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Old 21-04-15, 10:12
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Default The Long Road North.

These photos were given to me by a friend whose father was with one of the many supplying food and gear to Darwin during WWII.
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I do not know which of the many Army Transport Companies it is. Maybe some one can shed some light on which Co. it is.

The first photo is a Model T Ford and the rest all Internationals.

Regards Rick.
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Old 21-04-15, 10:15
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More on 'The Long Road North.'

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1916 Albion A10
1942 White Scoutcar
1940 Chev Staff Car
1940 F30S Cab11
1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai"
1941 F60L Cab12
1943 Ford Lynx
1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250
Humber FV1601A
Saracen Mk1(?)
25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266
25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?)
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Old 21-04-15, 10:19
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And more.

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1916 Albion A10
1942 White Scoutcar
1940 Chev Staff Car
1940 F30S Cab11
1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai"
1941 F60L Cab12
1943 Ford Lynx
1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250
Humber FV1601A
Saracen Mk1(?)
25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266
25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?)
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Old 21-04-15, 10:21
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1916 Albion A10
1942 White Scoutcar
1940 Chev Staff Car
1940 F30S Cab11
1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai"
1941 F60L Cab12
1943 Ford Lynx
1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250
Humber FV1601A
Saracen Mk1(?)
25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266
25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?)
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Old 21-04-15, 10:24
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Last ones.

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Hope you enjoy them.

Regards Rick.
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1942 White Scoutcar
1940 Chev Staff Car
1940 F30S Cab11
1940 Chev WA LRDG "Te Hai"
1941 F60L Cab12
1943 Ford Lynx
1942 Bren Gun Carrier VR no.2250
Humber FV1601A
Saracen Mk1(?)
25pdr. 1940 Weir No.266
25pdr. Australian Short No.185 (?)
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Old 21-04-15, 10:48
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Thanks for sharing Rick.

It may be 148th General Service Company
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