Historical information

Series of photographs featuring Australian soldiers in North Africa.
Part of the Bennetts collection.

Physical description

1. Black and white photograph of a two storey building with snow capped mountain in the background.
2. Black and white photograph of a group of officer inspecting works. Back of soldier carrying a container on RHS of photograph.
3. Black and white photograph of a work party on a meal break. Party has been digging a trench.
4. Black and white photograph of a soldier standing next to a lady in traditional dress. She is in control of two camels.
5. Black and white photograph featuring five soldiers who are part of a work party.

Inscriptions & markings

1. Handwritten in black ink on back: “A Hotel, at a place we called at during one of our tours. Note the snow, which has all gone now”
2. Handwritten in black ink on back: "Extreme left, Gen. Auckinleck"
3. Handwritten in black ink on back: "Dinner-time during one of our working days".
4. Handwritten on back in black ink: "Doing a spot of work. From left:- Stan Wallis - Mildura, Frank Kettle - Wangaratta, Bill Harris - Melbourne, Bernie Egan - Wonthaggi, Jack Smellin - Semaphore SA.