Hi, Was there someone wanting last month some information re volunteer Defence. i came across this item in the Bournewood book " VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS. When Japan entered the war and the possibility of an Australian invasion arose, the Volunteer Defence Corps was formed. 41 men from Yeoval and surrounding districts enlisted for the formation of the Yeoval platoon. They were trained in guerilla warfare to do mainly night raids and then carry on their usual daytime activities.. Those that could get away attended a 10 day course in explosives at Bathurst6. The Platoon was assigned to go to Newcastle at a moments notice thinking that the invasion would take place there. Fortunately they were not called upon to carry out any active duty......" Hope that gives you an insight ,,,,regards......Warren