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3 August 2024

Charles E W Bean Diaries

28.7% Finalised
14.8% Awaiting approval
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28.7% Finalised

14.8% Awaiting approval

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49.1% Open to contributions

8 May 2024

Sir John Monash (General, b.1865 - d.1931)

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59.1% Finalised

15.3% Awaiting approval

16% Open for review

9.6% Open to contributions

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First World War, 1914–18

Charles E.W. Bean, Diaries, AWM38 3DRL 606/55/1 August 1916 pt1

Notebook and diaries of CEW Bean

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First World War, 1914–18

Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 2, 1 February - 23 February 1915, Part 2

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Second World War, 1939–45

Letter from Arthur Seaforth Blackburn to Guy Fisher, France, 4 September 1916

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Charles E W Bean Diaries

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Featured Transcription Items

Charles E.W. Bean, Diaries, AWM38 3DRL 606/55/1 August 1916 pt1

Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 2, 1 February - 23 February 1915, Part 2

Letter from Arthur Seaforth Blackburn to Guy Fisher, France, 4 September 1916

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

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Acknowledgement of
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