H02642
Photograph H02642 First World War, 1914-1918RAFA, SINAI. C. 1917. NATIVES USING A SPEAR PUMP, INSTALLED BY AIF ENGINEERS, TO PUMP FRESH WATER FROM THE BEACH INTO A CAMEL DRINKING TROUGH.
B02758 Accession Number: B02758
Description
Engineers of the Australian Light Horse, sinking a spear point pump on the beach at Rafa. Two of the soldiers are on horseback looking on. Palm trees are in the background.
Details
Accession Number
B02758
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass copy negative
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Captain Brisbane.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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