The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A Bedouin who acted as a guide to the West Frontier Force from Dabaa to Matruh, in Western Egypt, but consequently deserted to the enemy and was never seen again. He possessed a finely inlaid pistol, the silver butt of which can be seen in this picture.
Matruh in the Western Egypt as seen from the high ground on the edge of the plateau, commencing near the coast. The camp of the Western Frontier Force can be seen in the rear. Matruh was made the base
Camels of the Egyptian Camel Transport Corps attached to the West Frontier Force, going to water on the beach at Matruh, in Western Egypt.
Gifts from the Australian War Chest Club, ready for distribution at Matruh, in Western Egypt, to the Australians (Light Horse Squadron and ASC personnel) serving with the West Frontier Force.
Major General Wallace, commanding the Western Frontier Force, and Colonel Hunter, GSOL at the distribution of Australian War Chest Comforts by the Hon. Thomas Henley, MLA to Australian troops, at Matr
WESTERN DESERT, EGYPT. 1942-07-18. CONSTRUCTION OF TANK TRAP ON THE MERSA MATRUH-ALEXANDRIA ROAD. AT THIS POINT THE DITCH OF THE TRAP IS TRAVERSED BY A ROADWAY AND IN ORDER TO OBSTRUCT USE OF THE ROAD
The 1st Australian Divisional Train Car (loaded and driven by Lieutenant J E Chaplin) in the desert west of Matruh, in Western Egypt. Lieutenant L F McQuie is seen in the front seat; in back, Lieutena
