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 men sorting through belongings at Mena Camp, Egypt. Mena Camp was one of three training camps in Egypt that were used by the A.I.F. and the N.Z.E.F.
Description of Content
In the background of the photograph is the top of a structure that is obscured by a collection of tents. In the foreground there are some figures, apparently engrossed in various tasks. The figure closest to the camera and off to the right of the photograph is kneeling next to a pile of what looks like blankets and appears to be rolling the top blanket up. In front of him is a square structure of some kind and behind this is another figure who is bending over what looks to be a pack. To the left of the photograph there is a figure sitting next to the structure who appears to be reading. Behind these figures other figures can be seen conducting similar tasks.
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, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1918
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support to the right of the photograph: 'Camp / Mena' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'In Camp M(illegible) / (horizontal line)'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
106 mm (Width), 80 mm (Height)
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