Australian use of old Ross sniper rifles in WWII??

[gwahlert]

I recently interviewed a 92 yr old veteran of the Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea WWII). His mind was sharp, as was his memory. He was emphatic that his battalion, the 3rd Bn, was issued with six old (assumed he meant WWI vintage) Canadian sniper rifles, with scopes, in late 1942. Most of the Australian snipers were issued with either the British (but made in USA) P14 sniper rifle, or heavy barrel Lee Enfield SMLE HT, in late 1942. But these went first to the 2nd AIF - his militia Bn got what ever was left. This is the first I've heard of the Australians using the Ross rifle. Has anyone know of the Aust Army using or even having Ross rifles?
Thanx, Glenn

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