The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Hajleh. A view of the pontoon bridge by means of which the first crossing over the Jordan River was effected. The bridge was constructed by Australian Engineers in the face of opposition by the enemy, who were strongly entrenched. Three soldiers and a local person at the right hand end of the bridge.
Hajleh. The pontoon bridge by means of which the first crossing over the Jordan River was effected. The bridge was constructed by Australian Engineers in the face of opposition by the enemy, who wer
Hajla. An aerial view of the Jordan River, showing the pontoon bridge (centre) built by Australian engineers of the 1st Field Squadron, by means of which the first crossing was effected. See Officia
View of the pontoon bridge which was constructed by Australian Engineers across the Jordan River. The railway bridge is in the background.
Hajlah. A view of the Jordan River where the first crossing was effected. The raft used by the Australian Engineers in the construction of the bridge may be seen in the distance through the bamboo c
An unidentified soldier leading camels across the pontoon bridge over the Jordan River. This was the first bridge to be built across the Jordan and was constructed by Australian Engineers whilst unde
A pontoon bridge built by Australian engineers over the Jordan River. The structure was substantial enough to carry 60 pounder guns. A motor ambulance is crossing the bridge.
