 After their relief, the 19th was transported to Mt Isa and then flown back to Narellan where the troops were given a long period of leave.Upon reconstitution in October, the battalion was re-equipped and a period of training around the Nepean River followed.Consisting of about 750 personnel, the 19th was reassigned to the 28th Brigade, along with the 20th and 34th Battalions.