This series contains papers relating to the South African War Land Grant Act. It includes statutes with notations, published nominal rolls of Canadian contingents for special service in the field in South Africa, and lists of applicants for land pursuant to the Act.
Photograph depicts a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. These soldiers are aboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver. The men appear to be in good spirits and have decorated their hats for the occasion. Several also carry care packages given to them by loved-ones. The Empress Hotel is in the background.
Photograph depicts a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. These soldiers are aboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver. The men appear to be in good spirits and have decorated their hats for the occasion. Several also carry care packages given to them by loved-ones.
Photograph depicts some soldiers on the top deck who are part of a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. These soldiers are aboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver.
Photograph depicts a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. These soldiers are aboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver. The men appear to be in good spirits and have decorated their hats for the occasion. Several also carry care packages given to them by loved-ones. The bottom decks of the ship have been reserved for civilians.
Photograph depicts a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. These soldiers are aboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver. The men appear to be in good spirits and have decorated their hats for the occasion. Several also carry care packages given to them by loved-ones. The bottom decks of the ship have been reserved for civilians.
Photograph depicts the SS Princess Victoria ready to leave the CPR Station at Victoria's Harbour. On the steamship are soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. They occupy the top deck of the boat and wave goodbye as they sail out. The other decks are occupied by civilians travelling to Vancouver where the boat will dock.
Photograph depicts a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. These soldiers are aboard the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver. The men appear to be in good spirits and have decorated their hats for the occasion. Several also carry care packages given to them by loved-ones.
Photograph depicts the SS Princess Victoria leaving the CPR Station at Victoria's Harbour. On the steamship are soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery. They occupy the top deck of the boat and wave goodbye as they sail out. The other decks are occupied by civilians travelling to Vancouver where the boat will dock.