6. Crowds on Coogee beach waiting for the appearance of the Virgin Mary

1. Christine Cherry outside the  Beach Street Gallery Laundrette, Coogee, from where the apparition was first observed

2. Christine Cherry by the signage in the window of the Laundrette

3. Souveneir T shirt hanging amongst the dry cleaning at the laundrette

4. Crowds at the fence on Dolphin Point where a shrine was made

5. Dolphin Point. A man urges people to go back onto the beach where the apparition will be visible

7. Crowds on Coogee beach waiting for the appearance of the Virgin Mary

8. Spectators on Coogee beach waiting for the appearance of the Virgin Mary

9. Spectators on Coogee beach waiting for the appearance of the Virgin Mary

10. Spectators on Dolphin Point

11. A woman adds to the makeshift shrine while a another woman behind her leads a prayer

12. Flowers, icons and rosary beads on the fence at the shrine

13. Crowds file past a sign indicating that the apparition is only visible from the beach

Crowds visiting 'Our Lady of Coogee', 2003 / photographed by Scott Wajon

The photographs, taken on 2nd February at the height of the sensation, show the crowds of believers massed at Coogee Beach and headland, praying and kissing the site of the apparition, and placing offerings at the makeshift shrine. Photographs also show the Gallery Laundry, opposite the beach, which operated as a focal point during this period, selling memorabilia and providing information for visitors.

6. Crowds on Coogee beach waiting for the appearance of the Virgin Mary

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