The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A BATTALION COMMANDER AND HIS STAFF GROUP SET UP THEIR HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD DURING LARGE SCALE MANOEUVRES NOW BEING HELD IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. THE PORTABLE SIGNALS EQUIPMENT IS USED TO KEEP THE COMMANDER IN TOUCH WITH HIS OWN AND SUPPORTING UNITS. (NEGATIVE BY MCNEIL).
A BATTALION COMMANDER AND HIS STAFF GROUP SET UP THEIR HEADQUARTERS IN THE FIELD DURING LARGE SCALE MANOEUVRES NOW BEING HELD IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY. THE PORTABLE SIGNALS EQUIPMENT IS USED TO KEEP
Darwin, NT. September 1942. An Australian battalion commander (seated left) and his staff group set up their field headquarters during large scale manoeuvres. The portable signals equipment is used to
TROOPS IN THE NORTHERN TERRITORY CONTINUE WITH INTENSIVE TRAINING. THIS PICTURE RESTING FOR A QUICK MEAL, WAS TAKEN DURING LARGE SCALE MANOEUVRES NOW IN PROGRESS. (NEGATIVE BY MCNEIL).
NORTHERN TERRITORY CHAMPIONSHIPS OF COMBINED SERVICES. SPECTATORS AT THE NORTHERN TERRITORY ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD IN THE TERRITORY. (NEGATIVE BY MCNEIL).
PAPUA. CAPT. R.W. LONIE OF QUEENSLAND DISPLAYS A PORTABLE WIRELESS SET CAPTURED FROM A JAPANESE PATROL. THESE SETS, USED BY JAPENESE PATROLS TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH EACH OTHER WEIGH ONLY 15 LBS.
Darwin, NT. September 1942. Troops in the Northern Territory continue with intensive training. These Australian infantry troops enjoy a quick meal during a break in large scale manoeuvres.
