Summary
Black and white photograph of Australian servicemen at a farewell parade, West Wyalong, New South Wales, in April, 1916.
Part of a collection of material relating to the World War I service of brothers John and Albert Victor Peile. The postcard is signed by 'Tom' and addressed to 'Vi.' 'Vi' is probably Violet May Peile, the sister of John and Albert Peile, who married Thomas Smith in 1903. The photograph depicts a hairdresser's shop with the name 'Tom Smith' below. It is unclear whether Thomas Smith joined the A.I.F. but it seems likely that he is the 'Tom' who sent the postcard.
Description of Content
Photograph of a parade. Three automobiles are facing towards the camera and loaded with servicemen on a street. Although the street itself appears to be empty save for the three vehicles, there is a crowd lining the sidewalk
Physical Description
Black and white photograph.
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 from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs Margaret J. Hitchens, 1986
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Place Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten on front: 'soldiers farewell West Wyalong / 13.4.1916' Printed on back: 'POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY' Printed on back top right corner: 'KODAK / AUSTRAL / KODAK / AUSTRAL' Handwritten on back: 'Dear Vi / Things are going on smoothly. / but town is very dull - Re / Allies Day Queen very little doing / No 1 well out-in front. / Batching[?] is going on ok - [Illegible] / all pretty right again - No 71 ecos[?] / Best-wishes to all and fondest / love ------ Tom'
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References
Ancestry.com
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, World War I, 1914-1918, Recruitment, Parades