Summary
Photograph taken at the NCO (Non Commissioned Officers) School, Geelong, 16.7.1916, during World War I. The photograph shows troops on bath parade. The writer indicates that it depicts 'Isolated B Block. Measles', adding 'note my hair dear.' The provenance of the postcard is otherwise unknown.
Description of Content
A large group of men, many with towels over their shoulders, in front of a wooden building.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
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)
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Printed on back: 'POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS ONLY' Printed on back top right corner: 'KODAK / AUSTRAL / KODAK / AUSTRAL' Printed on back top left corner: 'P Long Photo / Geelong' Handwritten on back: '16.7.16. / N.C.O. School. / Geelong. / Isolated B Block. / Measles. / Bad Parade.[?] / note my hair / dear.'
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
13.2 cm (Height), 8.6 cm (Outside Diameter)
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References
A notebook with lectures that were held at the NCO school in Geelong during World War I is held by the Australian War Memorial - PR01062.
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, World War I, 1914-1918, Bathing, Education & Training