| Accession Number | E01514 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown Australian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Belgium |
| Date made | 21 January 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Spey Farm, Belgium. A 'Utility Ford' constructed by Lieutenant Paul Maxwell Martyn, of various ...
Description
Spey Farm, Belgium. A 'Utility Ford' constructed by Lieutenant Paul Maxwell Martyn, of various parts salvaged from various areas by the 1st Divisional Pioneers at Spey Farm. Captain Arthur Henry Lydall MC, is at the wheel with 2979 Private Stanley William Haggarty (right). While its appearance was as unusual as that of the area in which it worked, the car proved an effective unit in the 'unofficial' transport of the Battalion.
While the original caption lists the location of this image as "Spey Farm" the diary [AWM4 14/13/23] of the closest unit (1st Australian Pioneers) records their location as "Spy Farm".