Photograph of Shirley Strickland winning a running race, c1956

Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
1956
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Brief Description
Black and white photograph of Shirley Strickland about to cross the tape in a race, ahead of three other visible competitors, the rightmost of whom has a pained expression on her face. Shirley wears a light sleeveless top with a black swan badge, dark shorts with a stripe, and dark spikes. Large red " 'TRUTH' AND 'DAILY MIRROR' "stamp on reverse, above "Brisbane 1956" in black ink.
Measurements
H: 160 W: 207mm (H: 6 5/16 W: 8 1/8")
Media/Materials
Date Used
1956
Location
In storage
Registration No
2003.3903.1135
Credit Line
Donated through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program by a private collector.

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