Call up papers. Three sheets giving information re call-up. 1. foolscap page. 2. A4 sheets Dept of Labour and National Servicedocument, call-up notice

This item is part of a collection donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service but was only in the Australian Army from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 a total of 1 year and 183 days. Reason for Pte Swainston’s discharge: Having completed the prescribed period of service in the ARAS (NS). During service Pte Swainston did 5 months with Recruit and Corps Training and regimental and rifleman duties with Infantry until his discharge.Pro-forma call-up notice issued by Department of Labour and National Service to N E Swainston on 6th April 1971 advising that he has been called up for national service with the Military Forces of the Commonwealth and is to present himself at Engineer's Training Depot, Swan Street, Melbourne on 21st April 1971 at 9.00am. Details are typed in, National Service Registration Office address stamped on in purple. Signed by PH Cook- Secretary, the document advises recipient what to do if he should become ill or injured prior to the set date, and how to claim related expenses.call-up, conscription, swainston collection, department of labour and national service, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, australian national serviceman, recruit and corps training, regimental duties, rifleman

Yellowed Foolscap typed information outlining requirements of call-up.document, call-up notice

This item was donated by Private Richard Keith Vines (3788474) who was a National Serviceman and was with the Royal Australian infantry Corps. He served in Vietnam with the 8th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment from November 1969 to November 1970.Department of Labour and National Service Call-Up Notice, registration No: 2001238 for Mr. Richard Keith Vines dated 24 Mar 1966 and signed by H.A. Bland dated this Twenty Fifth day of March 1966pte richard keith vines, 3788474, australian national serviceman, royal australian infantry corps, 8th battalion, the royal australian regiment, department of labour and national service, call-up notice, national service, conscription, birthday ballot

Photograph of Private Douglas Brian Plaain (copy). A copy of Call Up Notice by Dept Of Labour And National Servicepte plain, call-up notice

The letter to Graeme Arthur Jones is to inform him that he has been Called up for National Service with the Military Forces of the Commonwealth requiring him to report to, "Officer in Charge at Engineers Training Depot, Swan Street Melbourne on the 1st day of February 1967 at 8.00am". Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Letter of white colour, all print in black, typed entries are in black, dated and signed in blue pen, "Registration No 2026132", "22.12.1996""Department of Labour and National Service"letter, call up, national service

Yellowed, laminated copy of the front and back views of the envelope of an original National Service Registration papers sent to Mr. R. B. Tremellen.Mr. R.B. Tremellencall-up notice, national service - australia

Laminated copy, yellow with age. From the Dept. of Labour and National Service, District Employment Office. Detailing instructions on what and where to report for service. Registration No. 2005862. Dated 6 September 1965.call-up notice, national service - australia

Standard issue item as used by Commonwealth Government notifying when a young man was selected in the Conscription Ballot for service during the Vietnam conflict.Small buff coloured card printed on both sides in black with typed name and address added.Refer imagenational service registration, ir mckenzie, conscription, nasho, national service, birthday ballot

Yellowing laminated letter from the National Service Registration office advising of pending medical exam and interview (preparatory) to call up.national service - australia, call-up notice

This item is part of a collection of documents donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service in the Australian Army towards the end of Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam. He served from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 in the Australian Regular Army Supplement (NS). The Australian Regular Army Supplement (ARAS) was a component of the Australian Army specifically designed to incorporate conscripts into the regular force for full-time duty at home in Australia. National Servicemen in the ARAS received the same pay and conditions as regular soldiers, including three weeks' annual leave. Perforated pro-forma call-up card from Department of Labour and National Service : National Service Registration Office addressed to Mr N E Swainston, 37 Leamington St, Reservoir Vic, dated 01/10/70 with Registration Number 21765955. Specific details are typed in black ink, and the document is signed by registrar W K Allen. Back of card advises recipient that he will be given at least 7 days' notice of the time and place for the medical, and that it is his responsibility to notify changes in marital status or address. Envelope is marked O.H.M.S, National Service Registration Papers and torn open at bottomconscription, call-up, swainston, aras, national service

This item is part of a collection of documents donated by Pte Neil Ernest Swainston (3801127) who was called up for National Service in the Australian Army towards the end of Australia's involvement in the war in Vietnam. He served from 24 Apr 71 to 20 Oct 72 in the Australian Regular Army Supplement (NS). The Australian Regular Army Supplement (ARAS) was a component of the Australian Army specifically designed to incorporate conscripts into the regular force for full-time duty at home in Australia. National Servicemen in the ARAS received the same pay and conditions as regular soldiers, including three weeks' annual leave. Two-part perforated document from Department of Labour and National Service signed by P H Cook, Secretary, bearing Registration Number 21765955. Addressed to Mr N E Swainston, 37 Leamington St, Reservoir, Victoria and date stamped 18 Feb 1971. This typed pro-forma document is a call-up notice instructing the receiver to appear at the Combined Services Recruiting Centre, 301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne at 7:30 pm on 25 February 1971 to appear before a medical board. Reverse side of document advises what to take to the appointment, what actions the receiver should take, and advises that failing to comply with the notice is an offence under the National Services Act.conscription, call-up, medical, swainston collection, australian national serviceman, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, aras, australian regular army supplement, swainston

Pro-forma document from Department of Labour and National Service advising NE Swainston that he has been found fit for service and can expect to commence with the army on 21st April 1971. Details have been typed in and document has been stamped in purple with the address and date- 10 Mar 1971, and signed by PH Cook - Secretary. Document informs recipient of what action he should take, including conditions by which an application for deferment may be made. Details of this are on the back of the document.conscription, national service - australia, call-up, swainston collection

Pro-forma Certificate of Registration for Neil Ernest Swainston,born 17/07/1950, signed by him in blue ink with Army registration number 3801127 written onto the document in red ink.Signed by N E Swainston in blue ink. Army registration number 3801127 written onto the document in red ink.conscription, call-up, national service - australia, swainston collection

Newspaper extract

Wooden Cross painted grey. Gordon C Sharp 21 - TV Cameraman. Spent three months in Service. Called up 30/06/1965 Commissioned 2nd Lt December 18 1966 Posted to D Company 6 RAR as Platoon Commander in Battle of Long Tan against VC Killed in Action by sniper 18/08/1966Gordon C Sharp 21 - TV Cameraman. Spent three months in Service. Called up 30/06/1965 Commissioned 2nd Lt December 18 1966 Posted to D Company 6 RAR as Platoon Commander in Battle of Long Tan against VC Killed in Action by sniper 18/08/1966wooden cross, 2nd lt gordon c sharp, killed in action, d company, 6 rar

Wooden framed written information of significance about the Ballot Marbles (national service call up)national service ballot, framed display

A collection of black and white, coloured photos, and letters of Private Errol Noak's National Service Call Up papers etc. which form part of the Museum's collection of Private Noack's items.(Copy 1)private errol noack, national service - australia

Copy of email re Normie Rowe's call up (on page 2 of 3) Reply by Normie Rowe regarding visit to NVVM around 2002. Two pages 2 of 3 and 3 of 3 dated 16-12-02normie rowe, document

Description of service only. No photograph.Albert F. McCormack, 21, Launceston, Tas. was a clerk when called up 30/6/1965. Attached to 6 RAR after training in Q. Enemy sniper shot him in the abdomen & back during V.C. attack on D Company. KIA 8/8/1966.mccormack, albert f.

Grey coloured wooden cross. Photograph of Jack Jewry & his service history.Jack Jewry -21- of St. Mary's, NSW. Born in the U.K. & came to Australia aged 5 years. Drafted in the 1st Call up, June 1965. Posted to D Company, 6 RAR. Promoted to Lance Corp. Came home to marry in 1966. K.I.A. in the Battle of Long Tan 18/8/1966.jack jewry

Following outbrerak of WW2 milita were called up for period of full time training.Black and white photograph mounted on card, of regiment of light horse in camp, 1940-1941. Thought to be 13th Light Horse.milita, light horse, 13th

Part of the Neil Ernest Swainston Collection, a set of National Service Documents from call-up notice to Certificate of Discharge.This soft-covered yellow pocket book is an example of those issued to all National Servicemen sent to Vietnam. Thirty-six pages long, this 3rd edition was published in June 1969 by the Commonwealth of Australia. Contents cover general information such as an overview of the organisation of the Army; details about training, transfers and conditions of service; guidance about military courtesy, dress, writing home and badges of rank.national service, army, conscription, vietnam war, swainston

This item was donated by Mr P Gallacher who was not called up for National Service as he did not meet the standards of fitness required.A Copy of Department of Labour and National Service to Mr P Gallacher advising him that he was not fit for service with a coloured cartoon with the words I believe your discharge papers came through this morning, Private Stacey. national service - australia, department of labour and national service, cartoon, conscription, national service

Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam if they were selected/called-up but had their service deferred.Small card advising of indefinite deferment.Commonwealth of Australia/Department of Labour and National Service certificate of deferment, vietnam, john malicki, national service, conscription, defer, nashos, birthday ballot