| Accession Number | P02718.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Ward, Phil |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | 15 August 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Lorraine Dawson's "Dancing Darlings" performing the can-can at a function pre-planned for the 15 ...
Description
Lorraine Dawson's "Dancing Darlings" performing the can-can at a function pre-planned for the 15 August 1945 which, with the news that the war had ended, was renamed the Lady Mayoress' Victory Ball to celebrate Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day. Students of Miss L. Dawson left to right: Marjory Tompkins aged 12; June London; Margaret Baxter; Lorraine Dawson; June Goodall; Leila Patterson and Sylvia Jones. The dancing troupe performed at concerts and fundraising functions as well as entertaining troops based in Sydney.