17th January 1915

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A 'Mock Burial' taking place on board the transport ship HMAT Ulysses,

the burial was of fish which was served as a meal but regarded as inedible.

One man in white is acting the role of padre and the 'body' is draped in an Australian Flag.

Reference: Australian War Memorial

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