C00307 Accession Number: C00307

Description

Competitors approach the peg stuck into the ground during the tent pegging event held at the Anzac Day sports carnival. The aim was to pick up the tent peg with a sword.

Details

Accession Number
C00307
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 Warrant Officer Ayre
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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