C00246
Photograph C00246 First World War, 1914-1918Australian soldiers bathing in the Salt Lake near the Suez Canal. They were probably involved in defending the canal.
C00746 Accession Number: C00746
Description
A group of unidentified soldiers sprawls on the ground relaxing while on a halt during manoeuvres in the desert. They were possibly involved in defending the Suez Canal.
Details
Accession Number
C00746
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Lieutenant Healy
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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