The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Scene at the wharf as the ship New Australia leaves with Australian troops for Malaya. Streamers stretch out between soldiers on board and their friends and family on the wharf.
Private Les Blank of Lowood, Qld, at the head of the line as troops board the New Australia headed for Malaya. He is on his way to Malaya with other members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian
Friends and families on the wharf wave flags and say a final goodbye to departing troops as the transport SS Marathon leaves Sydney. Streamers stretch between the boat and the wharf.
Australian troops going aboard the New Australia bound for Malaya where they will serve for two years.
Corporal Ralph Kane, wife Gloria and baby Christine, have their last look at Sydney from the porthole of the New Australia. they are on their way to Malaya with other members of the 3rd Battalion, The
Australia. 26 September 1957. Lieutenant General R. G. Pollard (centre) chatting with Private Keith Ward of Panania, NSW, and Private Trevor Arnold of Hobart, Tas, prior to their sailing with the 3rd
Garden Island, Australia. 22 April 1966. Crowd scenes at Garden Island as families, friends and sweethearts farewell troops on their way to Vietnam.
