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 of a boxing match between two unknown combatants on board the H.M.T. Kashmir. The image is dated 1919 and therefore the Kashmir is likely to be bound for Australia.
Description of Content
Two figures wrestling in what appears to be a makeshift ring. Other figures surround the ring, apparently watching the match, whilst a figure in what appears to be a uniform stands to the left and appears to be serving as umpire.
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
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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 and in the centre of the album page: 'Sports on H.M.T. "KASHMIR" / 1919' Stamped in purple ink on the back of the photograph: '503'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
65 mm (Width), 43 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph Album Page
150 mm (Width), 215 mm (Height)
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