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Colonel Stuart of the South Australian military forces
Colonel Stuart, Acting Commandant of the South Australian military forces during World War I.
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.
Returned soldiers being entertained to a meal in a marquee
Returned soldiers sitting at a long table in a marquee being waited on by volunteer women helpers during a meal; onlookers are seated at the side, possibly members of the guests' families.
Lieutenant Colonel Donald Coghill
A mounted soldier waiting outside a large tent in South Australia. Possibly Lieutenant Colonel Donald Murray Robertson Coghill, Commanding Officer of 32nd Battalion. Relieved of command July 1916 following the Battle of Fromelles and returned to Australia. Born Ballarat, Victoria, 15 April 1871, graduated M.A. (Melbourne University), Head Master Box Hill Grammar School, Victoria, Co-principal Presbyterian Ladies' College, Adelaide, Assistant Master Adelaide High School, Assistant in Charge Unley High School, Head Master Woodville High School.
Major William de Passey and Lt. Roy de Passey
Lieutenant Roy de Passey 3rd Tunnelling Coy, standing behind Major William de Passey, taken in the garden of William and Louisa de Passey in Kent Street, Adelaide.
Soldiers returning home by ship docked at Outer Harbor, South Australia
Returning soldiers crowded along the rails of a ship docked at Outer Harbor with relatives and well known fund raiser Sammy Lunn greeting them from the wharf.
Fifteen army recruits
Fifteen army recruits still wearing civilian clothing sitting and standing outside a grandstand in South Australia.
Returning soldiers on board their ship bringing them home
Smiling soldiers leaning over the rails and sitting in a lifeboat on the side of the ship that is bring them home to South Australia.
Group of soldiers, some wounded, attending an outdoor function
A group of uniformed soldiers, some convalescing from wounds, sitting with others at tea tables outside a marquee draped with the Australian flag attending an outdoor function in South Australia. The man in the front row in civilian clothing is the Prime Minister, William Morris 'Billy' Hughes.
Submariners on board three German U-Boats
Kaiserliche Marine submariners on board three German U-Boat submarines being surrendered to Admiral Tyrwhitt off Harwich, England, on 20 November 1918.
H.M.S. Oak.
The Crew of Sir David Beatty's flagship H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth with Queen Mary on board, cheer the destroyer H.M.S Oak, carrying King George V and the Prince of Wales, passing down the lines of British and U.S. Navy vessels in Firth of Forth on 20 November 1918 prior to the surrender of the German Fleet at Scapa Flow the following day.
Crowds greeting returning soldiers leaving the railway station, Adelaide
Crowds, including women volunteers from the Cheer-Up Society, lining the route being taken by cars bringing returning soldiers home to South Australia from the railway station in Adelaide; a large banner decorated with flags reads 'Thank you ANZACS from the Cheer Ups'.
Crowds watching cars bringing returned soldiers from Adelaide railway station
Large crowds of spectators lining the route of cars bringing returned soldiers home to South Australia from Adelaide railway station; people are also watching from parked motor vehicles and horse drawn vehicles.
Egyptian men working from a horse drawn wagon
Two Egyptian men, watched by an Australian soldier, working from a horse drawn wagon near rough shelters, possibly collecting water.
A street scene in Heliopolis, Egypt.
A street scene featuring the Grand Palace Hotel in Heliopolis, near Cairo, which houses the 'New Oases Bar'; many soldiers are outside the entrance and walking in the street. The Hotel was one of the locations for the 1st Australian General Hospital.
Brigadier-General J.M.Antill
Brigadier-General John Antill, Commandant of military forces, South Australia in 1918 after distinguished service with the A.I.F.
Arabs talking to an Australian soldier in Palestine
A group of Arabs talking to an Australian soldier at a camp in Palestine.
The salute being taken during a march past at Mitcham army camp
The salute being taken during a march past at Mitcham army camp, South Australia. A researcher has suggested that this is the flag of the 14th Reinforcements of the 27th Battalion, in 1915; the woman taking the salute us believed to be Mrs H. R. Niele - see 'The Observer', Saturday 19 August 1916, page 25.
Four young service-women in Great Britain
Four young service-women wearing a working uniform of a loose shirt, knickerbockers, stockings, shoes and a soft hat; they stand outside a wooden shed somewhere in the United Kingdom.
A large assembly attending a memorial service in the Adelaide parklands
A large assembly attending a memorial service held in the Adelaide parklands.
Crowds attending a memorial service at Elder Park, Adelaide
Large crowds attending a memorial service at Elder Park, Adelaide.
Troopship arriving at Outer Harbor, South Australia
Close view of soldiers and sailors leaning over the side of their ship after arrival at Outer Harbor, South Australia.
Soldiers lining the decks of a troopship at Outer Harbor
Close view of returning soldiers lining the decks of a troopship at Outer Harbor; some sit with their legs over the side of the ship and one perches in the rigging.
Welcome home celebrations for Private Robertson
Private Robertson standing with his family outside their house at 8 Clifford Street, Prospect, South Australia; flags decorate the building and a sign that reads 'Welcome home to our dear son & brother' hangs above the entrance.
H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth at surrender of the Kaiserliche Marine
The flagship of the Royal Navy, H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, leading the line of British warships out to meet the German Kaiserliche Marine fleet prior to their surrender at Scapa Flow on 21 November 1918. The photograph was taken from the Royal Navy airship NS8.
Presentation of medals on Anzac Day, Adelaide
Crowds of spectators watching a presentation of medals ceremony held at the parade ground, Adelaide on Anzac Day, 1921.
Remembering the Fallen at the Cenotaph, London
Silent crowds watching Remembrance Day wreath-laying at the Cenotaph in London.
Corporal Jack Atkins
No. 736 Corporal Jack Sholto Douglas Atkins, born Port Adelaide 29 June 1891, enlisted at Keswick 22 February 1915, served Gallipoli and France, he returned to Australia in 1917 and died 6 September 1957.
Soldiers with their horses
Soldiers with their horses at watering troughs.
Leonard Giles
No. 5365 Private Leonard Giles was born at Semaphore, South Australia, on 18 April 1891. He enlisted at Adelaide on 8 February 1916, served with the 48th Battalion and was promoted to Corporal on 28 June 1917. He was wounded in action in France on 22 June 1918 and returned to Australia.