| Accession Number | F00014 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 39 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage, Short film |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Wilkins, George Hubert |
| Place made | France: Picardie, Somme, Camon, Western Front |
| Date made | 2-3 July 1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Prime Minister Rt Hon W M Hughes visits Western Front
Description
The Right Honorable William Morris Hughes, Sir Joseph Cook (Australian High Commissioner to Great Britain) and General Sir W R Birdwood visiting the 5th Divisional Headquarters at St Gratien on 2 July 1918 and later with the 2nd Division troops near Camon on 3 July 1918 during a tour of the Australian front. Sir Joseph Cook addressed the men of the 2nd Division AIF. Lieutenant General John Monash is seen with Prime Minister Hughes, shaking General Birdwood's hand, and saluting at 5th Division Headquarters and also with General Birdwood at 2nd Division Headquarters.
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Video of Prime Minister Rt Hon W M Hughes visits Western Front (video)