Bra Boys, Maroubra Beach, 2004 / photographed by Paul Blackmore
Bra Boys, Maroubra Beach, 2004 / photographed by Paul Blackmore
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Date
April 2004
Call Numbers
PXE 847/11-20
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Formats
Pictures and Photographs
Physical Description
Contents
Photographs - 30.5 cm. x 40.5 cm. - 10 silver gelatin photoprints
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Contents
11. The [tattooed] back of 25-year-old Koby Abberton, a stalwart of the Maroubra Beach surfer's gang known as the Bra Boys
12. The Bra Boys form a victory tunnel as Koby Abberton walks up the beach after beating six times world champion Kelly Slater at the World Qualifying Series [inaugural Australian Open surfing] event, [Maroubra Beach, 20 Mar...
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Full title
Bra Boys, Maroubra Beach, 2004 / photographed by Paul Blackmore
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Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Koby Abberton is one of the new breed of "free" surfers who do not surf on the world tour but earn money from riding big waves around the world for photo shoots. Contesting the World Qualifying Series event at Maroubra was unusual for him. His reputation as a fearless board rider and senior member of the infamous Bra Boys gang has made him popular...
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Source
Purchased May 2004
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
PXE 847/11-20
Record Identifier
1Drm5239
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1Drm5239
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441556
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