its done'.
'87 P.R. Squadron'
Photographic copy of an unattributed typed song entitled '87 P.R. Squadron'. There are six verses and a chorus.
87 Squadron
Photograph taken of members of the 87 Squadron on 15 August 1945, the day peace was declared. This is one of three versions of the same 11 men photographed in front of a corrugated iron and board structure. See also PRG 1435/4/181 & PRG 1435/4/182.
87 Squadron
Photograph taken of members of the 87 Squadron on 15 August 1945, the day peace was declared. This is one of three versions of the same 11 men photographed in front of a corrugated iron and board structure. See also PRG 1435/4/180 & PRG 1435/4/182.
87 Squadron
Photograph taken of members of the 87 Squadron on 15 August 1945, the day peace was declared. This is one of three versions of the same 11 men photographed in front of a corrugated iron and board structure. See also PRG 1435/4/180 & PRG 1435/4/181.