Secret report by Lieut. K.C. Douglas, RANVR, on his coastwatching activities, New Britain and his experiences on evacuating to the New Guinea mainland, [1943] [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2155568
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Douglas, Kenneth C
- Related Online Resources:
- https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1241037212
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1943]
- 1 cm. (1 folder)
- Summary:
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Typescript report describing conditions and events in New Britain immediately prior to the Japanese invasion of the island; the evacuation of European civilian and military personnel from the island in early 1942; the arrival of Japanese troops; Japanese bombing activities; attitudes of the indigenous inhabitants of the island to the invading forces and the departing Europeans; Douglas' appointment to the Royal Australian Navy Volunteer Regiment in July 1942; his evacuation to Sio on the New Guinea mainland; the situation on the Rai Coast, the Vitiaz Straits and around Madang and Saidor on late 1942; his early 1943 traversal of the Finisterre mountain range via Matoko and Gusap in retreat from the advancing Japanese forces; and his arrival, in February 1943, at Bena Bena from where he was flown to Port Moresby.
- Biography/History:
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Lieutenant Ken Douglas was living near Talasea on the north coast of New Britain at the time of the Japanese invasion.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no. : NLA MS 8811.
- Available on microfilm from the Pacific Manuscripts Bureau at PMB 1055.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1943
- Occupation:
- Naval officers
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1943
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