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 a Roman Catholic Church at Matarieh. Captain McKenna, the likely photographer, was a Roman Catholic which is possibly why he took this photograph.
Description of Content
The central point of focus in the photograph is a large church. In addition there are trees in both the foreground and background.
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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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Malvern, Australia, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Handwritten in ink on the support to the right of the photograph: 'Roman Catholic / Church / at / Matarieh Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'R.C, / church at Matarieh
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
92 (Width), 80 (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
160 (Width), 195 (Height)
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