| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00876.008 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fowler, Stanley |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1940-01-24. TROOPS APPROACH THE SALUTING BASE OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE IN SPRING ...
Description
MELBOURNE, VIC. 1940-01-24. TROOPS APPROACH THE SALUTING BASE OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT HOUSE IN SPRING STREET, DURING THE FIRST MARCH THROUGH MELBOURNE OF THE SECOND AIF. THE TROOPS, MANY FROM THE 17TH BRIGADE, FORMED PART OF THE CONTINGENT WHICH SAILED IN 1940-05. THE STREETS AND BUILDINGS WERE CROWDED WITH SPECTATORS. (DONOR CSIRO ARCHIVES)