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Soldiers waiting for embarkation at Adelaide railway station

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/643

A large area next to the Adelaide railway station packed with uniformed soldiers enjoying a snack lunch before embarkation during World War I.

Crowds in Adelaide listening to an address during a recruiting drive

1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/804

A large crowd in the streets of Adelaide listening to a public speaker delivering an address from a flag decorated dais where army officers and a military band are standing during a recruiting drive for military service during World War I.

Recently enlisted men arriving at a military camp

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/940

Recently enlisted men wearing their new uniforms arriving at an army training camp during World War I.

A display of field guns and two aircraft in the square of a city in Turkey

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/986

Spectators in the square of a city in Turkey looking at a display of field guns and German and British aircraft, presumably captured during World War I.

Display of large field guns in a Turkish city

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/15/988

Part of a display of large field guns set up in a city square in Turkey during World War I.

A crowded troopship arriving at Outer Harbor

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/22/90

Soldiers line the decks of a crowded troopship arriving at Outer Harbor bringing men home after service overseas during World War I.

Welcoming home the ANZACS to Adelaide

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/22/313

A scene at the back of Adelaide railway station showing welcoming crowds lining the route for transport bringing home soldiers from service overseas during World War I; a large banner reads 'Thank you ANZACS from the Cheer Ups' indicating that the welcome was organised by members of the Cheer Up Society.

Crowds welcoming troops coming home at Outer Harbor, South Australia

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/22/359

Crowds on a wharf at Outer Harbor welcoming camouflaged troop ships bringing men home from service overseas during World War I.

Presentation of medals on the Parade Ground, Adelaide

1921, Photograph, PRG 280/1/23/3

A function held on the Parade Ground in Adelaide for the presentation of medals to returned soldiers who served during World War I which is attended by a large audience of spectators.

Soldiers marching in Cape Town, South Africa

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/23/178

Spectators watching soldiers marching through the streets of Cape Town during World War I.

Soldiers on parade in the Adelaide Hills

1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/12/61

Officers inspecting a rank of soldiers in the militia, in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. A researcher has suggested that, based on the uniforms, this image was taken of the militia before World War 1.

Private Cecil Bourne in military uniform

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/12/190

A head and shoulder portrait of Private Cecil C.D. Bourne, of the A.I.F. wearing first world war uniform; a nephew of Arthur Searcy.

Returned soldiers in Adelaide, South Australia

c. 1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/12/302

Crowds watching a procession of cars bringing returned First World War soldiers along Rundle Street, Adelaide, South Australia.

Heroes of World War I

1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/12/366

A roll of honor listing with photographs thirty members of the A.I.F. including the South Australian soldier D.J. Stow.

A military parade along King William Street, Adelaide

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/45

Crowds watching soldiers marching along King William Street, Adelaide; men wearing civilian dress are in the ranks indicating that this could be a victory parade of returned soldiers after their service overseas during World War I. A researcher has identified the following individuals: Walter Dollman (1st CO of 27th Battalion) is leading the soldiers; Percy Gordon Bice is behind Dollman; and Stanley Steward Woods is on the right in the second row.

Bristol F2b fighter of 3 Squadron, AFC

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/17/263

Bristol F2b Fighter, E2529, of 'O' Flight, RAF, France, October 1918. Pilot: Lieutenant C.W.B. Loftes of South Australia. 'O' Flight was a long-range reconnaissance flight of Bristol Fighters attached to No. 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps. The fast and manoeuvrable F2b was used to gather crucial intelligence from well-defended points behind German lines in the closing months of World War I.

William de Passey and family

1918, Photograph, PRG 280/1/18/21

William de Passey, a member of the Light Horse headquarters staff 1913-1918, photographed with his wife and family in the garden of their home in Kent Street, Adelaide. At this time he held the rank of Major and was the Camp Commandant at Mitcham Camp, South Australia during the 1st World War. Behind: Edwyna ('Queenie') May de Passey (nee Read) and Lieutenant Roy de Passey 3rd Tunnelling Coy. In front: Major William de Passey, his wife Louisa Amelia Augusta (nee Wegener), with the daughter of Roy and Edwyna, Una Erica, (later Summerville).

Soldiers returning from service overseas

1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/19/386

Crowds of spectators welcoming soldiers returning from overseas service in World War I at Fremantle wharf, Western Australia.

Soldiers and their wives on board a ship

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/19/508

A group of soldiers and their wives leaning on the rails of a ship as the men return home to South Australia after service overseas during World War I.

Prime Minister Billy Hughes and conscription

c. 1917, Photograph, PRG 280/1/24/113

A cartoon depicting Prime Minister Billy Hughes and his support for the conscription issue during World War I entitled: 'Diagnosis and treatment'.

Servicemen leaving Buckingham Palace, London

c. 1919, Photograph, PRG 280/1/25/32

Military personnel marching in a parade past crowds of cheering people in London after a medal presentation ceremony at Buckingham Palace, England following the end of World War I.

English women working in stables

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/25/88

Four women working as grooms and stable hands in a horse-racing stable in England during World War I; names not known.

Women caring for race horses

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/25/89

Five women acting as grooms and riders adjusting harness on race horses before exercising them on a rainy day in England during World War I.

Australian soldiers in Egypt

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/74

Australian soldiers of the First Light Horse Regiment cleaning their harness equipment at a camp in Egypt during World War I.

Australian soldier posing with a statue

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/75

An Australian soldier posing with a statue of Venus in Egypt during World War I.

Army chores in Egypt

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/76

Australian soldiers cleaning their eating utensils in the sand at an army camp in Egypt during World War I.

Rifle instruction in Sydney

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/150

A soldier demonstrating rifle shooting skills to a group of civilian men in Sydney during World War I.

Military reinforcements at Mitcham Camp

c. 1916, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/170

A group photograph of military reinforcements described as members of the 'Bombing School' attending Mitcham Army Camp during World War I; name not known.

Soldiers marching in Sydney

c. 1916, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/176

World War I soldiers returning from the Front marching through crowds of spectators on a wet day in Sydney; they are led by a military band and two Scottish pipers.

Troops landing at Gallipoli

c. 1915, Photograph, PRG 280/1/27/194

Troops from South Australia disembarking on to a small vessel from a transport ship before landing at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War I.

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