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Photograph 020241 Second World War, 1939-1945Clowning on the high diving tower during the aquatic carnival which marked the opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
A section of the crowd watching events at the aquatic carnival which marked the opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal.
Clowning on the high diving tower during the aquatic carnival which marked the opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal.

Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Blamey and Lady Blamey watching the Aquatic Sports Carnival which followed the official opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal, by Sir Thomas.

Driver E. Moon of the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital giving an exhibition of diving during the AIF Aquatic Carnival which marked the opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal.

Driver E. Moon of the 2/2nd Australian General Hospital giving an exhibition of diving during the AIF Aquatic Carnival which marked the opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal.

The winner of the Kantara Canal Zone Swimming Championship, Warrant Officer 2 S. A. Sharp, 2/9th Infantry Battalion, during the aquatic events which followed the opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal, by

Corporal G Jennings, 3rd Railway Construction Company, was placed second in the 100 metres Championship at the Aquatic Sports Carnival following the official opening of “The Lido”, Suez Canal, receive
