004277 Accession Number: 004277

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SYDNEY, NSW. REV. A.G. RIX CONDUCTING THE RELIGIOUS PORTION OF THE CEREMONY OF LAUNCHING H.M.A.S. "BURNIE". LADY (KELSO) KING IS PREPARING TO CUT THE RIBBONS AND THUS RELEASE THE CHRISTENING BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE. NEXT TO HER IS MR. T.H. SILK. NAVY. LAUNCHING SHIPS.

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Accession Number
004277
Photographer
Unknown Australian Official Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
25 October 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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