C00793
Photograph C00793 First World War, 1914-1918A punt carrying Australian soldiers across the Suez Canal. On the bank in the foreground, several soldiers are carrying spades, possibly for use in construction of a bridge or road making. There is
C00060 Accession Number: C00060
Description
Members of the 4th Australian Division taking part in a water carnival on the Suez Canal on the first Anzac Day. In the foreground the heads of numerous swimmers can be seen in the water, as well as those of the spectators. A humorous float is in the water in the middle of the swimmers, carrying a few people. Other swimmers are approaching or entering the water on the far bank of the river.
Details
Accession Number
C00060
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
25 April 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Major M J Herbert
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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