Soft cover book. Cover - lightweight cardboard, red and white colour print on front. Black colour background. Illustrated - front, black and white photograph depicting a March Out Parade at Puckapunyal. Back - colour aerial photograph of an army camp. 86 Pag4es, cut, plain, white colour paper. Pictorial book illustrated with black and white, and colour photographs and maps.publication, book, military history, national service training, puckapunyal

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.Four page proforma letter from Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel K. H. Kirkland, 2n. Recruit Training Battalion Puckapunyal to inform Pte N E Swainston of details of the 70-day basic training for conscripted soldiers. Details of training conditions are itemised.conscription, training, national service - australia, pte neil ernest swainston, 3801127, recruit and corps training, infantry, rifleman

Typewritten letter and envelope relating to the deferment of Mr. Newell's National Service training. Letter dated 27th July 1957Text, letter: " COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR AND NATIONAL SERVICE / Mr. John R. Newell / LINTON POST OFFICE. "john newell, department of labour and national service, national service training

Compulsory National Service existed for all males between 1951 and 1959. This journal relates to the 3rd Intake in 1953.This is an original journal of the National Service Training Battalion, 3rd Intake 1953.A paper journal of 44 pages relating to the 3rd Intake of National Servicemen 1953.On the back page are the signatures of Members of this Intake. Printed by Ramsay, Ware Publishing Pty Ltd, 129 King Street, Melbourne.national service, 1951-1953, 3rd intake, 1953

Receipts (2), hand-written in red on yellow sheets, for 25 items of military equipment returned to the Quart Master's store by Private N E Swainston of 10 IRC (Independent Rifle Company) JTC (Jungle Training Centre). List constitutes complete kit of training soldier.national service - australia, training, swainston collection

Historical record of opportunity for National Servicemen to enter Officer Training. Significant in respect of training opportunities for National Servicemen to escalate their rank whilst performing their National Service..Paper booklet, one sheet, double sided of yellow paper with black text throughout.AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES sits below the Rising Sun logo; headline text is NATIONAL SERVICEMENT, OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AS OFFICERSdiamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vietnam war, national service, officer training

Cardboard front cover with green head shot photo of soldier. White pages, cut edges, black printing & black & white photos. Front cover below photo: “by James K Oliver, 3/772902, April intake 1955, 20th National Service Training Battalion, 55th Anniversary Edition”books - military, military history - army, national service

Series of photos taken during National Service Training.Collage of 8 small black and white photos taken mid 1950's of various training and equipment at Puckapunyal in Central Victoria.Each photo has an identifying caption.photographic collage, army, training

This item is a trophy awarded to J S Archbold who was in the 7th National Service intake (C Company) for a win in a tug-of-war competition during training at Puckapunyal. Corporal Archbold served in the Australian Force Vietnam Provost Unit, 1968-69, and was awarded the Military Medal for bravery.Silver-coloured electroplated circular ashtray with four recessed grooves for resting cigarettes. Mounted in the middle is a round medallion that spins, bearing the 2 Recruit Training Battalion emblem: No 2 over a pair of boomerangs.2 Recruit Training Battalion J. S. Archibold Tug of War Stokes Base of solid brass E.P.national service, archbold, army training, puckapunyal, trophy, ashtray, j s archbold

3/772902 James K Oliver was a National Serviceman, April Intake 1955, he completed his training with 20th National Service Training Battalion, this is his story.This book is an original that was written by 3/772902 James K Oliver covering his experiences as a National Serviceman in the April Intake 1955, with 20th National Service Training Ballation at Puckapunyal.An oblong shaped book, yellow cover with white pages. On the front cover a photograph of the author 3/772902 James K Oliver.Printer, Cambridge Printers, ISBN 0-646-36510-X, first published January 1999.3/772902 james k oliver, national service, april 1955, 20 nstb

The programme relates to National Service Training, Parades cover RHQ, P Battery, Q Battery, LAD (Light Aid detachment), R Battery. front has the Adjutants name, Capt G.S.BOLITHO.Programme of Parades 22 Field Regiment, pink card, all type in black, folds out to 3 sections, top front cover has “Australian Military Forces” over a badge depiction featuring a cannon, parade times for half year ending 31st Dec 1956, space at bottom for card holders name and rank and number, inside has information then 2 pages of parade dates and times, over is one page of same then one of information relating to 12 items.On front in black typing, Army No “3/752697”, Rank,”Bdr”, Name, “RANDALL R.G”parades, programmes, 22 field regiment

Record of National Service training for K.J. Herdman from 6/1/1954 to 13/4/1954. Part of the 'Kevin John Herdman' (No. 397661) Collection. See Cat No. 5924P for details of his service.1. Stiffened brown fabric envelope cover with sticking down each side. Flap on top. 2. Brown coloured buckram covered cardboard folder. Inside of folder is a white proforma titled "RECORD OF SERVICE". Details of recipient entered in handwriting ...via a stamp.1. Handwritten in white on inside of flap: 'K. J. HERDMAN'. 2. Handwritten in black ink: 'V42278, 3/7 50589, HERDMAN Kevin John and signatures. Stamped three times in purple ink: 'E.Coy 15 NS Trg Bn'.kevin john herdman, national service, record of service card

Part of the Kevin John Herdman No. 397661 Collection. Service details: *National Service Training - Puckapunyal 6.1.1954 to 6.4.1954 *CMF - 38th Battalion to the end of 1964. *Vietnam visit - 18.2.1970 to 4.3.1970. *RAASC with the rank of Captain - 1974 to 1975. Royal Australian Corps of Transport with the rank of Major. Retired 30.6.1988.Framed black and white photograph of a group of soldiers in uniform. Soldiers are arranged in five rows. Caption at the bottom lists the names of the soldiers in the photograph, relevant dates and the location where the photograph was taken. Frame is made of metal with a stand attached to the back.Photograph lists: '14 Platoon D Company 15 National Service Battalion, 6/1/1954, 6/4/1954, Puckpunyal' plus names.photograph, national service, puckapunyal, keving john herdman

This uniform was worn by Lieutenant Colonel D J Hunter OAM RFD when serving with the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Lt Col Hunter joined 8/13 VMR from 20th National Service Training Battalion in 1956 and served with the regiment till 1967, and again 1977-1980. 8/13 VMR was raised as part of the Citizen Military Forces in May 1948 and was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse in October 1990 as part of an Army reorganisation.This uniform is well provenanced, complete and in good condition, and is representative of the uniform worn by an officer of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles, a regiment with lineage dating from 1885, but no longer an active regiment in the Australian Army.Khaki wool fabric battledress style jacket with embroidered badges of rank and shoulder titles, yellow cord lanyard, and ribbon bar denoting Australian Active Service Medal, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal, Australian Service Medal 1945-75, Reserve Forces Decoration and Commemoration of National Service Medal.victorian mounted rifles, uniform

The letter although not filled in where applicable is one that would be sent to a Son, Wife etc that the person has arrived for his National Service Training, he will be encouraged to write home regularly, attend Church and take part in Sport, assist him as the change from Civilian to Military can be unsettling. The first Visitors day will Sunday 1.2.1967 from 10.00am to 5.00pm. Family are invited to attend the March Out Parade on Sunday 9 April 1967. Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details.Letter of white colour, all type in black. The paper has spaces left to enter either by typing or hand written.letter, visitors, civilian, military

Major Douglas Hunter joined 8/13 VMR following National Service training in 1956. He rose through the ranks to become Officer Commanding " A " Squadron 8/13 VMR 1976 - 1980.The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Title strip below photograph." Major D.J. Hunter RFD 1976 - 1980military, vmr, hunter, officer

Colin A Goldberg b 13 November 1932 - D 2February 2013. Colin attended several primary schools in Victoria leaving school aged 13 years. Working hard at various jobs Colin studied at RMIT qualifying as builder /carpenter in 1961. Colin was called up for National Service on 30 July, 1951. He was allotted to the RAAF, and underwent recruit training at Laverton. From there he went to the ground and air radio school in Ballarat. After his training Colin was placed in the RAAF reserve. Colin was on the list for Korea for 9 years although did not serve. Colin said of his training: "My National Service Training showed me purpose & a discipline that turned my life somewhat around for the good & for all time". Colin first joined the family of R S L at WARRAGUL in 1992 transferring to Lara in 1996. Elizabeth, Colin's wife, says that he was probably working with members of the RSL and that talk at work about the branch made him think that it was a good place to connect and make friends, and this was part of the reason why they continued at Lara. Colin. And wife Elizabeth came to live in Lara in 1994 there being a warm welcome for us both by the members of Lara RSL in 1996. Colin & Elizabeth found friendship & a whole wide window to the consequence of warfare. Indeed history written through the suffering of so many . Colin & Elizabeth were married for 57 years when Colin died. Colin and Elizabeth had two daughters, three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren however he never met them. Personal Story A willingness to put oneself in readiness for the call to arm oneself in the defence of family and Nation .Sepia image of Telegraphist A37084 Colin A Goldberg Cream Mount Black Frame. Colin is standing on the steps of hut number 199 at Ground and Air Radio School RAAF Ballarat A37084 Telegraphist Colin Arthu Goldberg. 1st National Service Intake. RAAF. 1932-2013.sepia photograph, korea, 1951, laverton, ballarat, raaf reserves

The pages shown are a small selection of the Album. Photos cover Skill at Arms, relaxing, socializing, parade ground, weapons display, bush time and The 8th Battalion Colours/on parade. The Album belonged to Graeme Arthur Jones, enlisted on 1.2.1967 in the 1st Intake National Service for that year. He was posted to 1 PL A Coy 2RTB Regt No 3790932. After initial training he would be posted to A Coy 8 RAR. 8 RAR had deployed to Malaya in Oct 1967. Graemes National Service was completed and he was discharged on 31.1.1969. His service with 8 RAR was 1 year 93 days. A number of people have been identified in the album by a former A Coy Member. In one photo: Sgt Ebner, Barry Popworth, R Venables, George Newton. On an other photo has Keith Boase. This is the first item in a much larger collection which will cover from the initial paperwork regarding National Service to enlistment, training, Malaya, photographs, documents, webbing and equipment, pay to discharge documents, taxation and re establishment documents among many..1) Photograph album, colour cover with B & W photographs inside, each page has a tissue piece in between. .2) A plain brown cardboard cover that the album was purchased with.album, photographs, 8 rar, national service

Doug ‘Pudden’ Wade Born: 16/10/1941 From: Horsham Height: 188cm Weight: 92kg Natural kicking foot: Right Guernsey number: 23 First senior match for Geelong: Round 1, 1961 v Collingwood at Kardinia Park Regarded by many as Geelong’s greatest ever full-forward, his greatest attributes were determination, fast leading, strong marking and prodigious kicking. Often he was able to score goals with 70-metre torpedo punts. Occasionally he scored from drop-kicks. When in top form he was a most inspiring player. If opponents tried to upset his game with niggling tactics he displayed a fiery aspect of his nature, which kept spectators ‘interested’. He played the forward role like an aggressive defender. Probably his most outstanding performance was a 13-goal effort at the Lake Oval in heavy conditions in 1967. A severe knee injury suffered in an interstate match in 1964 restricted his performances for about two seasons. In his time at Geelong he seemed to perform better as the seasons rolled on. He played in North Melb’s Premiership-winning team in 1975, twelve years after the same achievement with the Cats. Total Brownlow Medal votes for Geelong: 34 Premiership team selection: 1963 Night/Pre-Season Premiership team selection: 1961 Captain: 22 matches (1971-72) Club Best & Fairest: 1969 Fifth in club B&F count: 1961 Sixth in club B&F count: 1962 (equal), 1967, 1971 Seventh in club B&F count: 1964, 1972 Tenth in club B&F count: 1966, 1968 Club leading goalscorer: 1961 (51 gls), 1962 (68 gls), 1963 (48 gls), 1964 (41 gls), 1966 (52 gls), 1967 (96 gls), 1968 (64 gls), 1969 (127 gls), 1970 (74 gls), 1971 (94 gls), 1972 (90 gls) Competition leading goalscorer: 1962, 1967, 1969 Instances of seven goals or more in a match for Geelong: 35 Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee (2000) GFC Team of the 20th Century selection (full forward) GFC Hall of Fame inductee (1996) GFC Hall of Fame Legend GFC Life Membership (1968) Career span for Geelong: 1961-72 Total matches for Geelong: Premiership 208, Night/Pre-Season Series 4, Interstate 7 Total goals for Geelong: Premiership 834, Night/Pre-Season Series 11, Interstate 31 Finals matches for Geelong: 12 Finals goals for Geelong: 46 Last senior match for Geelong: Round 22, 1972 v North Melb at Kardinia Park Transferred to North Melb in 1973 Wayne Closter Born: 26/02/1945 From: Darley Height: 180cm Weight: 81kg Natural kicking foot: Right Guernsey number: 1 First senior match: Round 1, 1964 v Melbourne at the MCG In his first season as a listed player, he was selected in the Reserve Grade 1963 Premiership team. A favorable impression of his ability was created in his debut. He was opposed by Melbourne's Frank 'Bluey' Adams on a wing and out-pointed him convincingly. Initially he played many fine matches as a wingman. Later he moved into the centre where his good form continued. Features of his play were strong marking, good control and excellent kicking. He became one of the greatest ever exponents of kicking ambidextrously, and it became difficult to judge which was his natural kicking foot. National Service training obligations during a number of seasons deprived him of the chance of playing 200 matches and to represent Victoria, however the AFL acknowledged his contribution by inducting him into the 200 club during 2007. From 1977 until 1979 he coached the Reserves before spending 10 seasons as a 3GL/K-Rock football commentator. Total Brownlow Medal votes: 29 Captain: 1 match (Round 9, 1974 v South Melb at Kardinia Park) Fourth in club B&F count: 1967, 1971 (equal) Fifth in club B&F count: 1966 Sixth in club B&F count: 1964, 1968, 1972 Eighth in club B&F count: 1970, 1974 Ninth in club B&F count: 1973 GFC Hall of Fame inductee (2002) GFC Life Membership (1971) Career span: 1964-75 Total matches: Premiership 191, Night/Pre-Season Series 2 Total goals: Premiership 72, Night/Pre-Season Series 0 Finals matches: 8 Finals goals: 1 Last senior match: Round 22, 1975 v Fitzroy at Waverley Park Information provided by Col Hutchinson Geelong Cats HistorianRed, slightly deflated Ross Faulkner football. In black on one side of the white laces states - MATCH/Native Brand/ ROSS FAULKNER - with a symbol of figure, and is repeated on the other side states - the football is on a small wooden stand stained dark brown with the text engraved donated by Ross Faulkner - The Football a large player signature on one side in white texta it is believed to be Wayne Closter. There is a signature in pen above the text native on one side of the football by Doug Wade. The football has blue and white ribbons threaded through the laces.Signature Doug Wade and Wayne Closter doug wade, wayne closter, ross faulkner, football, gfc, geelong football club, vietnam war

The Postmaster-General's Department (P.M.G.) of Australia was created in 1901 with Federation taking control over all six Colonies (States) Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia to form the national Postal and Telegraphic services within Australia. The Department was administered by the Postmaster-General. This manual was produced as a syllabus of training for Army Personnel units in P.M.G's Department schools.In war times the postal organisation was a vital link between the services, the community and overseas centres. The Postmaster-General's Department co-operated with service departments in the installation and operation of radio, telephone and telegraph systems. Its laboratories also designed, developed and manufactured vital defence equipment. This item reflects that contribution and history.A 31 pp buff colored book with orange cloth binding. Black print on the front cover - a oval shaped logo with Post Office Communication Australia around a small sketch depicting Mercury, the messenger of the gods below an Australian coat-of-arms. Below that is the title,"COURSE OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TELEPHONY 1".manual-telephony postmaster-general's-training-department instruction-book communications

This is a set of twenty photographs of the Army Survey Regiment undertaking regimental training in state forest north of Costerfield, Victoria, 1995. The state forest is now part of the Heathcote-Graytown National Park. The aim of the training was to provide personnel practical revision of infantry and minor tactics at the section level, navigation and map reading, RATEL and Survival in the Field. This was the Army Survey Regiment’s last military skills field training exercise before disbandment of RA Svy and the weather on the last day was wet and cold. It provided soldiers who decided to continue their military service essential military skills revision and for those who chose to discharge from the Army, it reinforced their decision to leave. LTCOL Duncan Burns was the last CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1994 to 1996 and WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM from RA Inf was the RSM for one year in 1995.This is a set of twenty photographs of the Army Survey Regiment undertaking regimental training in state forest north of Costerfield, Victoria, 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified personnel. .2) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: Derek Percival, Damien Cole, unidentified. .3) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: unidentified, Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown, unidentified (x2). .4) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified personnel. .5) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified. .6) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified personnel. .7) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified personnel. .8) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: Jim Ash, Syd Anstee, unidentified, Rob Bogumil. .9) & 10) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: Steve Hill OAM CSM, Rob Bogumil, Brian Paul, Jim Ash, Syd Anstee, Colin Davidson. .11) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: Paul ‘Hutch’ Hunter, Stu Ridge, Chris ‘Charlie’ Brown. .12) - Photo, colour, 1995, RSM WO1 Ken Johnston OAM MM. .13) - Photo, colour, 1995, Peter Imeson. .14) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: Stu Ridge, Alan Virtue. .15) - Photo, colour, 1995, CO LTCOL Duncan Burns. .16) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified personnel. .17) - Photo, colour, 1995, L to R: Tony Harder, CAPT Sutiman (Indonesian Exchange Officer), Kasey ‘Tiges’ Northausen, unidentified (x2), Mick Duggan. .18) - Photo, colour, 1995, CAPT Sutiman (Indonesian Exchange Officer). .19) & 20) - Photo, colour, 1995, unidentified personnel..1P to .20P – No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

This notebook contains information on air navigation and electrical science. It was issued to Roy Eliason (449852), a Shepparton local who enlisted in 1944 and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the 2nd Operational Training Unit Mildura. Contents include: Appendix I: Law, Discipline, Administration and Organisation, Hygiene and Sanitation, Notes on Meteorology, Definitions, The principles of flight, Airframes, Engine; Appendix II: Mathematics problems for revision.This notebook has significant research potential, as it bears the service number of the owner: Roy Eliason. Roy Eliason's service history is well documented in the National Archives of Australia and this book provides an insight into a period of his service. Notebooks such as this were presumably issued to new recruits in the early stages of their service. Though this copy is in fair condition with several signs of wear, these signs may in fact increase the significance of the item, demonstrating the frequent use of this item in the hands of a new recruit to the Royal Australian Air Force. Series of pages bound via twine passed through four holes along left side. Front and back cover are card with orange vinyl/fabric strip and paper cover bearing title text. Orange pages throughout mark sections. Book printed throughout.Inscribed on front cover: "449852/AC2 ELIASON R/B/2". Inscribed on interior "449852/ELIASON. R./B/2". air navigation, training, royal australian air force, raaf, eliason, world war ii, wwii, second world war

In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National Service Act 1951', which called-up men for compulsory military training for a period of 176 days. The 14th Battallion was located in Victoria. The coat has historic significance in the wider context of Australia’s involvement in the Cold War (particularly in Vietnam) and in the establishment of a National Service Scheme. Olive green army man coat with four outside pockets - two on the chest, two at the bottom; each pocket has one metallic button attached. Coat has a metallic zip as well as metallic buttons; two velcro scratches at the wrist level. Extra removable padding inside, which is attached with plastic buttons. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder reading '14 National Service Battalion'. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder - reading '14 National Service Battalion' Manufacturing details on the inside reading: Coat, Cold weather, Man's, Field M-65. Olive green colour. Style 8120/8542 DSA 102-81-C1204. 1. Wear as outer garment or as under-layer in cold-dry climate. 2. Wear button-in liner for added insulation. 3. Adjust closures and drawcords to ventilate; avoid over-heating of body. 4. When hood is used, lower extension shall be worn over neck opening, preventing water. 5. Brush snow or frost from garments before entering opening. 6. For fast drying, remove liner from coat. 7. Do not expose to high temperature of a stove. 8. Lubricate slide fasteners with wax. 9. For cleaning and restoring of water repellency return to laundry for machine washing in accordance with established procedures for quarpel garments. 10. Do not starch. Do not remove this label. Black ink pen inscription on manufacturing label reading '3/715875' and 'N.Wain'war, army, coat, man's coat, australian army, military uniform, national service scheme, cold war, vietnam war

Colin Quin was a National Serviceman in the 1958 intake upon completion of National Service Colin Quin joined the Regular Army. Colin served with the 21st Construction Engineers the unit went to Wewak, Borneo. After Military Service Colin worked as a refrigeration mechanic and has the interesting hobby of making model aeorplanes from beer cans. Colin Quin is also a distant relative to Ned Kelly.This is the original story of Colin Quin.A detailed A4 paper discription of Colin Quin a National Serviceman in 1958 and commenced training in the 20 National Service Battalion. Colin Quinn and joined the Regular Army after completion of National Service.