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Letters written by Samuel Grau Hubbe
Letters written by Samuel Hubbe in South Australia and in South Africa during the Boer War. He was killed at Ottoshoop on 12 September 1900.
Australian Transport
Australian transport at Boer war - one of men is R.F. White of Mount Gambier.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
[General description] Crowds line Rundle Street, filling up balconies and even perching on verandah roofs to send off troops to the Boer War. [On back of photograph] 'Rundle Street, south side / taken on occasion of the departure of a contingent of troops for 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'.
Major General George Leonard Lee
Major General George Leonard Lee wearing dress uniform in a studio view.
Sir Henry Galway at a ceremony in Adelaide
Sir Henry Galway, Governor of South Australia delivering a commemoration service speech in front of a large crowd at the South African War memorial statue, North Terrace, Adelaide.
Australian troops in military uniform
Australian soldiers wearing military uniforms, including slouch hats, standing in a grassy field with trees on the right, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War. The group of approximately twenty men is standing around the flag of Great Britain which is on the ground covering a small mound. This is possibly the burial of a fellow soldier.
Australian troops with rifles
Three Australian troops in military uniform, positioned behind rocks and taking aim with their rifles. A fourth soldier is standing on the right, looking into the distance through binoculars, and is holding a pipe in his mouth. Possibly Australian troops in South Africa during the Boer War.
Troops in a field with artillery cart
Troops in military uniform draggin an artillery cart up the bank of a creek with the assistance of horses, while other horses and soldiers rest on a grassy hill in the background. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Soldiers taking aim with rifles
Two Australian soldiers in military uniform positioned behind rocks on a hill and taking aim with rifles. There is a creek at the base of the hill. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Soldier by a ruined house
Australian soldier wearing military uniform standing by the ruins of a brick house, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Australian troops on parade
Crowds gathered to watch Australian troops on parade through city streets, possibly in South Africa during the Boer War. At the front of the column are mounted troops wearing slouch hats and carrying rifles, with infantry troops marching behind.
Highland Brigade troops
Highland Brigade troops in military uniform with a small dog sitting at their feet. In the background is a team of donkeys harnessed to a wagon and a corrugated iron shed. Possibly in South Africa during the Boer War.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
Rundle Street, Adelaide, south side, east of arcade entrance. Troops [probably from other states] are getting an enthusiastic send-off on their way to South Africa [Boer] War. They are marching past the highly decorated Hunter's Boot Palace. The right side of Hunter's Boot Palace is 28 yards east of Charles Street.
Rundle Street, Adelaide
Rundle Street, Adelaide, south side. An enthusiastic crowd, lining the street and balconies, is cheering a contingent of mounted troops who about to depart for South Africa [Boer War]. McRostie's is on the east corner of Twin Street, and the three storey building on the extreme left is 41 yards west of Pulteney street.
Rundle Street
Rundle Street, south side. An enthusiastic crowd, lining the street and balconies, is cheering a contingent of troops who about to depart for South Africa [Boer War]. (They are probably from other states.) McRostie's is on the east corner of Twin Street, and the three storey building on the extreme left is 41 yards west of Pulteney street.
German Rifle Club Members
GENERAL: German Rifle Club members.
German Rifle Club members
GENERAL: German Rifle Club members.
Aerial view of Adelaide
ADELAIDE VIEWS A: Aerial view of the city of Adelaide featuring North Terrace, the South African War memorial and the garden surrounding Government House.
Newfoundland dog on board SS Harlech Castle
GENERAL: "Nelson", a Newfoundland dog on board SS Harlech Castle en route for South Africa, being admired by an Army nurse; Major F.H. Howland, 1st S.A.M.I.; W.O.J. Costello, 1st Tasmanian M.I.
Members of the Cyclists' Rifle Club
GENERAL: Members of the Cyclists' Rifle Club, formed during the South African War. Back row l-r: R. Collyer; J. Sanders; A. Bald; W. Findlay; A. Mitchell; J. Fyfe. Centre row, l-r: D. Stewart; I. Gibson; R. Ogilvie; R. McLellan; H. Greeneklee; Front row, l-r: W. Collyer; E.J. Ashton; C. Wickham: View 1.
Major Karri Davies of Adelaide
Studio view of Major Karri Davies of Adelaide who served in the South African War, 1899-1902.
Large crowds assembled on North Terrace, Adelaide
Large crowds assembled on North Terrace, Adelaide outside Government House gates near the South African War memorial; purpose unknown.
Seven uniformed soldiers
A line-up of seven uniformed soldiers photographed at Aldershot, England before leaving for South Africa.
Clifford Woolley Ewens
[General description] Trooper Ewens sits on his horse proudly displaying his uniform. [On back of photograph] 'Trooper Clifford Woolley Ewens of the Imperial Bushmen's Corps, 1900 (South African War)'.
King William Street, Adelaide
[General description] View of King William Street looking through the Government House gates. The South African War Memorial equestrian statue is on the left. The new A.M.P. building is the tall building in the centre, dwarfing the E.S.&A building on its right. The Colonial Mutual Life building in the distance is under construction [On back of photograph] 'Acres 16 & 47 / King William Street west side / Looking from within the gates of Government House / 1936 / Australian Mutual Provident Society's building completed in 1936 / Compare with B 2041 / The A.M.P. Building stands on the south corner of Gresham Place / Frontage is 23 yards'.
Old Exhibition Grounds
Mounted members of the Bushmans Corps, all sporting the slouch hat. Officers (Including the Trumpeter 3rd from left) are at the front, the men in the ranks are all holding rifles. Their tents can be seen in the background. [On back of photograph] 'Bushmens Corps / On the old Exhibition grounds near Frome Road / Prior to their departure for the South African War / February 28th 1900'.
A Soldier's Wife
Copy of a photograph of a woman wearing a full-length skirt pulled in tightly at the waist. Her blouse and hat are based on the uniform worn by military forces. Her slouch hat has an Australian Artillery badge on it. Her blouse is probably khaki green with green facings. The badge at her throat closure is that of the Imperial Bushmens Corp. The shoulder title was worn by South Australia's 4th, 5th and 6th Contingents.
Dr. Edward Angas Johnson and friends
Dr. Edward Angas Johnson and friends sitting on a bench near the South African War Memorial at Mount Gambier, South Australia.
A military review in Adelaide
Adelaide crowds watching a military review near the South African War memorial statue which is decorated with wreaths on North Terrace.
Afternoon tea on North Terrace lawns, Adelaide
Men and women enjoying afternoon tea sitting at small tables set up beneath trees on North Terrace, Adelaide near the entrance to Government House; the South African War memorial can be seen in the background.