The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
5th Battalion men constructing trenches with the use of sandbags at 'Thirsty Gully' near Heliopolis. An officer is sitting on sandbags.
A Wight 'Converted' two seater Seaplane in flight over two taxiing Short 184 Seaplanes. As its name implies, the Wight was converted from land-based bomber configuration, mainly by the simple expedie
Soldiers, probably 5th Battalion men, sitting on the sand during a foot inspection.
Probably 5th Battalion men inspecting sandbag trenches and revetments on the defensive line in the Suez Canal Zone.
Three unidentified soldiers of the 5th Battalion serving in the Suez Canal defences, holding rifles sitting outside a shelter made with waterproof sheets. The soldier in the centre is smoking a pipe
5th Battalion men observing from the 5th Battalion Post. One of the men is looking through a telescope while others are lying on the ground, rifles are on the mound of sand in front of them. Rolled
A group of unidentified men of the 5th Battalion resting outside a tent after a days training in the desert. Many of the men are smoking pipes or cigarettes and reading. An umbrella is lying across
A group of unidentified soldiers, probably 5th Battalion AIF, lined up for a haircut. The 'barber' is smoking a cigarette while cutting his 'clients' hair who is sitting on a wooden fuit box. Note t
