Photograph of Shirley Strickland finishing track event in second place, c1948
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1948
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Black and white photograph of four women running to the finish line, Shirley Strickland second from the left, coming second. All wear light tops, dark shorts, and dark shoes. Seating stands are to the left, with several female spectators standing near the fence, and in the stands. A pink THE SUN stamp is on the reverse.
Measurements
H: 159 W: 210mm (H: 6 1/4 W: 8 1/4")
Associated Person
Date Used
1948
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.148
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.
220y Heat One at 1948 National Championships in Sydney. Joyce King beats Strickland. Pictured Victorian runners are Shirley Ogle (Weinberg) & Shirley McConachie.
- Graham Thomas
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