NAVY07912
Photograph NAVY07912 Vietnam, 1962-1975Sailors and soldiers onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney break the daily routine by holding the Sydney Cup as an improvised horse race meeting. The starter prepares the contestants for the entert
NAVY07913 Accession Number: NAVY07913
Description
A bookmaker and his staff take bets onboard the troop transport HMAS Sydney. An improvised horse race was held on the flight deck as a recreational outlet for all onboard. The ship was carrying members of 1 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) who were en route to serve in Vietnam.
Details
Accession Number
NAVY07913
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
c May 1965
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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