Stereograph, The Rose Stereographs, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and London, 12,924 Farewell Parade of the Australian Expeditionary Force, Coburg, Copyright 1914

Historical information

One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).

Physical description

Long line of soldiers marching along a street in Coburg Victoria. Street surface appears to be dirt with tram lines running through the centre. Spectators standing on one side of the street. Horsedrawn vehicles travelling in opposite direction of troops.

Inscriptions & markings

"12,924. THE FAREWELL PARADE OF THE AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. The Troops / Passing through Coburg, Victoria."

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