The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
5th Battalion men, just back in Egypt from Gallipoli, travelling in standard gauge open rail wagons to the Suez Canal defences which they garrisoned until they were transferred to France in March and April, 1916. On the side of the wagon is written 'Load 10 Tons' and 'ESR'. The soldier in the foreground is holding the Egyptian Mail newspaper in his hand.
Three unidentified soldiers of the 5th Battalion serving in the Suez Canal defences, holding rifles sitting outside a shelter made with waterproof sheets. The soldier in the centre is smoking a pipe
Probably 5th Battalion men inspecting sandbag trenches and revetments on the defensive line in the Suez Canal Zone.
Troops resting on the desert en route a march from Suez Canal. Straw mats afford protection from the sun and wind. The men are probably members of the 5th Battalion.
Troops setting out on a 10 mile route march across the desert from Suez Canal to Kalib-el-Abassin on 14th January. The men are probably members of the 5th Battalion AIF.
A group of unidentified men of the 5th Battalion resting outside a tent after a days training in the desert. Many of the men are smoking pipes or cigarettes and reading. An umbrella is lying across
5th Battalion men observing from the 5th Battalion Post. One of the men is looking through a telescope while others are lying on the ground, rifles are on the mound of sand in front of them. Rolled
