| Place | Oceania: Australia, Western Australia, Perth |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART19711 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 27.4 x 40 cm sheet |
| Object type | |
| Physical description | wood engraving |
| Maker |
Artist unknown The Illustrated London News |
| Place made | United Kingdom: England, Greater London, London |
| Date made | 19 March 1864 |
| Conflict |
Australian Colonial Forces, 1854-1900 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
His Excellency Governor Hampton presenting commissions to the officers of the West Australian Volunteers in front of the Government House at Perth, Western Australia
Description
The West Australian Volunteers line up to receive commissions from the Governor in Perth, Western Australia. This image was based on a photograph of the event taken on 11 December 1863. The colonial officers listed as illustrated are Colonel Bruce, Commandant of the corps, Capt L Leake, Lieutenants Dyett and Broun, and Ensigns Roe and Francisco. The wood engraving was published in The Illustrated London News, 19 March 1864.