| Accession Number | C00207 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Egypt: North Egypt, Tel el Kebir |
| Date made | May 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Tel el Kebir camp between Cairo and the Suez Canal. Australian troops came here after the ...
Description
Tel el Kebir camp between Cairo and the Suez Canal. Australian troops came here after the evacuation of the Gallipoli peninsula; here the organisation of the 4th and 5th Divisions began in February 1916. In the foreground is a roofless, possibly ruined house with a garden. Stores are piled beyond; on the left are two large tents and beyond is a sea of Eight Person Indian Production (EPIP) tents used for accommodation.