The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Soldiers on leave relax in the lounge at the AIF and War Chest Club, Horseferry Road. At the back of the room three musicians are playing on a stage, which has an elaborately painted backdrop. To the right of the stage is a large bookcase filled with books. Beside the bookcase is a noticeboard headed 'AIF & War Chest Club Notices', advertising excursions for the troops. It reads: 'Today: 9.30 am Free trip to Tower of London; 10 am Drive of London; 10.15 Free trip to zoo; 2 pm Free theatre party; 2.30 Trip up the Thames; 8 pm Concert in this lounge'. In the foreground a large gramophone is sitting on a table covered with writing materials.
Three soldiers on leave make use of the post office and enquiries counters in the AIF and War Chest Club, Horseferry Road. A sign in the right foreground reads 'Enquiries Drives London'; a poster unde
London, England. The Honourable William M. Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia, arriving at the AIF and War Chest Club for all soldiers in Horseferry Road to attend a 'Diggers' dinner given in his hon
Large square, red cotton banner with a slightly curved lower edge bordered with a heavy gold and white cotton fringe. A large white cotton map of Australia, with a tiny Tasmania squeezed in at the bot
Collection consists of a scrapbook from the Anzac Buffet in London, 1915-1919. Once a large bound book, due to significant water and mould/mildew damage this has been broken down into three volumes f
Victoria Cross. Engraved reverse suspender with recipient's details; reverse cross with date of action. Alfred John Shout was born to John and Agnes Mary (widow McGovern, nee Kelly) Shout in Wellin
