Historical Photo'sAlbany is proud of the role it played during the two world wars. The convoy of vessels which carried the first Australian and New Zealand contingents to WW1, assembled in King George Sound and were coaled at the Deep Water Jetty before departing for action overseas.
There were always committees making up parcels to distribute amongst troops who came ashore or who were being repatriated. The Rocks, one of Albany's prominent homes was converted to a convalescent home for the wounded. It operated from October 1915 until October 1917. |
During World War I Albany was a popular place for the rehabilitation of injured soldiers, who on this particular day were taken for an outing.
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An early view of Stirling Terrace, a popular venue for parades, particularly Anzac Day. It is still used today as part of the route to the new Peace Park, where the Anzac Service is held each year.
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Prince Albert and Prince George (Queen Victoria's grandsons) on board HMS Bacchante when it limped into Albany's Princess Royal Harbour on 16 May, 1881 with a broken rudder. For three weeks the townspeople did their best to entertain their royal guests in a "royal" fashion. Apart from sightseeing, visiting important people and going on shooting excursions, the royal brothers attended cricket matches and numerous parties to keep them amused.
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Photo's courtesy of the Albany History Collection.