PHOTOGRAPH: 'WELCOME HOME' TO RETURNED SUBIACO SERVICEMEN
1918The original sepia image shows a seated gathering taken from the stage across tables of the guests. Tables are arranged vertically, with the table of honour laid horizontally across the front of the image. The hall is hung with flags of various nations and decorated with palm boughs. The tables are decorated with vases of flowers. Assembled guests of civilians and soldiers. Serving women are dressed in identical white with dark badges on the blouse. Handwritten on the back: 'Welcome Home' to returned soldiers. Subiaco 2nd July 1918.' Venue West's Theatre
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