http://hdl.handle.net/10070/177339 http://www.territorystories.nt.gov.au:80/retrieve/639462 http://hdl.handle.net/10070/177339 http://hdl.handle.net/10070/131597 Billy tea stop / photographer unknown Unknown. From Left Rear: Norma Kelly (Burns) , Nurse, Noreen Oldham, Mary Wilson, Rena Mcdonald, Unknown, Unknown, Nurse Shirley Dawson. Front: "Billy" Hassett, "Swannie" & W.O. Ruth Whitelaw and 2 drivers. Having a “tea” break on the “Track” on our way to Darwin, October 1944. Alice Springs – The Oasis in the Desert. We spent 2 days in Alice Springs. On Sunday 22nd some Air Force Boys called to see if any girls would go on a picnic. We went to the Jay Creek Aboriginal Reserve & had lunch – then on to Simpson’s Gap. Saw plenty of wildlife, eagles, emus & kangaroos. Got back to the barracks at 6.45. We were up at 4.45am on Tuesday 24th – Breakfast was at 5.30 & we finally left by convoy at 6.30. Reena joined us here, & 2 Army nurses. We were in a truck convoy of about 500 troops & we had to travel 1 mile behind. We had male drivers who were also brothers. We stopped at 9.30 for billy tea on the side of the road. Stopped at Ti Tree Well for lunch. We arrived at Barrow Creek at 5.15pm where we were to spend the night. They put a dance on for us but it was hard dancing on concrete. It was raining when we left at 6.45am Tennant Creek was our lunch stop in the ACF-YMCA hut. Next stop was “Churchill’s Head”. A rock whose formation was like Churchill & someone had put a stick in his mouth. Our next overnight stop was Banka Banka & another dance was held for us. Thursday 26th up at 4.30am & left Banka at 6pm. Elliot was our lunch stop. As Larrimah was the end of our convoy trip all the main convoy was lined up along the road & as we passed by all the drivers had buckets of water which we had to dodge. I met up with Bill Watson whom I had been writing to.Up early again next morning to start our final journey to Darwin – by train – known affectionately as “Leaping Lena” & it lived up to its reputation. We travelled all day, we had been given sandwiches and drinks for lunch. Arrived at Katherine for the evening meal. Back on the train & we travelled all though the night, not getting much sleep. Arrived at Adelaide next morning Saturday 28th for breakfast then off again & finally arriving at Winnellie about 11.30am. Our last few miles to the barracks was by truck & here we were at last in Darwin after a trip we will always remember. It was nice to see some familiar faces also. Nancy Townsend, Nancy & Molly Healy and Win Scanlon. Sun, 01 Oct 1944 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/39196 Bomb damage Unknown. Bomb damage to Bank of New South Wales; Cashmans building on the left. Thu, 01 Jan 1942 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/33986 Stolen Generation children Unknown. Stolen Generation children behind wire netting fence. Kahlin Compound - 1930s. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/32723 Wedding of Sergeant Frank Kirtley Smith and Marguerita Elaine Kettner / Northern Territory Government Photographer Northern Territory Government Photographer. A formal Army wedding of Sergeant Frank Kirtley Smith and Marguerita Elaine Kettner at Christ Church Anglican Church. Tue, 30 Sep 1941 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/32116 Camels Unknown. An outback policeman with laden camels. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/31978 Crowd Unknown. Gathering of people inside Palmerston Town Hall - possibly the occasion is the same funtion as PH0412/0036. Also in Spillett PH0238. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/31873 Gilruth family Unknown. Gilruth family on steps of Government House. L-R: Mrs Jeannie Gilruth; Carey; Jean Gilruth; Elsie Masson, Governess; Margaret Gilruth; Dr J A Gilruth. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/31815 Drovers Unknown. Drovers, Des Leahy and Wirrawarra Mick Cussens. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/30928 Stolen Generation children / photographer unknown Unknown. Stolen Generation children and adults in front of elevated house. Kahlin Compound 1930s. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10070/30700 Camp Unknown. A shed and row of tents in the outback, possibly 1930s. Wed, 01 Jan 0002 00:00:00 GMT