A gathering of troops, European residents and local people at the unfurling of the British flag ...

Place Oceania: Pacific Islands, Nauru
Accession Number A02247
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Maker Unknown
Place made Pacific Islands: Nauru
Date made 7 November 1914
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

A gathering of troops, European residents and local people at the unfurling of the British flag outside the German Government Station on the surrender of Nauru. Empty cannon shells are encircling the flag pole, some of which have been tied from the top of the pole. Note the troops in the background holding rifles at the slope with bayonets attached. Note the two young children (left and centre) sitting on the shoulders of adults to achieve a better view.