Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 1, 15 December 1914 - 5 January 1915 - Part 2
B. Troopers galloping along under
fire - no attempt to screen
moves
No necessity to stop because
screens meet
11.30 L. H. fight
at D
&long check
11.35 only small A G screen
at N all on road !!
+ 50 + E + W.
Before 11.40 White in position
along S Cross Rd
4 Uts A.G & 4 Cos in
support
Gen Rc. in [[Timber?]]
last night this morning noon
13th 14 2 __
14th 17 3 3
15th 15 5 5
16th 3 0 0
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Copy for Brigadier.
FOURTH INFANTRY BRIGADE.
BRIGADE TACTICAL EXERCISE, DECEMBER 15TH.
GENERAL IDEA.
A White Army, based on MELBOURNE, is covered by a
force in the vicinity of GLENROY PARK, CAMPBELLFIELD. A
Brown Army based on WALLAN is operating towards MELBOURNE.
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SPECIAL IDEA (WHITE).
A force, consisting of 1 Squadron and 2 Battalions,
has marched from MELBOURNE, and has bivouaced for the night
December 14th-15th at the site of the Broadmeadows Camp,
covered by outposts to the North extending from SYDNEY RAILWAY
to SYDNEY ROAD.
At 9a.m. you receive a report that some Brown mounted
patrols were seen in the vicinity of CRAIGIEBURN RAILWAY STATION
at 7a.m. You will make dispositions to intercept and defeat
any hostile movement against MELBOURNE.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR WHITE FORCE.
1. The White Force will comprise 1 Squadron 8th Light Horse
and the 14th and 15th Battalions under the command of
Lieut. Colonel R.R. Courtney V.D.
2. The White Force will wear white hat bands.
3. Blank ammunition at the rate of 20 rounds per rifle will
be drawn from Brigade Headquarters. 10 rounds per rifle
to be issued; remainder to be divided between pack animals
and regimental transport.
4. No white troops must be North of second "Y" in SYDNEY ROAD
before 10a.m. ; nor may White troops move from camp before
9a.m.
FOURTH INFANTRY BRIGADE.
BRIGADE TACTICAL EXERCISE, DECEMBER 15TH.
GENERAL IDEA .
A White Army, based on MELBOURNE, is covered by a force
in the vicinity of GLKNROY PARK, CAMPBELLFIELD. A Brown Army
based on WALLAN is operating towards MELBOURNE.
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SPECIAL IDEA (BROWN).
A force, consisting of 1 Squadron and 2 Battalions, has
on the night December 14th-15th bivouaced near the INTERSECTION
of SYDNEY ROAD and 17 MILE LANE, and has resumed its march
Southward at 7a.m.
At 9.30 ama.m. the vanguard, having reached a point on the
SYDNEY ROAD 2 miles South of CRAIGIEBURN RAILWAY STATION, a
report is received that White mounted patrols have been seen
near the INTERSECTION of the SYDNEY RAILWAY and UNUSED RAILWAY
at 9a.m.
Your orders are to engage and defeat the force covering
MELBOURNE.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR BROWN FORCE.
- The Brown Force will comprise 1 Squadron 9th Light Horse and
the 13th and 16th Battalions, under the command of Lieut.
Colonel H. Pope.
2. The White Force will wear White hat bands.
3. Blank ammunition at the rate of 20 rounds per rifle will be
drawn from Brigade Headquarters. 10 rounds per rifle to be
issued; remainder to be divided between pack animals and
regimental transport.
4. The Brown Force will march out of Camp at 8a.m. East via
BROADMEADOWS ROAD and North via SYDNEY ROAD till the whole
force is at least one mile North of "CROSS ROAD" near "S" in
SYDNEY. Dispositions in accordance with Special Idea may
then be made, but no Brown troops may be South of this CROSS
ROAD, on the return move, before 10a.m.
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FOURTH INFANTRY BRIGADE.
BRIGADE TACTICAL EXERCISE, DECEMBER 15TH.
INSTRUCTIONS TO C.O.FORCE.
1. The Special ideas, which would normally be issued on the
morning of the Exercise, are issued in advance to enable the
schemes to be explained to Senior Officers and Umpires, but
must in other respects be kept confidential by all who are
made acquainted with them.
2. The C.O. of each Force will be responsible for the distribution
of the copies of the scheme forwarded herewith, to C.O.'s
units and to their Umpires, and for the issue to his Force of
all orders, not covered by these papers, regarding meals, water
supply, etc.
3. Every effort is to be made before and during the exercise
to acquaint Umpires with all proposed and actual dispositions,
and with the tenor of all orders issued. This applies not
only to C.O.Force but also to subordinate commanders.
4. Special instructions are to be issued by Officers Commanding
Forces which will ensure that the nature of the exercise and the
object of the dispositions and moves is explained to Squadron
and Company Commanders, and by them to their commands.
5. The C.O. of each Force will arrange for the closing of
openings made in fences for the passage of mounted personnel
and transport.
FOURTH INFANTRY BRIGADE.
BRIGADE TACTICAL EXERCISE, DECEMBER 15TH.
INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES.
1. The Exercise will be under the direction of the
C.O. Brigade.
2. Umpires for White Force:-
Chief Umpire - Lt.Col. Burnage 13th Battalion.
Umpires - Major Rankine 14th "
Captain Corser 15th "
Lieut. Langsford 16th "
Umpires for Brown Force:-
Chief Umpire - Lt.Col. Cannan 15th "
Umpires - Major Baker 16th "
Captain Connelly 14th "
Lieut. Crowe 13th "
3. All Umpires must note and conform to Training and Manoeuvre
Regulations 1913, Captain Chapter V.
4. Umpires will wear White badges on both arms.
CAMP. BROADMEADOWS,
12th December, 1914.
Camp Commandant.
As I am arranging for a Brigade Tactical Exercise
on an extensive scale, to be carried out on Tuesday, December
15th. I should be greatly obliged if orders could be issued
that, on that date, no troops other than those comprising this
Brigade shall train in any of the country North of Broadmeadows
Road and Mahony's Road until after 2p.m. on that date.
Colonel,
Commanding Fourth Infantry Brigade,
Australian Imperial Force.
Umpires. 15/12/14
Umpires are employed to convey to the troops the
information that would in war be given by the
effect of the enemy's fire. -
- Keep well dispersed
- Keep well forward- if necessary in front.
- Keep in touch with opposite Umpires
- Keep in touch with each other
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Take a broad view
Decide promptly
No fixing bayonets
Don't encourage taking prisoners
Don't order defenders in position back, unless
Assault delivered. - See p. 113
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My position in early stages
On Sydney Road.
I wish know both dispositions early.
"Confidential"
Camp, Broadmeadows,
16th December 1914.
Memo.
Lt.Colonel H. Pope,
Commanding, 16th Battalion,
4th Infantry Brigade,
Australian Imperial Force.
Please note that intimation has been received
from the Chief of the General Staff, of your appointment as Officer
Commanding Troops on board Transport A 40 "CERAMIC" scheduled to SAIL
from MELBOURNE on 22nd December 1914.
You will be good enough to make arrangements
accordingly.
Please acknowledge receipt hereof.
JohnMonash Colonel.
Commanding, Fourth Infantry Brigade.
Australian Imperial Force.
Headquarters
4th Infantry Brigade
Noted and received.
HPope Lt.Col
16.12.14 Comdg 16th Batn. A.I.F.
"Confidential"
Camp, Broadmeadows,
16th December 1914.
Memo.
O.C. 15th Battalion.
4th Infantry Brigade,
Australian Imperial Force.
Intimation has been received from the Chief of the
General Staff, that Major H.R. Carter of your Command, has been
appointed Officer Commanding Troops on board Transport A 32 "THEMISTOCLES"
which is scheduled to SAIL from MELBOURNE on 22nd December 1914.
Please arrange accordingly. It is advisable that
Major Carter attend the Conference of Officers Commanding and Staff
Officer i/c Embarkation, at Camp Headquarters this afternoon.
Please acknowledge receipt hereof.
JohnMonash Colonel.
Commanding, Fourth Infantry Brigade.
Brigadier 4 Inf Bd
Major Carter informed
accordingly.
[J.] H. Cannan Lt Col
C/G. 15 Bn.
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