Pre 1914, Australia, Western Australia, BARRON, 1913
1912Parade of Royal Australian Garrison Artillery inspection by Major General Sir Harry Barron, Governor of Western Australia
Major General Sir Harry Barron, KCMG, CVO was born on 11 August 1847. Educated privately and at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, he was commissioned lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in 1867 and enjoyed the steady promotion of a successful peace-time professional officer.
Barron became Governor of Tasmania from September 1909 to March 1913, then Governor of Western Australia from 17 March 1913 until 26 February 1917. With the outbreak of the First World War, he and Lady Clara Barron were actively involved in Perth’s war effort. The Government House Ballroom was offered as a place for women to learn nursing, first aid and cooking. Clothing and supplies were collected at Government House and sorted by volunteers before being sent overseas.
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The Band is from 88 (Perth) Battalion, WA Infantry
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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