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Soldier with pith helmet, three days before leaving for the front
A soldier sits in a wooden chair wearing a pith helmet, an open necked shirt with sleeves rolled to the elbows, shorts, and leggings of the Australian Infantry; the words underneath the photo say "This was taken 3 days before I left for the front".
Soldier in Scottish Captain's uniform
A man wearing a Scottish Captain's uniform, smoking a pipe and holding a baby.
"All is Vanity"
Postcard size picture entitled "All is Vanity." The picture shows a woman sitting at a table looking into a mirror which reflects a skull wearing a military cap; the picture was a WWI political statement.
New Zealand soldiers at the Hut
'New Zealand Soldiers at the Hut 1916' [from back of photograph] showing a large number of men in uniform posing in front of the Cheer up Hut in Adelaide; there are two women in the front row and a number of people are looking out from the second floor window where three different flags are hanging.
Returned soldiers at Alberton CUS
'Alberton C-U-S Carnival 15.1.16 Returned Soldiers' [from back of photograph] shows a large group of soldiers in a relaxed pose in front os a stairway into a grandstand. There are number of children and civilians looking on from the stairs. Two of the men have been identified by a researcher: Sammy Lunn is the older man in the white coat in the centre of the front row (also in B 26285/50); with Percy Gordon Bice 5th from left in front row (also in PRG 280/1/21/224). This photo also appeared (with others) in 'The Critic' under the heading 'Carnival at Alberton', Wednesday 19 January 1916, page 14.
Sailors from the North Sea in Adelaide
Identified on back of photo as '1916 Sailors from North Sea on their way to Eastern States to join H.M.A.S. Brisbane 1916 being entertained at C-U Hut. Property of E. Morison Torrens Park [crossed out] Parliament House [crossed out]. In another hand: 'Front row seated Miss Knowles. Elva Harding Jean Fraser / Mrs Stock ---- Mrs Geo McEwin. Comm. Symonds / Mrs Wallington ---- Mrs Seager. Ettie Parker / Miss Cave'. The photograph was taken outside the Cheer Up Hut, and a life buoy with 'SS Cheer Up Adelaide' has been positioned in front of the group.
Bomb crater
Aerial view of a bomb crater, possibly taken over France by a Royal Australian Air Force photographer.
Troops from HMS River Clyde at Gallipoli
The landing of the troops from HMS River Clyde at Pedd-al Bahr, Gallipoli, 25th April 1915.
Wounded soldiers after the landing
'Piles of dead and wounded lying on West Beach after the landing', presumably Gallipoli, April 1915.
Australian soldiers receiving first aid
Road on the battlefield with Australian soldiers on stretchers receiving first aid on one side and heavy artillery shells stacked on the other side, probably in Europe.
Wounded Australian soldiers
Australian soldiers, all wounded, many on stretchers, being transferred from a lighter to a medical transport, Dardanelles.
Australian soldiers on board ship
Australian soldiers on board ship resting, possibly wounded.
Soldiers in Rundle Street
Australian soldiers surrounded by a large crowd in Rundle Street, Adelaide.
Wounded soldiers photographed in their hospital beds
Three sick soldiers photographed in their hospital beds, two male visitors, one wearing army uniform, are sitting with them; names and location unknown.
Dinner for returned soldiers at Outer Harbor
One thousand returned soldiers being entertained to dinner in a large warehouse at Outer Harbor, South Australia; the area is hung with flags, a small number of women sit in the foreground.
Sir Archibald Weigall presenting medals at Brighton, South Australia
Sir Archibald Weigall, Governor of South Australia presenting a medal to a soldier during a ceremony held at Brighton; Lady Weigall and their daughter Priscilla stand nearby watched by a small crowd of children and adults.
Men of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade returning to South Australia
A column of men of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade returning to South Australia after service overseas leaving Adelaide railway station and marching beneath Anzac Arch.
Victorious soldiers marching along Hindley Street, Adelaide
Crowds welcoming home victorious troops as they march along Hindley Street, Adelaide where the buildings are festooned with national flags; part of the premises of the Theatre Royal can be seen on the right.
Wounded Australian soldiers in England
Ten wounded Australian soldiers photographed in a garden in England whilst convalescing; standing, fourth from the left Private Gur, 43rd Battalion, sitting second from the left Corporal Brook, 43rd Battalion and fourth from the left Sgt. Smith, 27th Battalion; other names not known.
Armistice Day remembrance ceremony in Melbourne, Victoria
The scene outside Parliament House in Melbourne, Victoria during an Armistice Day two minute silence showing servicemen and spectators standing with bowed heads.
Army recruits in Adelaide
A group of new army recruits still wearing civilian dress photographed sitting on a hillside at Jubilee Oval, Adelaide; names not known.
Inspection of army nurses in Sydney
Army nurses on parade during an inspection by two male officers, one identified as Colonel Wallace, in Sydney, New South Wales; the nurses, who stand with their small hand equipment cases on the ground in front of them, are wearing long cloaks over their uniforms and hats tied under their chins.
Allies Day celebrations in Sydney, New South Wales
Crowds looking at displays and stalls during a commemoration of Allies Day held in Moore Street, Sydney, New South Wales; a large sign in the background reads 'Enlist the Empire'.
British soldiers at the Pyramids, Egypt
Two British soldiers sitting on large rocks with two Egyptian guides and a tray of tea or coffee during a visit to the Pyramids in Egypt.
Australian soldiers going to see the Pyramids, Egypt
Distant view of Australian soldiers riding camels being taken to see the Pyramids in Egypt; other camels and their handlers are in the foreground.
A steel pontoon captured from Turkish troops
A steel pontoon captured from Turkish troops during a raid in Egypt.
Troops watching cargo handling
Troops lining the decks of their ship watching cargo being transferred from a British trawler at Lemnos Island in the Aegean Sea; an Australian soldier stands with his back to the camera in the foreground.
Wounded soldiers at Erskine Lodge, London
Distant view of a large gathering of convalescing wounded soldiers attending a function held in parklands at Erskine Lodge, London.
Third Expeditionary Force
South Australian members of the Third Expeditionary Force march down Pulteney Street, Adelaide, on 8 May 1915. The men from Mitcham Camp were entertained at luncheon in the Exhibition Building on North Terrace by the Cheer Up Society. The Third Expeditionary force included the 27th Infantry Battalion, infantry reinforcements, Light Horse reinforcements, 4th Light Horse Brigade Train, 7th Light Horse Brigade Ambulance and 4th Field Ambulance.
Women working on clothing for soldiers at crowded tables
Women, possibly volunteers, sitting closely together at long tables working on clothing for the armed forces; many pairs of socks hang from overhead lines, two army officers stand in the background.