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 Major McNicholl (left) and Captain Finlayson (right) mounted on donkeys with Egyptians. Major Walter Ramsey McNicholl was assigned to the Headquarters of the 7th Battalion. He returned to Australia in 1918. Captain Christopher Finlayson was also 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 men, two of whom are servicmen and the rest appear to be wearing native dress, all on donkeys and looking towards the camera. Vegetation in the background.
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), 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
Major McNicoll; Captain Finlayson
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in ink on the support underneath the photograph: 'Major McNicoll. Capt Finlayson 7th A.I.F.' Hand-written in pencil on the back of the photograph: 'Major McNicoll / Capt. Finlayson'
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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
106 mm (Width), 82 mm (Height)
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