The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Unidentified members of the 7th Reinforcements, commanded by Lieutenant Alexander Frank Buskin, of the 6th Australian Light Horse Regiment. The men were aboard the Australian transport ship Chilka (A51) bound for the Middle East. This group may also include members of the 7th Reinforcements of the 7th Australian Light Horse Regiment or 2nd Reinforcements, 12th Australian Light Horse Regiment who were also aboard the Chilka. Those of the 6th Light Horse have fur puggarees on their hats.
Some members of the crew of Australian transport ship Chilka (A51) which had departed from Sydney on 7 June 1915 carrying reinforcements for the 6th, 7th and 12th Australian Light Horse Regiments to t
Men of the 12th Light Horse Regiment on board the transport vessel Chilka (A51). Original caption: "Two examples where men of means have enlisted as Troopers. The one with braces is Trooper Roy Lindem
Lieutenant Alexander Frank Buskin holding the pet of 6th Light Horse Regiment.
Australian soldiers, aboard troopship HMAT Chilka (A51), taking part in a typical crossing the line ceremony as they sail over the Equator.
An incident when crossing the line ceremony aboard HMAT Chilka (A51). Shaving process going on now, note the razor marked "Made in Germany" on it and "Adam" is standing against the mast holding a mega
Local men coaling the transport ship Chilka (A51). Note the unusual type of ladder they are using.
