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Opened on 8 June 1912, the factory initially manufactured SMLE III rifles (and Pattern 1907 bayonets) for the Australian military during World War I. [1] During World War II, production expanded to include Vickers machine guns, Bren guns and, postwar, branched out into sporting goods (including civilian firearms and golf clubs), tools, sewing ...
As a result, the majority of Australia's military weapons and equipment were initially imported from the United Kingdom or the United States. However, as the war progressed, many of these imported items were gradually replaced by locally produced versions, as Australia's industrial capacity expanded to meet the demands of the conflict.
Total Australian war expenditure was £2,949,380,000 and at its peak in 1942–43, military costs accounted for 40.1 percent of national income. [222] In the months after the war, Australian authorities were responsible for administering all of Borneo and the NEI east of Lombok until the British and Dutch colonial governments were re-established.
Australian bayonets differ in the manufacturer's marks, with the Lithgow Company Shield or 'MA' (Lithgow Small Arms Factory) or 'OA' (Orange Feeder Factory for the Lithgow Small Arms Factory). The wooden grips of World War II–era Australian bayonets were often marked 'SLAZ' for Slazenger, who made the grips during that war. [5]
The museum contains objects and exhibits related to the farming industry and the history of Australia's dairy industry, including cheese and butter making implements. [ 2 ] The museum is located on the site of the original Warrnambool Cheese and Butter factory, which was established in 1888.
U.S. military bayonets of World War II. Shown are (top to bottom:) the M1905 bayonet (blued version), M1 bayonet, M1 "Bowie point" bayonet (cut down version of the M1905) and the M4 bayonet with leather handle for the M1 carbine. After testing in early 1943, the U.S. Army decided to shorten the M1905 bayonet's blade to 10 in (25 cm).
Soldiers from the 4th Division near Chateau Wood, Ypres, in 1917. In Australia, the outbreak of World War I was greeted with considerable enthusiasm. Even before Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, the nation pledged its support alongside other states of the British Empire and almost immediately began preparations to send forces overseas to engage in the conflict.
US surcharged P1914 bayonets exist and will exhibit the British proofs being cancelled out and US marks applied. The M1917 was used frequently during the several different Banana Wars. The U.S. continued to use the World War I-made M1917 bayonets during World War II because of large stockpiles left over. The new trench guns being procured and ...