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Town of Claremont Museum > Records

RECRUITS AT BLACKBOY HILL CAMP

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B/W print of a line of recruits, some in uniform, some in civilian clothes, facing a sergeant wearing a pith helmet. Behind the bell tents is another line of men and tents with trees in the background.

Historical information

On August 17, 12 days after Australian Prime Minister Joseph Cook announced war with Germany, Blackboy Hill army training camp was at Mount Helena was opened. Training began at 5.00 am. In camp, troops lived in canvas circular bell tents with a central single tent pole.

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Sunday, 8 February, 2026

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