Forecast program outlining the training for 38th Battalion for a period in March 1937. Items in the collection re Lt Col J Swatton, refer Cat No. 6719.2P for his service history.Loose leaf folder with outline of 38 Battalion camp training programme. Some pages white and some pages pink. Three gold studs at top of page (landscape).Titles "38 Bn Camp Training" - Outline Programme.passchendaele barracks trust, training pprogramme, 38th bn

Bandolier used by light horsemen to store ammunition during WW1. Hocking, Regt No 2741Black leather belt with gold buckles, also five pockets attached to the belt with stud buttons and fold over covers.“2741” stamped into belt and makers label near buckle.passchendaele barracks trust, bandolier

Items in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. This is a pocket sized booklet. Cover is red buckram. printing in black ink. Inside are printed descriptions of drill movements for ceremonies. It also has B & W photos of a soldier demonstrating funeral (?) positions and paces. It has 171 pages plus end plates. There are some modification slips glued in there. 2. This is a khaki coloured, covered pocket book. It has the Crest of Great Britain top centre. In the centre is the title and above that is supersedes 1935 edition.1. Inside front cover, written in ink is "V59401 Col. J.W. Swatton, 4 Div". On first page it looks like the original owner's name has been cut out. 2. On rear cover is a sticky label "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton".passchendaele barracks trust, booklets drills and ceremonial

Item in the collection re Lt Col J Swatton, refer to Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. This is an untitled booklet. Suspect it's pages were extracted from a larger book. It starts at page 327 and goes to page 384, written text only, black ink. Fastened with two staples. 2. This book is missing its front cover. Its about 25 mm thick. It appears to be AMR + O's. Defence Act 1903-1927 with amendments (Aust Military Regulations and Orders). It has 530 pages. Back cover is cardboard.1. On rear is a sticky label with this printed on it - "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J. W. Swatton Ref No JWS. M25". 2. On rear is a sticky label with words printed on - On loan from The Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton Ref No.JWS M32. Handwritten on rear cover in pencil is "(13) + Appendix B. + Appendix C" and written in pencil on cover page is "Amended 1940" .defence tactical, military regulations, passchendaele barracks trust

Items in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details. This is a small pocket size booklet. Cover is red buckram. It has 14 pages printed of words and range charts. There are 3 blank sheets as well. Printed on the front cover is the title as above. A note refers to Army orders Feb 1937. There are some drawings of flags at mast head to indicate wind speed.Written inside front cover in pencil. "P.I.M.S.L.R.O". (+ something illegible). Written on back cover, in pencil, "Miss A Parker, 170 Forest 1487". On the outside rear is a sticky label with the words - "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton Ref No. JWS M/!"passchendaele barracks trust, machine gun, vickers

Items in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.1. This is a green buckram covered pocket book. Printing on front cover is in black ink. Inside are 71 pages of organisations and diagrams of HQ areas. It is fastened with two staples. 2. This is a green cardboard covered book. Front cover is printed in black ink. It shows the interconnection of various elements within the division. Dated 1951.1. On rear cover is a sticky label. Words are:- " On loan from the Estate of Colonel J. W. Swatton Ref No. JWS M22". 2. On the rear is a sticky label. It has the words " On loan from the Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton Ref JWS M23" passchendaele barracks trust, army organisation, administration, j.w. swatton

Items in the collection re Lt Col J. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.This is an enlarged version of a contour map. It is undated. On centre left is Ravenswood Train station. The Calder Highway is shown, from the bottom of the map to halfway up left side. Top right side shows "Spring Hill".Each grid square is 1000 x 1000 yards. Top right corner grid is 230,000 E, 450,000 Nth. Magnetic variation when this map was made is 6.55' grid to magnetic Nth. printed onto the map, with an "X" are 'Starting Point', "Debussing Point", and "Assembly Point" . Handwritten in red pencil at top LHS are the letters "C.O".passchendaele barracks trust, map, j.w. swatton

item in the collection re Lt Col J, Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.This is made of blue buckram on stiff cardboard. Printed in black ink. It unfolds to present 6 pages on either side. Written guides/clues to plan Army Manouevres.There is writing on front cover - very hard to see. Can make out "Swatton" 38 Bn".military procedures, j. w. swatton, passchendaele barracks trust

Identity discs known as dog tags worn by soldiers in combat and stamped with name, number and unit. Hocking Regt No 2741.Three identity discs on a knotted brown shoe lace strap. 1. Tin disc with No. and name inscribed and a round bell hook at top. 2. Round leather disc with hole punched at top. 3. Octagon shaped leather disc with 2 holes punched through on each side.1. Inscribed “2741, Hocking A, D.A.C., O. E” 2. Inscribed “A. Hocking, S.R.T.Y., Aus. F.A. CIT” 3. Inscribed “Hocking A, C.D. S.R.T.V. AUS FA”passchendaele barracks trust, dog tags

Spurs would have been used by horse riders in the light horse and in other units in WW1, AIF as part of their standard issued equipment. Hocking Regt No 2741.Pair of silver steel riding spurs with brown/black leather straps and buckle. Spurs are wishbone shape with leather strap across the top. Strap approximately 30cm in length and hooks onto top of spurs with a metal clip. Round blunt circular blade at bottom.passchendaele barracks trust, riding spurs

Small army green double compartment ammunition pouch, has sewn in strap attachments for web belt on the inside of the pouch.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch

Two cotton ammunition pouches in olive green and worn on a webbing belt.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouches

Webbing bayonet, green colour, upper section has a loop for fitting a belt through another loop to fit over the bayonet handle. Bottom half has two thick loops to fit the bayonet scabbard.passchendaele barracks trust, bayonet frog, equipment

Slightly blackened webbing sling used to carry a rifle over the shoulder, attachments of the end of the sling slip onto a rifle attachment.passchendaele barracks trust, rifle sling, equipment

Blackened webbing bayonet frog, upper section has a loop for belt fitting plus a small loop to fit over the bayonet handle. Bottom section has two wide loops to fit the bayonet scabbard.passchendaele barracks trust, bayonet, frog, equipment

Blackened Rifle Webbing Sling used to carry a rifle over the shoulder, attachments on the end of the webbing sling clip onto an attachment on the rifle.passchendaele barracks trust, rifle, sling, equipment

"William Alfred Baker" VX85569 (V157152), Enlisted 29.06.1942, age 29. Discharged 2.7.1946. Rank Gunner, 33rd Aust. Heavy, Anti aircraft Battery.Rectangular universal utility pouch, medium size, has the ability to be attached to the web belt or other webbing types. Colour is khaki and has a flap closure with a brass press stud. Inside the closure flap there are three (3) sewn in, small storage compartments.“VX85569”passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch, william alfred baker

1. Rectangular universal utility ammunition pouch painted matt green. The pouch can be attached to the waistbelt or to over the shoulder webbing harness. There is a press stud closure on the front top flap. 2. Khaki rectangular utility ammunition pouch, has a sewn on blackened slider keeper to replace damaged webbing and brass buckle. 3. Rectangular universal utility ammunition pouch. the khaki has been changed and replaced with a green matt dye. there is a press stud closure on the top flap.1. On the inside of the pouch, “Z.L.& T. Ltd 1941” 2. On the rear side of the pouch “3632038?” 3. No markings.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch

1. Rectangular universal utility ammunition pouch has the ability to be attached to the waist web belt or over the shoulder webbing harness. Khaki with a green dye on the surface. Has a brass press stud closure flap. 2. Rectangular universal utility ammunition pouch, has the ability to be attached to the waist web belt or over the shoulder webbing harness. Khaki in colour with a brass press stud closure strap.1. No markings. 2. Inside of pouch, “Z.L. & T.Ltd 1942”passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch

1. Large rectangular universal utility ammunition pouch has the flexibility to be attached to the waist belt or over the shoulder webbing harness. Khaki in colour, the top closure strap is missing. 2. Large rectangular universal utility ammunition pouch, has the flexibility to be attached to the waist belt or over the shoulder webbing harness. Khaki in colour and has some faint markings on the back of the pouch.1. No markings. 2. Very faint markings on the back. “TAREEN?”passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouches

Slacks - garment is part of a Women's Service Dress uniform. Possibly issued to "BALAAM", Service No. "F380519" Refer also Cat No. 9616.1. Slacks - dark green colour wool and polyester, full length slacks with belt loops. Front nylon zipper fly, brown colour plastic button at waist - no pockets. Manufacturers labels - two, inside back of waistband, exterior back of waistband - (to be removed when worn). White colour polyester fabric. 2. Belt - fabric as above with keeper and metal press stud closer.Manufacturers label - black ink print. Inside back "A.G.C.F. VICTORIA 1980 ^/ 8410-66-096-5182 size 10, AVE HGT/ FULL HIP/ WAIST 60 CM HIP 90 CM" Garment care instructions under headings "HAND WASH, MACHINE WASH IRONING", Followed by "NAME/ Service No.". Outside back "THE TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WEARING" with printed and handwritten information.uniform, womens trousers, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Dress - garment part of Women's Service Dress Uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. "F3205719"Dress - light green colour wool/polyester fabric dress with wide collar, front opening with five buttonholes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff, two inset front pockets. Pale green colour Rank Insignia - Corporal stripe. Manufacturers label back below collar. White cotton fabric with handwritten information.Manufacturers label - black ink print. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1980/ 8410-66-097-0793/ SIZE 12 AVE HEIGHT/ AV HIP/ 85cm BUST? 65 cm WAIST/ 90 cm HIPS/ LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ MACHINE/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ HANDWASH/ HAND HOT/ 40c/ USE GOOD QUALITY/ SOAP FLAKES/ COLD RINSE/ SHORT SPIN/ DO NOT WRING/ OR TUMBLE DRY/ DRY CLEANABVLE S or P/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." "BALAAM/ F3205719"uniform, women's dress, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

Cardigan - garment part of a Women's service dress uniform. Item issued to "BALAAM" Service No. F320519". Refer also Cat. No. 6916.Cardigan - dark green colour, wool blend ribbed knitwear with front edges and collar. Five button holes, no buttons. Pale green colour rank insignia sewn each upper arm. Two manufacturers labels - inside collar - white cotton fabric with handwritten information.First label - "BROMLEY K/W/ ^ 1981/ DSN 8410-66-097-7813/ SIZE 14/ SERVICE NO./ NAME" Second label - detail cleaning instructions under the headings "Machine wash" and "Hand Wash". Handwritten information - black ink pen. "F3205719/BALAAM".uniform, cardigan, army, balaam, passchendaele barracks trust

1. Ammunition pouch with flap closure, has multiple webbing and harness attachments. Slider to attach to web belt, eyelet at bottom of the pouch. 2. Ammunition pouch with flap closure and slide locking attachment, there are multiple webbing and harness attachments. There are sliders attached to the rear of the pouch to attach to a web belt. There is a drain eyelet at the bottom of the pouch.1. “8486-06-0 JTD 1988?” 2. Very faded markings.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch

Belts x 3 - Nylon, plastic buckles, blackened brass keepers.1. & 2. Waist, “30 inches or over Mississippi Industry” 3. “US”passchendaele barracks trust, belt webbing

Woollen blanket with ability to be adjusted using the blanket press stud snap shut closure buttons.“Conlons, Australia 1969 ^ 7210/66/011/5817”passchendaele barracks trust, inner blanket

Khaki ammunition pouch, medium size with sewn on shoulder strap. there is a brass webbing attachment on the top rear of the pouch. The closure fitting is a press stud lock.“41??”, Inside marking “2L & T Ltd 1943”.passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch, equipment

Small army green pocket ammunition magazine pouch for 30 Cal ammunition, has sewn on attachment for fitting onto a web belt, the pouch has a press stud closure device.Inside: “POCKET AMMUNITION MAGAZINE 30 CAL. 8485-254-2771” Outside: “US”passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch

Khaki Ammunition pouch, fitted side pockets and there is a webbing belt fitting and two side webbing attachments fitted with a brass press lock. All exterior webbing fittings are brass.“? ATERSTON” (on lid).passchendaele barracks trust, ammunition pouch, general purpose

Summer dress uniform, dress, jacket and slacks. Fabric - light green colour, wool/polyester. 1. Dress - with wide collar, front opening with five button holes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff. Two inset front pockets and pair of box pleats. Manufacturer's label back below collar - white cotton label. 2. Jacket - with wide collar, front opening has button holes, no buttons, short sleeves with self cuff, two inset front pockets. Two manufacturer's labels - back below collar and exterior of left pocket. 3. Slacks - full length slacks - no belt loops. Front metal and nylon zipper fly, green colour plastic button at waist. No pockets. Two manufacturer's labels, inside back of waistband, exterior back of waistband (to be removed when worn). White cotton/polyester fabric. 4. Belt - with keeper and gold colour plastic buckle.Manufacturer's labels - black ink print. 1. "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1978/ ^/ 8410-66-097-0796/ size 18 AV HEIGHT/ AV HIP/ 100 CM BUST/ 80 CM WAIST/ 105 HIPS/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." with "LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS" 2. Inside collar "A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1980/ 6/ 8410-66-097-0841/ SIZE 14 AVE HEIGHT/ FULL HIP/ 90 CM BUST/ 70 CM WAIST/ 100 CM HIPS/ FABRIC/ WOOL/POLYESTER/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." Pocket - THIS TAG IS FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY/ PLEASE REMOVE BEFORE WASHING" with printed and handwritten information. 3. Inside back of waistband - same as 2. Inside collar label. Exterior back of waistband - same as 2. exterior of left pocket. uniform, summer service dress, army, browne, passchendaele barracks trust