P02790.004 Accession Number: P02790.004

Description

Bermuda, British West Indies. c. 1913. A foot race is run during a sports day held by HMAS Melbourne and probably including other allied participants. A crowd of officers and sailors are grouped around the track and there are three tents set up near the water's edge. Note the Japanese naval ensign flag flying (left). (Donor L. Haig)

Details

Accession Number
P02790.004
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
c 1913
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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