E02535
Photograph E02535 First World War, 1914-1918A scene at the Salvage Dump at the railhead at Ailly-sur-Somme, showing unidentified Australians working the 'flying fox' for loading trucks.
E04530 Accession Number: E04530
Description
Pozieres Railway Station looking in the direction of Albert. When this picture was taken, in addition to the piles of RE stores and other stores, a large salvage dump was located at this railhead. The image marks a great change in the appearance of the famous battleground from a year before, which in July and August 1916, was the scene of severe fighting by Australian troops.
Details
Accession Number
E04530
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
16 September 1917
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
Conflicts
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