Summary
One of 44 black and white photographs in an album bound in green suede, believed to have been taken by Sergeant Major Gilbert Payne Mulcahy during World War I. It documents his military service in Egypt, France, Belgium and his return to Australia via Capetown and the Quarantine Station, Point Nepean, 1916-1919.
Image depicting 'Signal Hill' at Cape Town, South Africa. The image was taken in March 1919.
Description of Content
In the foreground there is what appears to be part of a boat, behind which is a large expanse of water that leads up to where two ships appear to be docked at a harbour. There is a hill in the background.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs I. W. Morgan, Jun 1987
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Photographer
Sergeant Major Gilbert P. Mulcahy, Cape Town, South Africa, 1915-1919
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Signal Hill, Capetown' Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph and towards the centre of the album page: 'March 1919.'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
43 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph Album Page
150 mm (Width), 215 mm (Height)
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