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 bottomnational service - australia, conscription, call-up, swainston collection

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.national security - australia, conscription, call-up, medical, swainston collection

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 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.national service - australia, call-up, conscription, 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

Receipt for monies received from Pte NE Swainston on 05/07/1971 for items of clothing.1 Sweater P'Over $5.45 / 3 Sock Khaki @ 80c PR $2.40army receipt, uniform, training, swainston collection

Details of cheque payments made to N E Swainston Army Number 3801127. These documents posted to his wife are dated 31/08/1971, 14/09/1971, 28/09/1971, 15/02/1972, 11/04/1972 and indicate Allotment No. 1A.payment, advice to allottee, swainston collection

Proforma acknowledgement slip claim form from Department of Supply, Stores and Transport Branch, for loss and damage of goods. Print is green.Date stamped 6 Mar 1972claim form, department of supply, swainston collection

Sixteen cheque stubs for Army Allotments and FRB Benefit Refund Gratuity Recovery issued by Commonwealh Treasury, Canberra to N E Swainston between 09/09/71 and 06/11/72army allotments, frb benefit, refund gratuity recovery, swainston collection

Proforma document of Australian Army : Final Statement of Account Discharged Member issued to PTE 3 Swainston, NE detailing monies to be paid at final discharge on 20/10/1972.payment, discharge, swainston collection

Red covered 20-page hand book of guidance to Commonwealth officers and service personnel having household furniture and effects removed or stored at Commonwealth expense. Includes details about eligibility, responsibilities, insurance and compensation.hand book, relocation, swainston collection

Formal notification of discharge from permanent military forces of the Commonwealth of Australia, stuck into brown linen card cover bearing Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of Australia. Register number P123910, the document was assigned to Private Neil Ernest Swainston , Rifleman, on 27/10/72 after 1 year and 183 days of effective service. Document is accompanied by cover letter from Central Army Records Office, Albert Park Barracks, Victoria.discharge certificate, national service - australia, swainston collection

Booklet with 22 pages and olive green soft-cover outlining benefits paid to National Servicemen for such matters as reinstatement in civilian employment, post-discharge vocational training, retirement, housing, and protection of financial commitments.national service - australia, re-establishment, repatriation, payments, swainston collection

Pro-forma document, one-page foolscap, outlining obligations and conditions of service, addessed in blue ink to Private N E Swainston, Army no. 3801127. Sent from S Command Personnel Depot, Watsonia Barracks, Macleod, Victoria, to notify him of three years service 21 October 1972 until 20 October 1975.army reserve, australian regular army reserve, swainston collection

Letter detailing the removal of effects belonging to Pte. N.W. Swainston from Mainbeach, Qld. to Melbourne, Vic.swainston, n e, personal effects removal, swainston collection

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

The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal was introduced in 2001 to recognise those who completed their obligation under the two National Service schemes that had operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972.The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal is a bronze medal ensigned with the Crown of St Edward. The obverse depicts an Australian Defence Force emblem with the crossed swords of the Army taking precedence. The Federation Star surmounts the emblem. Anniversary of National Service 1951 - 1972 national service medal, swainston collection, ne swainston

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People - "Leader (Morgan), Mary" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

People - "Gilmore,Stan & Thomas; Bess" Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

People - "Rollinson, Joy & Betty" Buildings - House Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection

People - "Crowe, Mrs" Buildings - Midwife'S Cottage Associated with - Jessie Swainston Collection