Summary
Small photograph of AIF men digging shallow trenches (possibly for communication cables) in Egypt. The photograph is part of a collection of photographs belonging to Alfred Galbraith. Sapper Galbraith was in Egypt with the 2nd and 5th Division from December 1915 to June 1916, when the 5th Division sailed to France.
Description of Content
AIF men digging shallow trenches (possibly for communication cables) in barren, flat landscape. A road roller can be seen in the background.
More Information
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Collection Names
Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection, Military Memorabilia Collection
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Collecting Areas
Information & Communication, Public Life & Institutions, Sustainable Futures
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Mrs M. Jamieson, May 1985
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Place & Date Depicted
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Other Association (See Comments)
Alfred G. Galbraith
May have been the photographer - the collection relates to his war experience. -
Format
Photograph, Sepia
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Classification
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Type of item
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Keywords
Australian Army, Australian Military Forces, Communication Equipment, Communications, Horses, Military Memorabilia, Trenches, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918
