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Studio photograph of South Australian nurses titled 'Patriotic nurses for South Africa'
Studio photograph of South Australian nurses titled 'Patriotic nurses for South Africa'. The surnames of the nurses are: Stephenson, Cocks, O'Shanahan, Watts, Bidmead (later became leader of the group of nurses) and Glenie. The second Anglo-Boer war at the turn of the century provided South Australian women with a unique opportunity of participate as active citizens in the public sphere. Through the support of the community the small contingent of South Australian nurses worked tirelessly in conjunction with the Imperial Resources to provide nursing services in South Africa. The nurses received service medals from the King and Martha Bidmead received the Royal Red Cross and Devoted Service Cross.
Lord Kitchener inspecting war veterans
Lord Kitchener inspecting a parade of South African War veterans in the grounds of Government House, Adelaide, during a visit to South Australia in 1910; Sir Day Bosanquet, Governor of South Australia, is standing on his right.
Army officers en route to South Africa
GENERAL: Group of army officers en route to South Africa on board SS Medic; a Newfoundland dog called "Nelson" and another dog sit in the foreground.
Army sergeants en route to South Africa
GENERAL: Group of army sergeants en route to South Africa on board SS Medic; "Nelson" the Newfoundland dog sits in the foreground.
Troops en route to South Africa
GENERAL: A large crowd of troops on board SS Medic en route to South Africa, possibly playing '2 Up'.
Church parade en route to South Africa
GENERAL: Church parade on board the SS Medic en route to South Africa.
Troop train in South Africa
GENERAL: Troops on their train in South Africa.
Nurse Agnes Cocks with a group of six convalescing soldiers in South Africa
Nurse Agnes Cocks with a group of six convalescing soldiers in South Africa.
Large stack of boxes of biscuits on the dockside in Durban, South Africa
Large stack of boxes of biscuits on the dockside in Durban, South Africa.
Tramline extension, Adelaide
View looking south west of tramline extension work on the intersection of North Terrace and King William Street. The intersection was closed to all traffic from 10pm Monday 1 January to 6am Monday 15 January.
South Australian Contingent
First South Australian Contingent departure.
Committee - Bushmen's Corps
Selection Committee of South Australian Bushmen's Corps - l-r: N.W. Stirling, Esq., Hon. Sir Jenkin Coles, K.C.M.G; M.P.: Chas H. DeRose, Esq., E.G. Blackmore, Esq.
South Australian Contingent
Return of the South Australian Contingent from the South African war.
South Australian Transvaal Contingent
Officers of the South Australian Transvaal Contingent, 10th Battalion: Lieut. Stapleton, Captain Howland, Captain Lascelles, Lieut. Blair, Major Toll and Lieut. Powell.
Army camp, Rensburg, South Africa
GENERAL: Distant view of the first South Australian Contingent's army camp at Maeders Farm, Rensburg, South Africa, February 8 1900.
Army inspection, South Africa
GENERAL: Captain Howland and Lieutenant Blair inspecting men of the first South Australian Contingent in South Africa as they prepare to leave their camp at Rensburg in February 1900.
H.M.S.'Powerful' at Outer Harbor, South Australia
The H.M.S.'Powerful', a battleship visiting South Australia anchored at Outer Harbor.
Private Newbold and Private Clarke
PORTRAIT: Private H. H. Newbold and Private J. G. Clarke, photographed in England whilst members of the South Australia Detachment of the Australian Coronation Corps assembled for the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902; both men had served in the South African War with the 2nd South Australian Mounted Rifles.
South Australian soldiers in South Africa
GENERAL: Men of the first South Australian Contingent at ease at their camp at Belfast, South Africa; 'Nelson', their Newfoundland dog and mascot, sits in the centre of an admiring circle, the 'tents' were made from two blankets and known as 'kipsies' where men could sleep if they had time.
South Australian Contingent, South Africa
GENERAL: Captain Howland of the first South Australian Contingent in South Africa giving the 'Prepare to mount' order to troops leaving their camp at Rensburg, February 1900.
South Australian soldiers in South Africa
GENERAL: Members of South Australian military forces in South Africa having Christmas tea outside a tent. Major F.H. Howland wearing a check shirt is sitting right, his batman, Frank Cornish, stands behind him.
Papers relating to the Thomas family
Papers of the Thomas family, pioneers, comprising a diary, reminiscences and letters by Mary Thomas describing the voyage of the 'Africaine' in 1836 and life in the colony. Includes several letters by Robert Thomas, including a letter to the Colonial Office protesting offical deference to Aboriginal occupation, extracts from the diary of Mary Thomas, daughter, Margaret Robert and correspondence and a scrapbook of Sir Robert Kyffin Thomas, grandson. Also contains Thomas and Harris family wills, marriage certificates and associated papers, memorances, papers and a wax seal related to the Thomas family history, and versions of the Diary of Mary Thomas. Includes minutes and other papers associated with The Register newspaper. See Special Lists for details.
Papers of Lance-Corporal H.S. Conrad
Photographs, postcard and poem of Herbert Conrad of 16th Battalion. Also includes newspaper articles on his brothers Norman K., Oscar L. and Lance Conrad. See below for details.
A nurse, Agnes Cocks, and a uniformed soldier, taking a ride near docks in a hand cart pulled by an African man
A nurse, Agnes Cocks, and a uniformed soldier, serving in the South African War taking a ride near docks in a hand cart pulled by an African man.
Wagons in a field
A column of wagons and carriages drawn by donkeys on a dirt road through grassy fields. Individual mounted soldiers are riding alongside the wagons. Possibly a battalion of Australian troops in South Africa during the Boer War.
Soldier with women outside a house
Soldier in uniform with a white horse talking to women wearing long dresses, standing outside a large stone house. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Mounted troops outside a ruined house
Mounted Australian troops in military uniform standing guard outside the ruins of a stone house. Women wearing dresses and head scarfes are standing on the steps leading into the ruined dwelling. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Quorn
Awaiting the train bringing home soldiers from the South African War. The railway station was built in 1879 with a turntable added in 1891-92. This photograph shows the townsfolk welcoming back soldiers from the South African War with a large banner stating "Welcome Home Boys".
Mascot 'Nelson' and friend
GENERAL: 'Nelson', the Newfoundland dog mascot of the first South Australian Contingent in South Africa photographed with a Colour-Sergeant of the Gordon Highlanders who has changed his dress for the Australian military uniform, pretending to ride him away from the military camp at Enslin in January 1900.
Diary of Jack McBean
Diary of Corporal John Alexander (Jack) McBean, written while he was a trooper during the Boer War. Comprising the original diary, typescript transcript of the diary and a photoprint copy. Also comprising seven photographs of Will and Jack McBean as Boer War soldiers and the 2nd Commonwealth Horse regiment, 1902.