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 two men mounted on camels. According to one source Mena House, located near Mena Camp, held camel races that were popular with the Australian servicemen. It is possible that this image depicts the participants in such a race.

Description of Content

Man in native dress seated on a camel, behind him there appears to be another two men on camels. To the left of the photograph there is another man, also in native dress.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.

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