The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Nurses or Voluntary Aid Detachment (VADs) run in a race during an Anzac Day sports event at the Australian convalescent depot, which was sited in a former school near Alexandria. A number of soldiers line the makeshift race track and watch from the balustrade and steps near an entrance. Garlands are hung between the trees beside the track.
Flags and garlands decorate the Australian convalescent depot, which was sited in a former school near Alexandria, during Anzac Day celebrations that included sports activities. A number of soldiers
A crowd of men and officers waiting and chatting during a break in a sports meeting at the Australian convalescent depot, which was sited in a former school near Alexandria. In front of the building
Spectators at a sports meeting watch an event known as the marching order race.
WONDECLA, QLD. 1943-10-09. VX118160 PRIVATE R. JINKS OF THE 2/3RD AUSTRALIAN MACHINE GUN BATTALION LEADS THE FIELD IN THE ONE MILE RACE, A TRACK AND FIELD EVENT AT THE 6TH AUSTRALIAN DIVISION SPORTS.
GAZA BEACH, PALESTINE. 1942-07-11. BRIGADIER B.W. PULVER, COMMANDING AIF (MIDDLE EAST.) BASE AREA, WAS AN INTERESTED SPECTATOR AT A SURF CARNIVAL ORGANISED BY AUSTRALIAN ARMY AMENITIES. HE IS SEEN PRE
Bermuda, British West Indies. c. 1913. A foot race is run during a sports day held by HMAS Melbourne and probably including other allied participants. A crowd of officers and sailors are grouped aroun
