Jimmy Carruthers, world champion boxer, unveils a plaque presented by Newsweek, commemorating the Jo...
Jimmy Carruthers, world champion boxer, unveils a plaque presented by Newsweek, commemorating the Jo...
Jimmy Carruthers, world champion boxer, unveils a plaque presented by Newsweek, commemorating the John (Bronco) Johnson-Tommy Burns fight at the Stadium
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12 Dec 1958
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Australian Photographic Agency - 06116
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Photographs - 10 x 12 cm. - 1 photonegative
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Copyright status : Taken by Australian Photographic Agency for account: Newsweek 582223. Reproduction for purposes other than private study or research will require permission.
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Jimmy Carruthers, world champion boxer, unveils a plaque presented by Newsweek, commemorating the John (Bronco) Johnson-Tommy Burns fight at the Stadium
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Digital order no:d7_06116
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Original item no. ON 173
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Presented 1988
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On 26 December 1908, a record crowd of over 60,000 gathered at the newly opened Sydney stadium at Rushcutters Bay to watch the boxing match between African American, Jack Johnson, and and French Canadian, Tommy Burns. The fight made history in sport and in global race relations. While black competitors were recognised in boxing, they were barred fr...
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Australian Photographic Agency - 06116
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npA2drm1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/npA2drm1
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17528
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