Broadmeadows - visitors' day

A.G. Adams, Broadmeadows Camp, Victoria, 1914

Aged 20 when this 'happy snap' was taken, A.G. Adams is standing in front of one of the 'bell' tents set up in the Broadmeadows Camp.

There are no badges, stripes, or other military insignia on the uniform. Perhaps it was early days in the camp before the uniforms were fully furnished. We can see in the background a number of women in hats. May be it was visitors' day at the camp?

This small photo (7cm x 5cm) has been cut into an oval shape. It sits in a narrow brass frame decorated with tiny overlapping oak-leaves. Holding the photo in its frame is a light wooden board with brown velvet backing. The frame sits tightly in a slim, brown velvet-lined, leather box. The box itself opens down the centre and has a little attachment at the rear so that it can stand on a desk or bed-side table. It is light and suitable for travelling. Did A.G. Adams' mother (Adah) carry this with her on her many travels. The case is well-worn these days but inside the treasured photograph is in good condition.