Collection of maps from the Henry Gordon Bennett papers

Map No. Title Author/Publisher Date Edition General description, location, and boundaries. Scale
1 Map of the Western Battle Front: Basle to Trier H.E.C. Robinson Pty Ltd 1st Edition Map of the Western Battle Front (WWII) showing canals, roads, international boundaries and railways, and including inset key showing surrounding countries. Trier, Germany to Basle, Switzerland; Nancy, France to Karlsruhe, Germany. Printed 4 miles to an inch
2 Malaya 1938 D.A.D SVY. Gen. Staff. E.C. [Deputy Assistant Director of Surveys, General Staff, Educational Company] 1938 Map of former Malaya (present Malaysia) indicating railways, roads and state boundaries, with annotations indicating military movements . Map showing Malaysia with indications of Sumatra and former Siam (present Thailand). Has annotations: Various blue arrows along indicating "Direction of enenmy advance" according to annotations under key; red ink and pencil circular shading around Jemaluang, Mersino, Kuantan and Kota Bharo, as well as at various other unmarked points indicating "Poisition of our forces" according to annotations under key; red ink annotations of place names 18 miles to an inch
3 Malaya 1938 D.A.D SVY. Gen. Staff. E.C. [Deputy Assistant Director of Surveys, General Staff, Educational Company] 1938 Map of former Malaya (present Malaysia) indicating railways, roads and state boundaries, with extensive annotations indicating military movements and events. Map showing Malaysia with indications of Sumatra and former Siam (present Thailand). Has annotations: Extensive coloured pencil annotations indicating military movements, major events, including sighting of enemy ships, capturing of significant landmarks and attempts to counter, as well as corresponding dates; annotations to key indicate blue pencil arrows - "Enemy", red pencil arrows - "II Ind Div", green pencil arrows - "9 Ind Div", purple arrows - "AIF 27 [illegible], pink arrows - "22 [illegible] 18 miles to an inch
4 Malay Peninsula E. Weller and Grahams Ltd. 1900 Map of former Malaya (present Malaysia) featuring British possessions and federated native states, as well as contructed and proposed railways, waterways and hachures showing relief . Map showing Malaysia with indications of Sumatra and surrounding islands. Has annotations: Red ink annotation at bottom - "I am represented by the Blue Spot [illegible date]"; blue spot and red line indicating route and staring point 100 miles to an inch
5 Malay area operations progress map 1944 Traced map showing military movements and strategy in former Malaya (present Malaysia), note at bottom indicates that map is adaptation from original copy of Japanese document by GSI (Ia.) 3 Aust. Corps HQ. Singora to Bintan Island; Penang to Kuala Trennganu. Manuscript- Various coloured annotations denoting miltary movements and relevant divisions, as well as coloured notes indicating strategy and planned timelines; blue ink annotation at bottom - "Notes: 1. [symbol] indicates position of 25 Army Comd. Post.2. After the landing at Singora, 5 Div. will follow the railroad southward after crossing the Perak River and will advance to the left flank of 25 Army following the railroad.3. GDS Div. will arrive by train at Haad Yai on 13 Dec. On 19 Dec, the Masaki force will arrive at Kuala Ketili. On 26 Dec after crossing the Perak River in the vicinity of Juala Kangsar it will advance along the coast with the right flanks of 25 Army. 4. 18 Div will reach Endali on 26 Jan. and will assemble at Kluang by 31 Jan. to participate in the occupation of Singapore 1s. 5. The Army Air Force in Malay Area operation is the Sugawar GP."; pencil annotation to right of sheet - "It will be noted that he [illegible] near JASIN & the bay of SEGAMAT. 2/26 + [illegible]/30 [illegible] on the main road [illegible] and apparently made his [illegible]" 1:2,000,000
6 Singapore and Johore Surveyor General, F.M.S and S.S. 1941 Map of Singapore and Johore showing main roads, waterways, farmland, swampland and contours with spot heights. Some estate names listed.. Sungai Tebrau to Pulau Semakau; Sungai Pendas to Telok Paku. Printed 1 inch to a mile
7 Singapore and Johore Bahru Survey Production Centre A.L.F.S.E.A. 1945 4th Edition Map of Singapore and Johore showing main roads, waterways, farmland, swampland and contours with spot heights. Sungai Tebrau to Pulau Semakau; Sungai Pendas to Telok Paku. Printed 1 inch to a mile
8 Singapore Map of Singapore showing towns, roads, railways and airport, with annotations indicating military routes and bases. Kangkar Masai to Pulau Semakau; Bukit Piatu to Beting Kusah Village. Has annotation to key - "Route of Japanese in attack on Singapore [blue arrows]", "Position at capitulation [red dots]"; coloured pencil annotations showing routes; pencil annotations indicating grid; black ink annotation - "Intelligence section (IA) Eastern Command" 2 miles to an inch
9 Singapore Map of Singapore showing towns, roads and railways, with annotations indicating military routes. Kangkar Masai to Pulau Semakau; Bukit Piatu to Beting Kusah Village. Has annotation to key - "Route of Japanese in attack on Singapore [blue arrows]", "Position at capitulation [red dots]"; coloured pencil annotations showing routes; pencil annotations indicating positions of various brigades and their routes; black ink annotation - "Intelligence section (IA) Eastern Command" 2 miles to an inch
10 Final stages of mainland retreat Traced map showing land around Malacca and Singapore Straits with military routes indicated in pencil throughout. Moar Bakri to Bintan Island; Malacca Strait to South China Sea. Manuscript - Various pencil annotations indicating military routes; ink annotation with arrow - "18 Jap Div from East Coast at Mersing and Endaw [illegible] Kluang" Scale undetermined
11 Singapore Is. Disposition of troops 0900hrs 9 Feb 1942 1942 Traced map showing Singapore Island with movements of Japanese military indicated. Map shows island of Singapore and some indication of Johore Bahru. Manuscript 4.5cm to 5 miles
12 Singapore Island : Disposition of troops 8 Feb 1942 1942 Traced map showing Singapore Island with movements of Japanese and Australian military indicated. Map shows island of Singapore and some indication of Johore Bahru. Manuscript - Red ink annotation showing position of Japanese troops 4.5cm to 5 miles
13 [Map showing military movements on Singapore Island] Traced map showing Singapore Island with military movements indicated. Map shows island of Singapore and some indication of Johore Bahru. Manuscript - Blue ink linings on borders and pencil annotations indicating routes; pencil grid added
14 Advance of the Japanese forces into Malaya 8.12.41 - 15.2.53 J.O'H 1944 Map showing advance of Japanese military divisions through former Malaya (present Malaysia) with inset map of Singapore Island indicating final battle lines at time of surrender. Singora to Singapore; Penang to Kuala Trengganu. Has annotations: Black ink annotation, top right - "To face Chapter IX" (crossed out), "Inside cover"; blue ink colouring of cirls indicating towns Alor Star, Kota Bharu, Tanah Merah, Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur, Kluanh 50 miles to an inch
15 Malaya J.O'H 1944 Map showing military withdrawal route through former Malaya (present Malaysia), with railways and international boundaries marked. Haad Yai to Singapore; Penang to Kuantan . Printed - Black ink annotation, top middle - "To face Chapter IX" 47 miles to an inch
16 Grik-Kroh Area J.O'H 1944 Map showing Malaya Thailand frontier with rivers, roads, mountains and state boundaries marked. Batu Lapan to Grik; Baling to Bt. Kobek. Printed - Black ink annotation, top middle - "To face Chapter X" 6 miles to an inch
17 Selama Area J.O'H 1944 Map showing area surrounding town of Selama, including state boundaries, railways, waterways, main roads and hachures showing relief. Lunas to Kamunting; Junjong to Kampong Ijok . Printed - Black ink annotation, top middle - "To face Chapter XI" 6 miles to an inch
18 Singapore Island J.O'H 1944 Map showing Singapore Island and a portion of Johore Bahru, including airfields, main roads, rivers and railways. Masai to Strait of Singapore; Tuas to Changi. Printed - Black ink annotation, top middle - "To face Chapter XXII" 4 miles to an inch
19 [Map showing Australasia and including radii of air action] Map showing the Australasian region with overlayed radii of air action around Timor, Solomon Islands and New Caledonia. Map showing Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Sumatra, Borneo, the Phillipines and former Siam (present Thailand)
20 Sheet A.1 : Australian Aeronautical Map Property and Survey Branch, Department of the Interior, Canberra 1942 Preliminary Edition Map showing Sumatra and surrounding islands, indicating main roads, waterways and with hachures showing relief. Pakanbaroe to Tebingting; Silaboe to Soengaiselan. Printed 78 miles to an inch
21 (1) Map shewing the principal railway systems of Australia 1956 Map showing railway systems across mainland Australia with inset maps of Tasmania and New Guinea. Map showing Australia. Printed 200 miles to an inch
21(2) Map of the New South Wales Railways 1956 Map showing railway systems through New South Wales with red figures indicating timetable numbers, and with inset showing enlargement of Sydney and Newcastle districts. South Brisbane to Cape Howe; Cockburn to Port Macquarie. Printed. [2 copies] 32 miles to an inch
22 Johore and Singapore Surveyor General, F.M.S and S.S. 1941 First edition Map showing Singapore and Malaysian states north of Johore Bahru, featuring main roads and waterways, and including contour lines, spot heights and tints. Gunong Lesong to Pulau Satumu; Kesang to Tanjong Punggai. Has annotations: Blue circles and numbered annotations along major roadways; illegible pencil annotation at top right border; various other pencil annotations at borders 4 miles to an inch