Summary

Postcard, dating from World War I, showing a black and white photograph of Ashar Creek in Basra, Iraq.

Part of a collection of World War I photographs associated with the service of Lionel Knox Trezise (service no. 14340), father of the donor John Trezise. Lionel was a 'reliving postmaster and telegraphist' when he enlisted on 22 March 1916. He was placed in the 1st Australian Wireless Signal Squadron as a sapper, serving with the Mesopotamia Expeditionary Force. During his service he apparently took photographs in India, Sri Lanka and Mesopotamia (Iraq and neighbouring regions). After returning to Australia in 1919 he married and became a public servant. He died in 1972. Lionel's brother John Gordon (Jack) Trezise also served in World War I (service no. 5105). He enlisted on 2 March 1916 while a 26-year-old shop assistant in Broken Hill, and was killed in action in France on 1 June 1918.

Description of Content

View of Ashar Creek in Basra, Iraq. The right bank is lined with awning covered shops with stone buildings behind, which continue into the distance. The right side of the creek has trees and single storey buildings. Both banks are busy with people. Row boats are moored below.

Physical Description

Post card featuring a black and white photograph, very faded and discoloured. The emulsion is chipped and cracked at the lower edge, and the card is curled.

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