| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 004219 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | Egypt: Cairo |
| Date made | 25 November 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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CAIRO - HELOUAN ROAD - THE "SCOOPING" PROCESS IS THE MOST PREVALENT FARMING ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS ...
Description
CAIRO - HELOUAN ROAD - THE "SCOOPING" PROCESS IS THE MOST PREVALENT FARMING ACTIVITY IN PROGRESS ALONG NILE. OXEN, CAMELS AND DONKEYS ARE USED TO DRAW THE SCOOP. SOIL IS VERY LOOSE AND SHALLOW SO LABOUR ENTAILED IS NOT VERY HEAVY BUT GOES ON CONSISTENTLY ALL THE YEAR ROUND. (NEGATIVE BY F. HURLEY).