Accession Number | AWM2020.493.1.36 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | |
Maker |
The Mercury |
Place made | Australia: Tasmania, Hobart |
Date made | 1962 |
Conflict |
Period 1960-1969 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Neil Davis narrowly beaten in a professional 220 yards race about 1962 (by well-known Tasmanian footballer Athol Webb)."
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).