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First prize winner at the HMAS AUSTRALIA's fancy dress ball held at sea 21 September 1931
First prize winner at the HMAS AUSTRALIA's fancy dress ball held at sea 21 September 1931

First prize winner at the HMAS AUSTRALIA's fancy dress ball held at sea 21 September 1931

Date1931
Object number00029064
NamePhotograph
MediumBlack and white photographic print on paper
DimensionsOverall: 140 x 80 mm
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Philip Stafford Jay
Description'This costume, designed, made & worn by AB "Liz" Hatfield, won 1st Prize. The remarkable thing about the Ball was tha all costumes were made from materials found on board, there were no places to hire them'. Phil Jay, ex Petty Officer, RANSignificanceGILLETT, R. `AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND WARSHIPS 1914-1945.' LANE COVE, NSW: DOUBLEDAY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 1983.