5th March 1915
- Anonymous
- Mar 5, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 6, 2023

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Holiday. Visited the Obelisk, one
solid mass of granite rock. 2 yds sq
50ft high (Photo taken). Peculiar
irrigation scheme around these parts
Camels or cows walk round in circles
drawing water from wells, These animals
are blindfolded (Photo taken). Visited tree at
where Virgin Mary rested (Photo taken)
Ostrich farm.

Unidentified soldiers accompanied by Egyptian guides look at the Obelisk,
about 10 kilometres north of Cairo.
It stands on the site of a vanished temple and bears the name of King Senusert I.
Australian troops stationed around Cairo came here on sightseeing trips. 1915
Reference: Australian War Memorial

1909 postcard
For more information about Australia in World War I
visit DVA Anzac Portal
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