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 the departure of the First 1915 Draft, 6th Brigade from Nalinnes, Belgium, bound for Australia. The image is dated to December 1918.
Description of Content
Street scene showing a large group of servicemen, standing on either side of a road whilst another group of servicemen make their way down the road, towards the camera. The group of servicemen moving towards the camera are playing instruments and displaying their colours. In the foreground, to the right of the image, is another serviceman standing with his back to the camera.
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, Nalinnes, Walloon, Belgium, 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: 'First 1915 Draft 6th Pde leaving / Nalinnes, Belgium, for "Aussie" Dec 1918.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: '096n / In / (horizontal line)'
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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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