MINI MERLIN competing

Photographer Graeme Andrews

Date18 February 1968

Object numberANMS1192[136]

NameNegative

MediumNegative

ClassificationsPhotographs

Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews

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DescriptionA black and white photograph by Graeme Andrews showing power boats at high speed competing in the State Sports, Pleasure Outboard Championships at Cabarita on the Parramatta River, New South Wales. MINI MERLIN can be seen amongst a group of five racing boats.SignificanceThis image is part of the Graeme Andrews Collection. Andrews is an Honorary Life member of Sydney Heritage Fleet who photographed Australian shipping at his workplace and elsewhere for more than 50 years. He collected photographs and “sea-pix” from other sources, such as private snapshots going back more than 100 years.
Graeme Andrews also wrote extensively about the powerboat scene in Sydney - including documenting many of the races that took place each weekend along its waterways.