Argus newspaper WW2 collection

[Mike K]

Malaya , a few post-war and WW2

[Mike K]

WS 109 in the Ford.

The driver of that MCP GMC with the bren carrier in the back would be in trouble if he came to a sudden stop !

[m606paz]

Great pics! Thanks for Sharing!

[Mike K]

Lots more to come

[Mike K]

Anyone notice the canvas tops on the cab 12 Fords with the Chevy GS Van in the lead - convoy heading North towards Darwin.

[Mike K]

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[Mike K]

On the Ford 3 Tonner: Wind here Insert Key !

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Malaya , a few post-war and WW2

Chevrolet 1311X3 15-cwt 4x2 GS truck used by "Indian troops in Malaya during World War II" - ref. http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9944

slv146.jpg

[Tony Smith]

Love this pic.

For those who don't know, the "Spirit of Progress" was an express train introduced by the Victorian Railways in the 1930's. With a streamlined locomotive and luxurious airconditioned carriages, it was the premier train in Australia at the time and promised a fast, glamorous and exciting future in all things travel.

In the typical Australian fashion, any train that WAS NOT that, such as the local ancient branchline services, got the affectionate (or derogatory) name of the "Spirit of Protest".

To see this truck chalked up as the Spirit of Protest, Old Faithful, and "Wind here, insert key" indicates a special love/hate relationship with the crew of this truck.

[Mike K]

Mud - at Finschhafen
Date
[ca. 1944]

Some of these SLV pics have been posted on other forums and even on MLU. At least this post has enabled the pics to be easier to find in the one post.

[Mike K]

Australian troops in Dutch New Guinea

[Australian soldiers on Tarakan Island]

[Mike K]

[Australian Armed Forces on manoeuvres in the snow at Buffalo]

[Mike K]

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