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 (left) and Captain Finlayson (right) mounted on donkeys with local Egyptian people. Lieutenant Walter ("Wally") Tasman Conder was assigned to the 7th Battalion B Company. He returned to Australia in early April 1915. Captain Christopher Finlayson was assigned to the Headquarters of the 7th Battalion. He was wounded in early April 1915 and returned to Australia in 1916.

Description of Content

Group of people, most of whom are in native dress. At least three figures in the background on donkeys, two of whom are servicmen. To the right of the photograph there is a camel and herd of goats.

Physical Description

Black and white silver gelatin photographic print.

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