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 group of Egyptians grinding corn at Mena Camp. Mena Camp was one of three training camps in Egypt used by the A.I.F. and the N.Z.E.F.
Description of Content
The foreground of the picture depicts approximately 20 to 30 local people. Many are seated on the ground. Some are seated on sacks that are sitting or stacked in the vicinity. There are a small group of locals in the central part of the photograph who appear to be working at a wheel or stone. The background of the photograph depicts more sacks, tents, buildings, a cart and servicemen.
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 at the bottom of the photograph: 'Natives grinding corn. Just at / the end of Mena Camp.' Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Natives grinding corn just at the / end of our camp Handwritten in pencil on the back of the photograph: '19'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
120 (Width), 90 (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
160 (Width), 195 (Height)
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