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<p>Crowds outside the Government Offices (Torrens Building) in Victoria Square following the declaration of the First World War 5 August, 1914.
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'After the declaration of war yesterday, a remarkable demonstration of loyalty on the part of thousands of Civil Servants and others, took place in Victoria square, where a message was read from the Governor, and the National Anthem, Song of Australia, and the Marseillaise were played by the Police Band amid scenes of wild enthusiasm.' The Advertiser, 6 August 1914, p.10</div>
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State Government Photographer</div>
5 August 1914<div style="display: none;">date QS:P571,+1914-08-05T00:00:00Z/11</div>
The History Trust of South Australian,  South Australian Government <br> Photo <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://data.history.sa.gov.au/sagpc/media/preview/15759?maxsize=1000">[1]</a> <br> Object record <a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="http://data.history.sa.gov.au/sagpc/getitem/15759">[2]</a>