OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Fancy Dress c 1918

DATE1918

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1443

HISTORY

The first World War ended in 1918. Australia was stunned by the outbreak of war in August 1914. There was no immediacy about overseas news for the average person before the days of radio and television. Quarrels in Europe happened far away and were of little concern to Australians, secure in their remoteness and in the invincible protection of the British Navy. The only naval power which could pose any threat in the Pacific was Japan, and that country was bound to Britain by a defence treaty.

DESCRIPTION

This shows a horse and cart, and riding in the cart are a group of young boys. The cart is decorated with hanging clothes, and walking sticks, and has a red cross on the front. On the left of the photo is another horse and cart, and the driver is wearing a helmet.

SUBJECTS

Horse drawn vehicles

KEYWORDS

Horse drawn vehicles, World War 1