... than that, for example; were these men ordinary, did they present an accurate portrayal of the average Australian at the time? These men were not ordinary men; they were the cream of Australian society at the time. The original AIF forces were carefully selected to be the best physical specimens on offer, and that the most adventurous, and courageous men were ... ophthalmic health, general fitness, rifle skills, and there were minimum strength requirements. Enlistees with, flat feet, or one of many other minor anomalies, were refused enlistment. These were obviously the cream of Austral...

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