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Pre 1914, Australia, Western Australian, Karrakatta, Boer War Mounted Infantry, 1899

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1899

Subcollections

Boer War 1899 - 1902

Overview

Stereoscope of Troops of 2nd Western Australian Mounted Infantry contingent being Photographed Karrakatta Camp

Historical information

The 1st Contingent departed Fremantle on 7 November 1899 and returned on 29 December 1900. The 2nd Contingent departed 3 February 1900 and returned 8 December 1900. Due to the shortage of khaki material, the 1st Contingent uniforms wore their blue militia tunics, blue puttees and a dark blue puggaree on departure. An Anglo Boer War Service of Reconciliation is held annually on the first Sunday in June at the "Fallen Soldiers" (Boer War) Memorial in Kings Park. The date selected is the closest Sunday to the date of signing of the Treaty or Peace of Vereeniging (31 May 1902). The culmination of the service is the laying of the Emily Hobhouse wreath.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-P1900.216

Item type

Photographs

Contextual Information

Photographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and Kalgoorlie
One of a series of stereoscopic images showing both the 1st and 2nd West Australian Mounted Infantry Contingents to the Anglo Boer War. Images contain details of uniforms, accoutrements, camp life, civic honours and departure.

Year

1899

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Historic significance

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