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 Kit Inspection at Mena Camp. Mena Camp was one of three training camps used by the A.I.F. and the N.Z.E.F.
Description of Content
Large group of men either sitting or reclining in two rows in front of tents. Each of the men appears to be surrounded by their belongings - blankets, cups etc. In the background are other men who appear to be looking at the belongings.
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: 'Sunday in / Camp / Kit Inspection' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Sunday in Camp / Inspecation of Kit / 47'
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
110 mm (Width), 85 mm (Height)
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