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Lord Kitchener carrying out an inspection of officers
Lord Kitchener inspecting returned officers from the South African War ('Members of the South African Medal Corps') in the grounds of Government House, Adelaide during his visit to South Australia in January 1910. From left: General Hoad; Sir Day Bosanquet, Governor of South Australia, wearing a naval uniform; Colonel Frank M. Rowell (in light uniform and helmet); Lord Kitchener; Dr W. Ramsay Smith; Professor [formerly Major] Watson; Majors Blair and Stapleton and Constable Wells. [Other identified but unsure as to which person they are are: Lieutenant CoCilaloh, Lieutenant Peckman, Colonel Kirkpatrick and Colonel Pattinson - possibly behind the main group.] A photo taken during the same event was published in 'The Chronicle', Saturday 29 January 1910, page 29.
Soldiers in a battle scarred street
Soldiers wearing tropical uniforms standing beside a sandbagged bunker in a street where buildings have been badly damaged by shelling; exact location not known. A researcher has suggested that the location is South Africa, during the Boer War (1899-1902). The soldiers are holding Lee Enfield rifles, which were introduced in 1895.
Writing case and letters
A leather writing case featuring a metal clasp and handle on the outside, with compartments inside to hold letters, paper and envelopes, pens and other writing materials. Inside the case were stored letters and papers relating to Samuel Grau Hubbe and family, and a small album of photographs of the five Hubbe children. See below for details.
The Bank of Thrift, Adelaide
Fund raising for Navy Day held at the Bank of Thrift which was erected by the gates to Government House, Adelaide, during World War I as a focus point for supporting the war effort, three large signs urge people to '...help the widows & orphans of the Navy'; the South African war memorial can be seen on the right.
Photograph album of South Australian and other scenes
Photographic album of unknown provenance of South Australian views and other places. Some have been given captions by the creators. A selection of these has been digitised and available online. See 'Contents' for details.
Australian troops at a cemetery
Australian troops in military uniform at a war cemetery with wooden cross grave markers. In the background troops and their horses are resting. Possibly a Boer War cemetery in South Africa.
Troops in a field with artillery cart
Australian troops in military uniform with a team of horses pulling an artillery cart up the bank of a creek through a grassy field. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Australian troops at a waterhole
Australian troops in military uniforms resting at a waterhole in a desert, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War. The soldiers are wearing slouch hats and carrying rifles. Horses are drinking from the waterhole on the left. See also B 74641.
Australian troops at a desert waterhole
Australian mounted troops at a waterhole in a desert, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War. Horses and men and drinking from the waterhole,.
Troops in a field with artillery cart
Troops in military uniform attempting to manoeuvre an artillery cart out of a creek in a grassy field. In the background, troops are resting while their horses graze and drink from the creek. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Australian troops at a waterhole
Australian troops in military uniforms resting at a waterhole in a desert, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War. The soldiers are wearing slouch hats and carrying rifles. Horses are drinking from the waterhole on the left. See also B 74646.
Mounted troops crossing a river
Mounted Australian troops crossing a river, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Mounted soldier jumping a wall
Australian soldier in military uniform on a horse and jumping a small stone wall, holding his rifle in one hand. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Lord Kitchener
Lord Kitchener inspecting returned soldiers of the Boer War during a visit to South Australia in 1910. [For another photo taken at the same event but slightly earlier when Kitchener was inspecting tthe front row of veterans see PRG 280/1/6/216.] Rows of soldiers mostly wearing civilian clothes are proudly displaying their medals won in the Boer War
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Troops marching off to war, rifles at the ready. A large crowd lines Rundle street, sitting on balconies and verandah roofs seeing the troops off to the Boer War. [On back of photograph] 'Rundle Street, south side / taken on occasion of the departure of a contingent of troops to South Africa / 1900 / Acres 85 and 86 / McRostie's is on the east corner of Twin Street / The three storey building on the extreme left is 41 yards west of Pulteney Street'.
Shipboard entertainment
GENERAL: Shipboard entertainment, on a Boer War troop ship. The man in the centre of the view is possibly Sammy Lunn.
Skinner and Nixon family album
Uncle Tom Skinner, Light Horse, taken after enlisting for Boer War. Son of William and Eliza Skinner.
Biography of Samuel Grau Hubbe
Copy of a typewritten biography of Samuel Grau Hubbe, written by an unknown author, and often including material listed in series 1-5. This appears to be a revised version of an earlier document, and is accompanied by an additional 13 page document which gives much more detail on the Boer War than the first.
Notebook Boer War diary
Notebook diary, (15 cm x 8.5 cm) written in pencil. The first entry begins on Sunday 12th August 1900.
William Mc Bean
Portrait of William Mc Bean, aged 21, in Boer War uniform.
Corporal Jack Mc Bean
Portrait of Corporal Jack Mc Bean in Boer War uniform.
Partially constructed Grand River bridge
GENERAL: View of partially constructed Grand River bridge in South Africa during the Boer War.
Soldiers relaxing on the deck of a ship
GENERAL: A group of soldiers relaxing on the deck of a ship transporting them to South Africa, during the Boer War.
Soldiers relaxing on the deck of a ship
GENERAL: Group of soldiers relaxing on the deck of a ship transporting them to South Africa during the Boer War.
South African War Memorial
War memorial located at Suffolk Hill, Colesberg, South Africa comprising a mound of mortared stones, topped by a tablet with names and that topped by a cross. A metal railing surrounds the mounument. The tablet begins 'Sacred to the memory of Lieut. Arthur John Watson commanding 1st Battn, The Suffolk Reg. and ...'
Arthur Hammond
Studio portrait of Arthur Cecil Carlin Hammond, son of Cecil Henry Hammond and Fanny Marian Carlin, and grandson of Octavius and Anne Hammond, dressed in a tunic and toga costume in ancient Greek or Roman style. Private Arthur Hammond, no. 149, took part in the Boer War and enlisted with the 5th Mounted Infantry, Colonial Military Forces of Western Australia and embarked on 6 March 1901 with the 5th Contingent from Western Australia. He died of wounds at Waterval River, Transvaal, South Africa on 1 February 1902.
Australian troops marching along North Terrace
GENERAL: Home from the war: Australian troops marching along North Terrace, Adelaide contingent in front, Major Howland commanding.
Private Leonard Thomas Collins
No. 101 Private Leonard Thomas Collins, 1st Victorian Contingent, Boer War.
Portrait photograph of Herbert Ernest Goodes
Portrait photograph of Herbert Ernest Goodes in uniform. Boer War Imperial Bushman trooper, killed in action near Bethel, 28 May 1901.
Steamship at harbour with troops on board
A steamship docked at a harbour. The passengers who are filling the deck and looking over the rails appear to be Australian soldiers, possibly troops on their way to South Africa during the Boer War. In the foreground a man is pushing a wooden cart or wheelbarrow, while in the background, friends and family say their farewells and more troops board the ship.