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Negative - Soldiers Entertainment on Troop Ship HMAT 'Mahia',1919 Image Reg. No: MM 003125

[A boxing match on the troop ship Mahia, 1919. The soldiers are returning from World War I.]
Description Of Content:
Soldiers entertainment on troop ship HMAT Mahia. A large group of soldiers is watching a boxing match. The soldiers are returning from active service after World War I.
Acquisition Information:
Copied from Mrs Alex Rogerson, 1986
Discipline: Technology

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Tagged with: boxing, competitions, games, military, naval forces, sailors, ships, soldiers, sport
Themes this item is part of: Childhood & Youth Collection, Images & Image Making Collection, Leisure Collection, Transport Collection, The Biggest Family Album in Australia Collection
Primary Classification: MILITARY HISTORY
Secondary Classification: Service
Tertiary Classification: shipboard life
Organisations Depicted: HMAT Mahia
Format: Negative: Black & White; 35 mm
Creator: James Batson, 1919

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