Photograph depicts a group of military officers at William Head Quarantine Station. These men were probably appointed to the clearing station to help organize the Chinese Labour Corps as they passed through on their journeys from China to Europe and back again. According to notes left by the photographer, the man sitting at the centre of the photo is likely camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards.
Photograph depicts who appears to be camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards standing in the front and centre of a group of Chinese Labour Corps members at William Head Quarantine Station. By this time, newspapers referred to the station as the "Chinese repatriation camp" Most of the Chinese men are wearing suits, though some are in military uniform.
Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp during a stop on their voyage home to China following the Great War. The tents where men were quartered are viewable in the background. A few soldiers, members of the guard, can be seen in the photo patrolling the area.
Photograph depicts what appears to be a visit from military officials at William Head Camp. Men from the Chinese Labour Corps line both sides of the field which a group of Canadian Expeditionary Force Soldiers wave their hats at a small group of officers. It is possible that this image was taken the day Lieutenant-Governor Edward Gawler Prior visited the quarantine station to inspect the Corps and present awards to some of the soldiers stationed there, though this remains speculation.
Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at the quarantine station and camp at William Head. It is unclear if they have just arrived or are preparing to leave the camp to return home to China.
Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head camp during a stop on their voyage home to China following the Great War. The tents where men were quartered are viewable in the background.
Photograph depicts a group of Chinese men from the Chinese Labour Corps playing volleyball on the grounds of William Head Quarantine Station (also sometimes referred to as William Head Camp or the Chinese Repatriation Camp). They are supervised by an officer and another person.
Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. Standing in front of the group are the officers of the camp, including Major Frank Basil Edwards at the forefront.
Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. In the back of the image, several canvas tents are set up. Thousands of men had to stay in these tents as the actual buildings at the station were not large enough to accommodate the high numbers of Chinese men who passed through on their way from China to Europe and back again.
Photograph depicts thousands of men from the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head Quarantine Station. The site was also known as William Head Camp or later the Chinese Repatriation Camp. In the back of the image, several canvas tents are set up. Thousands of men had to stay in these tents as the actual buildings at the station were not large enough to accommodate the high numbers of Chinese men who passed through on their way from China to Europe and back again.
Photograph depicts an unidentified soldier at William Head Quarantine Station. Though his name is unknown, he does wear cap and collar badges from the 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia). He also has 5 overseas chevrons on his left sleeve representing 5 years of service in the Great War.
Photograph depicts an unidentified soldier at William Head Quarantine Station. Though his name is unknown, he does wear cap and collar badges from the 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia). He also has 5 overseas chevrons on his left sleeve representing 5 years of service in the Great War.
Photograph depicts the M.S. Dollar departing William Head, B.C. with a large group of Chinese Labour Corps men. The boat is en route to China to drop off the men following their service in the Great War.
Photograph depicts a group of military officers at William Head Quarantine Station. These men were probably appointed to the clearing station to help organize the Chinese Labour Corps as they passed through on their journeys from China to Europe and back again. According to notes left by the photographer, the man sitting at the centre of the photo is likely camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards.
Photograph depicts a view of the William Head Quarantine Station, sometimes called the William Head camp or the Chinese Repatriation camp. The many tents were brought for additional living quarters at William Head to accommodate the high number of Chinese Labour Corps men passing through.
Photograph depicts a view of the William Head Quarantine Station, sometimes called the William Head camp or the Chinese Repatriation camp. The many tents were raised for additional living quarters at William Head to accommodate the high number of Chinese Labour Corps men passing through.
Photograph depicts an officer who appears to be camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards standing in the front and centre of a group of Chinese Labour Corps members at William Head Quarantine Station. By this time, newspapers referred to the station as the "Chinese repatriation camp" Most of the Chinese men are wearing suits, though some are in military uniform.
Photograph depicts the M.S. Dollar departing William Head, B.C. with a large group of Chinese Labour Corps men. The boat is en route to China to drop off the men following their service in the Great War.
Photograph depicts a group of military officers at William Head Quarantine Station. These men were probably appointed to the clearing station to help organize the Chinese Labour Corps as they passed through on their journeys from China to Europe and back again. According to notes left by the photographer, the man sitting at the centre of the photo is likely camp commandant Major Frank Basil Edwards.
Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps boarding the M.S. Dollar at William Head, B.C. These men are on their way to back to their native China following service in the Great War.
Photograph depicts a very tall man from the Chinese Labour Corps posing with staff members of the William Head Quarantine Station before his departure toward China.
Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps aboard the M.S. Dollar as they prepare to depart William Head Quarantine Station toward their native China. On the second floor deck there is a group of Canadian soldiers and/or British soldiers who will accompany the men on their voyage.
Photograph depicts men from the Chinese Labour Corps boarding the M.S. Dollar. These men are returning home to their native China following their service in the Great War. Also in the picture are a few soldiers from the Canadian Army who supervise the operation.
Photograph depicts an officer from the Canadian Army speaking to another officer who is onboard the M.S. Dollar. In this photograph, the ship is being used to transport men from the Chinese Labour Corps, a group of labourers recruited from China to help in France during the Great War. These men are leaving B.C. to return to their native China.
Photograph depicts a group of men from the Chinese Labour Corps awaiting to board the M.S. Dollar at William Head. These men are on their way back home to China following their service in France during the Great War. Also pictured in this photograph are a few staff members and personnel from the Canadian Army who helped organize and run the Quarantine Station during the influx of Chinese labourers.
Photograph depicts a few men of the Chinese Labour Corps at William Head, B.C. The man standing to the left of the tall Chinese man is O.G. Walls, Ernest Crocker's assistant.
Photograph depicts a group of Chinese labourers at William Head Quarantine Station where they await to board the M.S. Dollar. The men in this photo are on their way home to China following their participation in the Great War in Europe where they dug trenches, carried supplies and eventually helped clear and restore battlefields after the conflict.
Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia departing William Head Quarantine Station, some 30 kilometres south-west of Victoria. This ship carried nearly 3,500 Chinese labourers destined to serve in France during the Great War.
