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 troops of the Mena Camp marching in formation before Sir George Reid who reviewed the troops on the 30th of December 1914.
Description of Content
In the background there are at least three cars, in the car that appears to be leading the group a single saluting figure is just visible. Surrounding the vehicle are groups of servicemen, some of which are saluting, and horses. Further in the background there is a structure of some kind. There is what appears to be track in the foreground.
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
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Place & Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1918
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Individuals Identified
Sir George Reid
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Review of Troops. Sir Geo. Reid Saluting.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Review Sir George. Saluting / (in motor car)'
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Type of item
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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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