The notations in the BBB are far from perfect, so I don't think this is sufficient proof on its own that complete Land Rovers were still being sent to SVN alongside the stripped version. Images taken aboard HMAS Sydney would be the best bet to resolve that question, but the image in question sure does make the case for both 'types' being shipped.
Yes, now you point it out: the 410 etc is a bit of a 'mish mash' from what we currently know. This deserves some digging....
The colour bar system was the continuation of what was used in WW2. Each unit had its own four (or, in WW2, up to 6) digit unit code assigned by HQ, and the colours for each numeral were a table published by HQ. While the colours were specified, the actual shade of a colour varied from application to application. Upon being signaled for embarkation, units simply equated the last two figures of their unit code with the three bars required, and painted these onto the equipment, baggage, etc. They were supposed to be removed once landed, but were often left in place. Placement was also specified (horizontal bars, number above, on the windscreen, left side for B Vehs), but was often not followed, with placement being almost at random. I have a list of the digit (0 to 9) and corresponding colour somewhere - give me time and I'll find it.
A book was released recently in the USA that 'decodes' the colour bar system used by US Forces on D Day. Surprise! It is the British Commonwealth system that had been in use since the beginning of the war 're-invented' by the US Army for the D-Day landings with some minor tweaking.
Tommy: nice shot taken from Sydney of Replenishment at Sea (RAS) operations: Sydney, then the Oiler (HMAS Supply?) then a Brit-designed escort - maybe Vampire, Vendetta, etc? You do pop up with some interesting images!
Mike C
OK: found it (the index must be better than I thought!)
1 = Red, Bright, GS
2= Blue, GS
3=Yellow
4=Green, Light, GS
5=Grey
6=Buff, GS
7=Red oxide of iron (which is dark red, I think)
8=Service Colour, GS (whatever that is!)
9= White
0=Brown, Dark, GS
Three bars are: last two digits of the unit serial number. The 'tens' appears twice, above and below the single digit, eg unit serial '6549' would have a three colour bar of
Green, Light GS (4)
over White (9)
over Green, Light GS (4).
Clear as mud, eh??
Mike C