The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Miss Lorraine Dawson performing the finale of the can-can, which demonstrates her ability as a dancer and displays the frilled underskirts of her costume. Miss Dawson had trained a group of girls known as the "Dancing Darlings" and they performed at concerts and fundraising functions as well as entertaining troops based in Sydney. Miss Dawson also worked for the American Entertainment Unit in Sydney.
Lorraine Dawson, dancer, in a naval dance costume. Many of the costumes she wore were made by herself or her sister, Shirley Dawson. Miss Dawson trained a group of girls known as the "Dancing Darlings
Lorraine Dawson, dancer, in a sequined costume used for one of her dance routines. Many of the costumes she wore were made by herself or her sister, Shirley Dawson. Miss Dawson trained a group of girl
Hand coloured portrait of Lorraine Dawson, dancer, in a Russian peasant costume worn in a street concert in King's Cross to support the Russian war effort. Many of the costumes she wore were made by h
Shirley Green (on the left) performing the sailor's horn pipe at a concert with her partner Shirley Dawson, choreographed by Miss Lorraine Dawson. Their costumes have captured the nautical style with
Lorraine Dawson's "Dancing Darlings" performing the can-can at a function pre-planned for the 15 August 1945 which, with the news that the war had ended, was renamed the Lady Mayoress' Victory Ball to
Shirley Green (left) and Shirley Dawson (right) tap dancing in their black sequin suits and white satin vests, designed and made by Norman (Paddy) Patton. Their dance performance, known as "The Two Sh
