Boer War, Western Australia, Fremantle, Western Australian Mounted Infantry, 1899

1899
Overview

Stereoscope Troops on parade in Fremantle with Band on High Street

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

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-P1900.203
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Year
1899
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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