| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1317 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 ITEM |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Kimber, Richard Glyn |
| Date made | 1981-1990 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 422/008/085 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Kimber, Richard G (b: 1939)
Description
TITLED "MEN OF RENMARK", THE MANUSCRIPT INVESTIGATES THE BUSHMAN IMAGE OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE RIVER MURRAY DISTRICT DURING THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WAR OF 1914-1918. COVERS ALL CAMPAIGNS 1899-1921, PROVIDING REASONS WHY RENMARK ACHIEVED THE HIGHEST VOLUNTEER RATE OF ALL AUSTRALIAN TOWNS IN THIS PERIOD. MAKES EXTENSIVE USE OF PERSONAL LETTERS.