The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Kensington, Sydney, NSW. C. 1900. Members of the third contingent (probably of the NSW Imperial Bushmen) lined up on a parade ground and presenting arms to the NSW Governor. The departure of units like this for the Boer War in South Africa was normally preceded by similar parades. Note the small boy (far right) watching proceedings. ( Donor Mr. D.G. Edward )
1st NSW Bushmen Contingent riding their horses along William Street during a pre embarkation parade before their departure to fight in the South African (Boer) war. Note the spectators lining the stre
1st NSW Citizens' Bushmen Contingent riding their horses under the entrance arch at the Agricultural Showgrounds after a parade before their departure to fight in the South African (Boer) war. Note th
Kensington, Sydney. c. 1900-01. Horses belonging to one of the NSW Army units feeding from wooden troughs at the Kensington Army Camp. Most of the units sent from the Australian Colonies to the war in
Men of a contingent of NSW Imperial Bushmen talking to members of the public (probably friends and relatives) in the kitchen area of the unit's camp at Kensington. Note the line of wood fired cookers
Hobart, Tasmania, 1900-03-05. Men and horses of the 2nd Contingent (Tasmanian Bushmen) being loaded aboard the troopship Atlantian (A64) at the Dunn Street Pier. Equipment and saddlery are stacked in
Men of a contingent of NSW Imperial Bushmen riding along William Street prior to embarking for service in South Africa during the Boer War. Note the crowd lining the street (some are standing on the r
