126986 Accession Number: 126986

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Members of the "Islanders" concert party with the 4 Detachment Entertainment Unit bus. Previously the 2 Division Concert Party, these serving members ran a mobile troupe of performers and entertainers that travelled extensively in Australia and the south-west Pacific. Seated at front left is Corporal Norman Hetherington, known for performing his ‘lightning sketch’ act and later for creating the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s program Mr Squiggle, a character that Hetherington developed during his period of service. Also identified, front row: standing, third from left Sergeant Vernon Haycroft; fourth from left probably George Wallace Junior.

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Accession Number
126986
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Support: Nitrate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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