HOBJ0684 Accession Number: HOBJ0684

Description

At a British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) interzone athletics meeting at Anzac Park, Kure, an unidentified middle or long distance runner is about to cross the line in a race. Other athletes and a Sergeant (Sgt) in dress uniform applaud him from the sidelines. A Major (Maj) (right) time the runner with a stopwatch.

Details

Accession Number

HOBJ0684

Photographer

Phillip Oliver Hobson

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Negative

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate

Date Made

c May 1950

Place Made

Kure

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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