Sutherland, Benjamin (Private, b.1867 - d.1939) Accession Number: 3DRL/3801

Description

Original diary belonging to Pte Benjamin Sutherland, covering his military service with the Victorian Bushmen's Contingent in South Africa during the period 1900-1901. He details marches, looking after the horses, and the siege at Elands River. Collection also includes a typed transcription of Sutherland's diary completed by Mr Rob Droogleever.

Details

Accession Number
3DRL/3801
Maker
Benjamin Sutherland
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Diary
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
c 2008
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
2
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 749/101/009
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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