 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Dawn Fraser Australia's golden girl and Olympic medalist opened the War Memorial Swimming Pool at Smithton, Tasmania, in October 1960 or 1961and she is pictured making the opening speech with Cr Frank Britton at the rear. She then completed the first lap in the pool and was heard to comment that the water was freezing cold. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Dawn Fraser opening Smithton War Memorial Swimming Pool at Smithton, Tasmania Subjects: swimming pools; openings (events); war memorials People/Orgs: Fraser, Dawn; Britton, Frank Cr Places: Smithton, Tasmania Institution: Circular Head Heritage Centre Object number: CHH_00161 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Circular Head Heritage Centre. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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