Summary
One of fifty black and white photographs contained in an album. Taken in Egypt during and before World War I, with hand-written list of photographs.
Includes Suez Canal zone and Heliopolis. Handwritten notes identifying photographs with album. The name of the photographer is not known.
Description of Content
Elevated exterior view of the Heliopolis Palace Hotel, showing the front grounds of the Palace in the foreground. It was the location for the 1st Australian General Hospital (AGH) during World War I.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph contained in a green photograph album.
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 Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), 24 Feb 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Monochrome
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Inscriptions
Image description from a hand written list that was contained inside the album: 'A general view of Heliopolis. The front / grounds of the Palace are in the foreground'
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
69 mm (Width), 44 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Military Medical Care, World War I, 1914-1918, Hotels, Palaces, Hospitals, Egyptian