Keywords: ryrie imperial bushmen imperialbushmen boer war boerwar mckenzie soldiers vintage 1899 rookwood australia a squadron asquadron text drawing NSW Imperial Bushmen at their final muster before embarkation to South Africa to fight in the Boer War. The commander of 'A' Squadron Capt. G Ryrie is standing right at the bottom left of the photo with his back to the camera. 1st Lt McKenzie is standing next to him. The horses and tents can be seen in the background. This is the Rookwood Army Camp west of Sydney. The area is now known as Lidcombe in Western Sydney. (found on ebay) NSW Imperial Bushmen at their final muster before embarkation to South Africa to fight in the Boer War. The commander of 'A' Squadron Capt. G Ryrie is standing right at the bottom left of the photo with his back to the camera. 1st Lt McKenzie is standing next to him. The horses and tents can be seen in the background. This is the Rookwood Army Camp west of Sydney. The area is now known as Lidcombe in Western Sydney. (found on ebay) |