The first two of these were recruited from the state of Victoria, while the third came from South Australia. Training for the Victorian units was undertaken around Albury, New South Wales, and Bonegilla, Victoria, while the South Australians trained around Woodside, South Australia.
Recruitment for the first two units took place in Victoria, with the third coming from South Australia. Training for Victorian units occurred in Albury, New South Wales, and Bonegilla, Victoria, while South Australian units were trained around Woodside, South Australia.