Summary
One of 139 photographs in an album from World War I likely to have been taken by Captain Edward Albert McKenna. The photographs include the 7th Battalion training in Mena Camp, Egypt, and sight-seeing.
Image depicting the 7th Battalion returning to Mena Camp after a parade. Mena Camp was one of three training camps in Egypt that were used by the A.I.F. and the N.Z.E.F. The 7th Battalion was involved in the Gallipoli landing before being sent to the Western Front.
Description of Content
Large group of servicemen marching in formation across the photograph. In front of these men, with his back to the camera, stands a single serviceman. In the foreground are what appears to be two beds whilst in the backgound, behind the group of men is a structure of some kind and at least half a dozen figures riding camels. The camels are travelling in the opposite direction to the men.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr J. Willis, circa 1986
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Photographer
Captain Edward A. McKenna - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Mena Camp, Egypt, 1914-1915
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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, paper base, Silver gelatin print, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support to the right of the photograph: 'Some of the / Seventh coming / home from / Parade / Camels in back- / ground.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: '7 / Coming home from / Parade camels in / background'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
110 mm (Width), 86 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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