[Jean Batten in her flying gear waving on to supporters at Mascot Aerodrome, Sydney]
Maker and role
The Sun, Photographer
Production date
1934
Object detail
Accession number
PHO-0192-1.5
Maker
Description
Showing Jean Batten holding flowers in one hand and waving with the other. She stands on a stage with a microphone system. The microphone reads '2CH'. A crowd of supporters are in the background. Speakers at this event included Mr. F. Tyler, acting president of the New South Wales Aero Club; Major Shannon, representing the Governor-General and the LieutenantGovernor of New South Wales, Sir Philip Street; Mr. A. Parkhill Post-master-General, representing the Commonwealth Government; Mr. M. F. Bruxner, Minister of Transport, representing the State Government.
Marks
"Jean Batten waving to crowds." -on verso. Hand-written
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 photograph : black and white ; 15 x 10.5 cm
Credit Line
The Sun. 1934. [Jean Batten in her flying gear waving on to supporters at Mascot Aerodrome, Sydney], PHO-0192-1.5. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Production place
Mascot
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
Current rights
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