The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Informal portrait of three unidentified women in the yard or a house. The reverse of this photograph has a stamp reading 'YMCA SNAPSHOTS FROM HOME LEAGUE' . The YMCA, which accompanied Australian troops close to the front line, produced forms on which troops could request an image of their family. Amateur photographers were then contacted in the relevant local regions in Australia who arranged to meet families, take portraits and were encouraged to provide free processing of the images and free prints. The programme was advertised in newspapers, early photographic magazines and photographic shops as well as YMCA depots. This photograph is part of the collection relating to 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds.
Round enamelled brass badge with brooch fitting to reverse. The design features the words 'Snapshots From Home League' around the circumference on a white enamel background with the YMCA badge and let
Australian First World War poster issued by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to promote the Snapshots - from - Home League of Australia. The Snapshots - from - Home League was established
Australian First World War poster issued by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to promote the Snapshots - from - Home League of Australia. The Snapshots - from - Home League was established
Australian First World War poster issued by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) to promote the Snapshots - from - Home League of Australia. The Snapshots - from - Home League was established
Celebration of Armistice, November 1918.This photograph is part of the collection relating to 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds.
Studio portrait of Private Chalk standing in front of a Union Jack flag. This photograph is part of the collection relating to 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds.
