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 a 'Cape Boy,' who actually seems to be a South African man rather than a boy, at Cape Town, South Africa. The image was taken in March 1919.
Description of Content
Image of a dark skinned man in native garb facing the camera with what looks to be a bag of some kind draped over his left shoulder. In the background is what appears to be a railway yard. Also in the background, to the right of frame, is another man with a bicycle.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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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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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Cape Boy - Capetown / March 1919'
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