1st NSW Bushmen Contingent riding their horses along William Street during a pre embarkation ...

Accession Number P02292.002
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Sydney
Date made 1900
Conflict South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War)
Copyright

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Description

1st NSW Bushmen Contingent riding their horses along William Street during a pre embarkation parade before their departure to fight in the South African (Boer) war. Note the spectators lining the street. Identified horsemen are Lieutenant Colonel Burns (far left) and Major General George Arthur French, Commandant of NSW forces (second from left). ( Donor D Edward )

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