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 an unknown man and woman with a Ford Model T automobile that appears to have broken down. The inscription identifies the image as being taken after Mulcahy's return to Australia in 1919.
Description of Content
Image of an automobile that appears to have broken down as one part of the hood is open, exposing the engine. Leaning over the engine, but looking at the camera, is a man in civilian dress. Seated in the car is a woman wearing a large brimmed hat.
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, Creswick, Victoria, Australia, 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 and to the centre of the album page: 'Creswick R(illeg.) Tour. 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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