Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Private J W Private in a pre-war uniform prepares to enter camp, August 1914. 

Courtesy of Brad Hopkins.

The reverse of the postcard shows that it was taken in front of the Savings Bank, Moonee

Ponds in August 1914.  Courtesy of Brad Hopkins.

Private Joe Hopkins, taken by the Darge studio, 1914.  Courtesy of Brad Hopkins.

Preparing to embark with the 5th Infantry Battalion, Joe provided his address - but did not get to England for some time, the convoy being diverted to Egypt en route.  Courtesy of Brad Hopkins.