AWM Collection Record: 050428

AWM image 050428

ID Number: 050428
Maker: Department of Information
Place made: Australia: New South Wales, Sydney
Date made: 2 April 1943
Physical description: Black & white
Summary: Scene at the corner of Park and George Streets during the march of the 9th Australian Division through the city. In spite of the inclement weather, thousands lined the route and gave the men a tremendous welcome home. Office workers and others sent down a veritable 'snowstorm' of torn paper and streamers from the top windows. The men are approaching the saluting base at the Town Hall steps.
Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
Copyright holder: Copyright Expired
Related subject: City marches; Cold weather
Related unit: 9 Division
Related place: Australia: New South Wales, Sydney
Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945

Last-Modified: Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:53:36 GMT

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