Summary

Black and white photograph dating from World War I, showing a street scene in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is likely to be photograph 25 on a list supplied with the donation.

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

Street scene in Colombo, Sri Lanka. A large colonial-style building is situated on the right. Two soldiers dressed in uniform are standing on the opposite corner, facing the camera. Pedestrians and motor vehicles are in the background

Physical Description

Black and white photograph with an inscription handwritten on the reverse in pencil. The edges are curled.

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