General, Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 22, 1 February - 10 April 1919- Part 1

19.11.19
Australian Imperial Force,
HEADQUARTERS,
LONDON,
1st February, 1919.
I know how sorry all members of the A.I.F. will be to hear that
we have received complaints from Australia of the behaviour of some
of our officers and men on board transports returning to Australia.
Regrettable incidents have occurred in Egypt, Colombo and Australian
ports. We must of course all realize the great difficulties which
have to be contended against on a long voyage, more especially when
men have been absent for so many a long day from their homes, and
are naturally longing to get back to them. We must realize, too,
the temptations there are at the various ports; but, while we realize
these, I am sure none of us can ever forget our obligations, or the
magnificent traditions of the A.I.F.
I have heard, however, with the greatest regret that in certain
cases officers have not done their very best to help or to look after
their men in the manner to which we have been accustomed during these
long months of service together facing the enemy.
I know, well, that it has become a tradition throughout the
A.I.F. for officers to devote themselves entirely to the well-being
of their men with the result that the Australian troops have gained
the reputation of which we are all so proud in France. I know I shall
not appeal in vain in asking you who have done so much, to make one
more effort, and do all that lies in your power to look after the
well being and comfort of the men who are on board with you. They
often have such a very hard time on board ship, which must be
accentuated if there is a gulf between them and their officers, when
control and close relations can do so much. Do, therefore, please
strive your best to see much of the men - find out their wants, and in
doing what you can to meet these, you will have done still more to
earn the gratitude of your country.
All now have some knowledge of the repatriation scheme which is
being carried out by the Commonwealth Government. If you can give
the men information regarding this, or discuss the future generally
with them and do your best to keep them interested in Social, Imperial
and general subjects affected by the war and the present Peace
Conference, it will I a sure be much appreciated by our men who
are never slow to shew their gratitude to all of us officers; who
in turn owe them so much for their magnificent work.
In saying good-bye, I should like to take this opportunity of
thanking you for your past services, and wishing you the very best
of good fortune on your return to Australia.
W R Birdwood. 

RD
despatched
4/2/19
Aust. Gen. Base Depot
Havre
Owing further con shipping delays congesting English
Depots render it imperative hold Quotas number six
and seven at Havre until all clear sent probably in
four or five days aaa No alteration previous orders _∧about Quotas
nos eight and nine aaa Explain situation to men aaa acknowledge aaa
Addressed A.G.B.D. Havre, repeated Saluastre and
Demob. Liason G.H.Q. France.-
Demobaust 

RLC

Conference
4/2819
M^cCay
1. Letter re Accomodation
2. Pushing our Quotas 6 & 7 — very urgent.

3. Letter re Disccharges and Early Repatriates — well up
Lt Col. Beardsmore

DA & Q.M.G.

MARLBOROUGH CLUB
 Ifutres Natires

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Totur Claire

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Filets de Sole De. Tartare

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Cotettes de Mouton aux Petit Pois

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Chapon Roti
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Choufloeur au Gratin

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Pommes Neurille

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Tart de Pommes

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Laitauce de Ifaring  Sus Toast

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Dessert

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Coffee

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Lord Burnham

Feb 6^th 1919

REPLY GOMMUNICATIONS SHOULD 

BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMMANDANT  
ADMINSTRATIVE HEADOUARTERS,
AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE
13O. HORSEFERRY ROAD,

LONDON SW.I

IN REPLY QUOTE

Rc/ 9955/2/14

ADMINISTRATION HEADQUARTERS 

AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE,

7 FEB [[?]]

CENTRAL REGISTRY,

A BRANCH. 4334/41/10

TELEPHONES: VICTORIA 8860 (10 LINES)

A62778

CABLE & TEL. ADDRESS "ADMINAUST LONDON

To

Captain Simonsen.
A.D.C. To Director-General

of Demobilisation,

54, Victoria Street,

S.W.1

The following approximate figures are forwarded for
your information:-

Troops embarked from Australia shown

as Jewish Faith . . . . . 1150.

These are the only figures available.

(Signature)

CAPTAIN
For OFFICER I/C RECORDS.
D 

4,500,000) 1700000 (.4%

                      180
4,500,000, 17,000

350.000,

90                 17000X7

7                         90

                      11900 

                        1320
350000 X 4
     1000

     1400 

THIRD AUSTRALIAN DIVISION.
NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS.N.C.O's and MEN OF THE JEWISH FAITH

Regtl: No.	Rank and Name.	Unit.
	Major-General J. Monash, C.B.V.D	G.O.C. 3rd Aust: Division.
	Captain C. A. Pyke.	D.A.Q.M.C. 3rd Aust:".
	Lieut. E. L. Simonson.	A.D.C. 3rd Aust: Division. Headquarters.
24386.	Gunner. W. S. Joseph.	3rd Div. Ammunition Column.
	Lieut. H. 3. Laser,	33rd Battalion, A.I.F
	Lieut. C.A.K. Coken.	33rd Battalion, A.I.F.
	Captain. C.E.M. Brodziak.	34th Battalion, A.I.F.
	Private. M. S. Levy.	36th Battalion, A.I.F.
1650.	L/Corpl. L. Orbuck,	37th Battalion, A.I.F.
887.	L/Corpl. A. Goldstone,	37th Battalion. A.I.F.
260.	Private. A. Donnorstein,	37th Battalion. A.I.F.
	Lieut. S. P. Ornstein,	39th Battalion, A.I.F.
	Sgt. A. Levy.	39th Battalion, A.I.F.
	Corpl. C. Ormiston,	39th Battalion. A.I.F.
	Private. M. S. Joel,	39th Battalion, A.I.F.
	Private. C. Goldberg,	39th Battalion, A.I.F.
96.	Corpl. R. Myers.	10th Machine Gun Co. A.I.F.
2026.	Private. C. Abelson,	40th Battalion, A.I.F.
387.	Private. H. Glasser,	40th Battalion, A.I.F.
86.	L/Corpl. L. E. Ahbul,	41st Battalion. A.I.F.
958A.	Sergt. L. Keyser, V.C.	42nd Battalion, A.I.F.
478.	Private. C. D. Thorley,	42nd Battalion, A.I.F.
1897.	Private. V. Brahms,	42nd Battalion. A.I.F.
	2/Lieut. M. Lewis,	44th Battalion, A.I.F.
497.	Private H. L. Moses,	44th Battalion, A.I.F.
477.	Private, A. W. Coiley,	44th Battalion, A.I.F.
833.	Private. A. E. Jacobson,	44th Battalion, A.I.F.
816.	Private. S. D. Wachman, S.D.	44th Battalion, A.I.F.
463.	Private. H. Krausman,	3rd Pioneer Battalion.
10797.	Driver. D. Altson,	22nd Company, A.A.S.C.
10629.	Driver. E. F. Joseph.	25th Company. A.A.S.C.

(2).
THIRD AUSTRALLAN DIVISION.
NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS, N.C.O'S AND MEN OF THE JEWISH FAITH.

Regtl  No.	Rank and Name.	Unit.
12632.	Private A. E. Lipman	11th Field Ambulance.
12041.	Private T. Pesmany,	9th Field Ambulance.
12402.	Private. V. E. Simons,	10th Field Ambulance.

Divisional Headquarters,
10th December, 1916.
 

Febry, 7/19
REPATRIATION AND DEMOBILIZATION DEPT.
(BRANCH 2.D.
AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE,
20. BELGRAVE SQUARE, LONDON, SW. I
VOYAGE TO AUSTRALIA
Things which Parents should know.
1. This information is offered to Parents to assist them in making arrangements for the voyage
to Australia, and to bring before their notice the provisions made by the A.I.F. for the comfort and care
of their children and themselves.
2. The voyage is a long one, lasting six to seven weeks, and the greater part lies through the
Tropics. This means that suitable clothing must be taken; Cellular cotton underclothing is the best.
especially for children, who are very susceptible to Prickly Heat.
3. Special facilities for the preparation of Infants' Food, washing and sterilisation of bottles,
washing and drying of women's and children's linen, have been provided, either by agreement with the
Shipping Company, or by the A.I.F. They are as follows:-
(a) A Central Kitchen under the supervision of a specially qualified A.I.F. Nursing Sister. There will
always be available a supply of hot water, and there will be kept all the articles of diet mentioned in this
pamphlet. Mothers may therefore attend at the Central Kitchen and direct the preparation of such special
food they desire, or may use the whole facilities for the preparation BY THEMSELVES of any such diet.
(b) BOTTLE STERILIZER. In the Central Kitchen is a Bottle Sterilizer. This is provided in order
that bottles may be cleansed and sterilized after each meal. Each bottle would be marked with the
Mother's name.
(c) LAUNDRY. A small laundry is provided where passengers may wash soiled linen. A wringer is
provided.
(d) DRYING ROOM. A Drying-Room is provided where linen can be speedily dried so as to make it ready
for use as soon as possible. All linen should be clearly marked.
(e) Small baths are made available for the bathing of children.
4. A complete Medical Staff with specially qualified nurses will be allotted to all Family Ships.
This Staff will superintend the proper working of the facilities provided and will place their knowledge
and advice at the disposal of parents.
5. The Shipping Company provides a large number of Stewardesses to look after the mothers
and children.
6. A DAY NURSERY of small area will be provided, and will be for the sole use of mothers
and babies in arms. A number of small bunks will be provided where children may be rested while the
mothers enjoy the open air on the deck, near by, or where a child may receive attention without the necessity
of being taken to the mother's cabin. A small "Exercise Pen" will be provided in this nursery, and there
will be seats for mothers where they can rest when feeding or attending to their babies.
7. A very liberal diet scale for infants and for children has been secured, and this has been
supplemented by the A.I.F. There is a free supply of babies bottles and teats, which will be issued on
the authority of the Senior Medical Officer.
8. The articles of food available for infants are:— Condensed Milk, Dried Milk, Glaxo, Oranges,
Oil Emulsion, and Malt and Cod Liver Oil. The voyage is too long to permit of fresh milk being carried,
Parents are invited to bring with them any other article of diet desired by them for the use of their
infants, and will be given the fullest assistance in their preparation.
8. COTS, which chip on to bunks, are provided for all children under two years of age. This
prevents the necessity for young children sleeping in the same bed as the mother, and is much better for
both mother and child. A sample cot can be seen at the A.I.F. Transport Office, Belgrave Square, S.W.
10. Separate hospitals for women and children have been provided, and in addition a special
Maternity Hospital.
11. After reading this Pamphlet, Parents can see that the A.I.F. has left no stone unturned to
make the voyage as pleasant as possible, and has made the welfare of children and mothers its very
special care. The doctors and nurses are very ready and willing to give any information that wil help
mothers to gain knowledge of the new conditions of hie that they will meet in Australja, and assist them
in bringing up strong, healthy children.
Australia wants all the babies she can get, and if mothers can give any suggestions for the
improvement of the facilities now provided, these suggestions will be heartily welcomed.
12. You all know that our troops are medically examined the day prior to embarkation. Both
for their own sakes and for others it is just as necessary that Wives, Mothers and children should be also
examined. A form will therefore be sent to all applicants for passage on a Family Ship, and this form
must be signed by a legally qualified Medical Practitioner not more than two days before the date of
salling and will be given up at the ships gangway. The form simply states that the bearer is fit to
travel without danger to herself and to others.
JOHN MONASH,
LIEUT. GENERAL.
DIRECTOR GENERAL,
Repatriation and Demobilization Dept.
Australian Imperial Force.
February 7th, 1919. 

Invited Guests
Lord Burnham, C.H.
The Lord Chancellor (Lord Birkenhead)
Viscount Bryce, O.M., G.C.V.O.
Sir Evelyn Ruggles Brise, K.C.B., Chairman of Prisons Commissions.
Col. Sir Edward Ward, G.B.E., Late Secretary Army Council.
Lord Downham, Late President L.G. Board.
Sir Reginald Brade, Secretary War Office.
Gen. Sir Wm Robertson, G.C.B., Command Home Army.
Colonel The Hon. Wm. Lawson, D.S.O. Command '2/1st Bucks Hussars.
Genl. Burnett Hitchcock, C.B., D.S.O., Director of Mobilisation.
Major Lionel de Rothschild, M.P. , O.B.E.
Colonel Amery, Under Secretary for Colonies.
Lord Lamington, G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E.
Sir R. Kindersley, K.B.E., Chairman National War Saving Committee.
Sir Stephenson Kent, Direct of Demobilisation
(Unable to be present in consequence of a prior engagement).
Viscount Peel, G.B.E.
Lord Islington, accepted but unable to be present owing to a
Royal Command.
The Right Hon. James Lowther, M.P. Speaker of House of Commons.
Right Hon. J. I. MacPherson, Secretary for Ireland.
Lord Gainford, late Postmaster General.
Mr. Geoffrey Dawson, Editor of The Times, accepted but unable
to be present.
Right Hon. Walter Long, invited but unfortunately had a previous
engagement.
Sir R. Younger, G.B.E. Invited but unable to be present owing to
previous engagement.