Summary
Note: This original image title includes a derogatory slur. Such words and sentiments are not condoned by Museums Victoria which considers them to be racist. Historical distance and context do not excuse or erase this fact.
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
Possibly a view of the Suez Canal and coal industry at Port Said.
Physical Description
Black and white silver gelatin photograph contained in a green photograph album. Photograph is extremely blurred which makes it difficult to make out any features.
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; 'Natives coaling at Port Said'
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
44 mm (Width), 69 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, World War I, 1914-1918, Coal