C00316
Photograph C00316 First World War, 1914-1918A contestant regards his fallen opponent during a boxing match at the Anzac Day sports carnival, which took place at the camp between Cairo and the Suez Canal. A crowd of soldiers looks on.
C00271 Accession Number: C00271
Description
A crowd of Australian soldiers watches a tug of war on horseback during a sports carnival at a camp in a Cairo suburb. In the background numerous tents can be seen.
Details
Accession Number
C00271
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
February 1916
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Major Shannon Grills
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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