E04695 Accession Number: E04695

Description

Two horse drawn wagons and a motor car passing the brick kiln located on the high ground across the Ancre, south of Heilly. The position was used both as a headquarters and a first aid post until it became untenable because of shelling. Note two intact chimneys which are visible against the skyline (right).

Details

Accession Number
E04695
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
30 March 1918
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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