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A shot of the U.S. Carrier “Tarawa” during her visit to Wgtn

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TypePhotographDateBetween 13th May 1954 and 17th May 1954CollectionWeir House Residents' Association archivesDescription“Topical Event! A shot of the U.S. Carrier “Tarawa” during her visit to Wgtn. / Above, a large crowd of sightseers being turned back after about a 2 hour wait.” A large black and white photo of a large crowd of sightseers on the Wgtn docks. The Aircraft carrier ‘Tarawa’ can be seen towering over the dock and the private yacht on the water in the foreground. A man in naval uniform walks towards the camera on the far right, blurred by his proximity. Behind him to the left is a policeman facing the boat, recognisable by his ‘bobby’ helmet. From album page 59, titled "“Topical Event! A shot of the U.S. Carrier “Tarawa” during her visit to Wgtn."SubjectWeir HouseUSS Tarawa

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A shot of the U.S. Carrier “Tarawa” during her visit to Wgtn

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