EZ0112
Photograph EZ0112 First World War, 1914-1918The field kitchen of an Australian unit in a quarry known as the 'Chalk Pit'. In the foreground are four moveable cookers. The fuel used was coal or charcoal so as to reduce smoke. Meals were carri
EZ0076 Accession Number: EZ0076
Description
The field kitchens of a battalion in the support line of trenches. A seated group of soldiers is relaxing on the right; others are chatting and one is reading a newspaper. The chimneys of four cookers can be seen, as well as cooking vessels, wooden crates of supplies and transport wagons. The fuel used was coal or charcoal so as to reduce smoke. Meals were carried to the front lines from these kitchens three times a day.
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EZ0076
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
July 1916
Place Made
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Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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