19 October 2014 – First Convoy Embarkations Commemoration
One hundred years ago, thousands of Victorians embarked from Port Melbourne bound for the battlefields of World War One. By the end of October 1914, 17 troopships had left Victorian shores carrying almost 8,000 troops as well as nurses, technicians, horses, supplies and weaponry. This was Victoria’s First Convoy.
To mark the centenary of this historic departure, the State Government of Victoria has partnered with the City of Port Phillip and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to present a free commemorative event at Princes Pier.
The event will take place between 4pm and 8pm on Sunday October 19, 2014. Register now for your free tickets.
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Irene Morley
My father and uncles who lived at 173 Bay St Port Melbourne joined the forces very early in WW1.
My grandfather CE Hill was a dentist at this address and many of the sons began careers as apprentice dentists there. I have viewed this address recently and it looks much the same as I remember it as a child. The windows are opened up but the green tiles have been preserved.
We have quite a history in this area as I was born in Albert Park the youngest of 8.
David Thompson
Thank you Irene,
We have a page for your father and each of your uncles.
Alfred Wallace Hill – https://www.pmhps.org.au/2014/08/hill-alfred-wallace-2556900
Charles Edgar Hill – https://www.pmhps.org.au/2014/08/hill-charles-edgar-george-121/
Roland Edward Alix Hill – https://www.pmhps.org.au/2014/08/hill-roland-edward-alix-122/
Horace John Cedric Hill – https://www.pmhps.org.au/2014/08/hill-horace-john-cedric-54924/
All four are listed on the Presbyterian Church Honour Board – https://www.pmhps.org.au/2015/12/bridge-street-presbyterian-church-honour-boards/