Restoration of Hull 731- Carrier, MG (Aust) Mortar Carrying

[Darrin Wright]

Also in the last few days I have purchased a Mortar aiming post, been to Wangaratta and collected the items and unseized the centre hinge.
I think this was a black & white post from the remains of the paint left on it. Made in 1941.
Not sure how these would have been stowed as there are no brackets that are identifiable for this role, perhaps loose or strapped in/on the hull. I see on Colin's Mortar Carrier they have specific brackets and a location.

I also followed up on some leads to other BGC and items and today went and collected track and wheels from a diary farmer near home. The track had been used to weigh down a plough and the wheels were on a home made trailer that is now off to the scrap.
Just it time but 5 years too late, as they had 2-3 BGC, engines, track and other spares to keep them running. Unfortunately all gone now, but I managed to get the last items for a trade in red wine.

[Mike Cecil]

Good job, Darrin,Like the wooden base.

Whichever Unit marking you chose would only be relevant to a few months, so it might as well be the 3 Inf Bde period, the Bde 10/48 were first assigned to on arrival in NT.

At least we have nailed it down pretty well now, I think, and you have a good idea of its (your carrier's) movements.

Mike