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South Australian contingent of Boer War soldiers in South Africa - 1900

Christmas gift sent by Queen Victoriaduring the second South African War. Concerned for the morale of her army and navy she sent chocolate, a luxury item in those days, to all of her army and navy serving in South Africa, including Australian contingents.

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Uploaded on November 4, 2018