The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 the soldier in the centre foreground.
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
5th Battalion AIF men at a unit outpost in the defensive trenchlines. The soldier is using a tripod mounted telescope, others are lying down and resting (rear). Their rifles are resting on the parap
Probably 5th Battalion men resting on the desert, their rifles are resting on the parapet and pointing towards the enemy lines at right.
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
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.
