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 the trenches at Ismalia. Although it is not specified in the caption, it is possible these trenches were in active military use as the 7th Battalion was involved in the First Suez Offensive which began on February 3, 1915. The day after the Battalion was instructed to move to Ismalia.
Description of Content
Temporary structures of some kind along the right portion of the photograph. In the foreground there is a figure who is partially obscured by a land formation. In the background are another two figures who appear to be walking towards the camera. There is what appears to be blankets laid out on the ground on the left side of the photograph.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) 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), Ismalia, 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: 'Ismalia. Supporting Trenches on / Canal.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Ismalia / Supporting / Trenches on / Canal / 75'
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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
65 mm (Width), 45 mm (Height)
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