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
Photograph depicting men in uniform with their personal belongings laid out on the ground. Behind the men is a line of tents. In the background there is a land formation.
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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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 underneath the photograph: 'Sunday in Camp. Kit Inspection' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Sunday Morning / in Camp / Inspection of / Kits / 47'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
109 mm (Width), 85 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph album page
159 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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