| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01587.001 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | December 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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`Kangaroos' recruiting march passing the state library in Macquarie street, Sydney, led by ...
Description
`Kangaroos' recruiting march passing the state library in Macquarie street, Sydney, led by Colonel J A Kenneth Mackay. The march started in Wagga Wagga, NSW, with about 88 volunteers. The number of recruits had grown to some 230 0n arrival in Sydney. Bill king (white neck scarf) carries the banner which includes the Australian flag and the outline of Australia. (Original held in AWM archive store).