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AWM P06189.002 A group photograph of hut mates in the 33rd
Battalion. Despite coming from different battalions all are from Warialda
- an indication of the power in country towns of the “regional” influence
on volunteering.
Soldiers of the 36
th
Battalion.
AWM P08844.001 The 36
th
Battalion was formed at Broadmeadow in
February, 1916. It’s formation was encouraged by the numerous
recruiting drives being undertaken at the time, and the inspiration of the
NSW Minister for Information Ambrose Carmichael.
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