Photograph - Photo of troops departing Station Pier 1914, 18 October 1914

Historical information

Many troops departed from Port Melbourne for the first world war.
Image taken from the book "Never forget Australia" Australia and Villers-Bretonneaux 1918-1993. Authors Allan Blankfield and Robin S Corfield

Physical description

B&W photo showing 2nd Brigade (5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th battalions) embarking at Port Melbourne Station Pier on transport "Hororata" (left) and "Benalla" (right) 18th October 1914.

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