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 presenting of arms during the review by Sir George Reid that took place on the 30th of December 1914.
Description of Content
Two men on horseback in the foreground to the right. In the middle there is a platform with a flag (appears to be British Red Ensign) surrounded by a large company of servicemen who appear to be on parade. There are what appears to be civilians in front of the platform, with their backs to the camera. On a rise in the background there are two pyramids.
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 by Sir G. Reid "Presenting Arms.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Review by Sir Geo Reid / presenting arms'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
99 mm (Width), 87 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 (Width), 195 (Height)
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