Summary
Inscribed 'The last of Melbourne', this photograph shows the 7th Battalion leaving Melbourne, probably bound for service in World War I. The Battalion may have been on the HMAT Hororata, which left Melbourne on 19 October 1914 - this photo was donated with material relating to the service of Captain Edward McKenna, who was on board that voyage.
Description of Content
Soldiers looking back from ship to Melbourne.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr J. Willis, circa 1986
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Format
Photograph
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Inscriptions
Printed on back: 'POST CARD / Write here for Inland Postage only The Address to be written here' Handwritten on back: 'The last of Melb'.
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