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Racing in the Stuart Doyle Gold Cup
Racing in the Stuart Doyle Gold Cup

Racing in the Stuart Doyle Gold Cup

Photographer
Date10 March 1968
Object numberANMS1192[238]
NameNegative
MediumNegative
Copyright© Graeme Andrews
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Graeme Andrews
DescriptionA black and white image by Graeme Andrews depicting power boats racing on Hen and Chicken Bay in the Stuart Doyle Gold Cup. In the background crowds of onlookers can be seen watching from Prince Edward Park at Cabarita, near Sydney.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.