Two WW1 Photographs – The Esbekia Military Rink Hockey Team

Here are two WW1 photo’s, the group shot has ‘The Esbekia military rink hockey team’ printed on the pic, below is a brief history for the Esbekia gardens in Cairo, the central uniformed chap looks to be from an Australian unit, the man bottom right has a second picture of him in uniform, he is a sergeant but lacks any other identifying features. The three front members of the team are all wearing roller skates and the goalie is wearing pads. Both pics come in very good condition, the group shot measures 5.5 inches x 3.5 and the sergeant is in a brass frame which measures 5.25 x 3.75.
Esbekia Gardens in central Cairo was a popular recreational area for British and Anzac soldiers. There was a roller-skating ring and the New Zealand YMCA established canteen there. The area was also popular with prostitutes.

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