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 Lieutenant Conder and a native group. Lieutenant Walter ("Wally") Tasman Conder was assigned to the 7th Battalion B Company. He returned to Australia in early April 1915.
Description of Content
Semi-circle of men in native Egyptian dress, the man third from right is holding a gun over his shoulder. In the middle is a man in uniform, apparently speaking to the group. One of the men, who stands in front and closest to the man in uniform, appears to be an interpreter. Behind the group and to the left is a donkey.
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
Captain Edward A. McKenna - Australian Imperial Force (AIF), Egypt, 1914-1915
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Place & Date Depicted
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Person Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Malvern, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1918
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Individuals Identified
Lieutenant Conder
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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: 'Lieut Conder / bargaining' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Wally Conder / bargaining'
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Classification
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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
81 mm (Width), 106 mm (Height)
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