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Yvette Williams jumping, 1954

Yvette Williams jumping, 1954

Yvette Williams mid-air in a long jump, in an attempt to break her own world record at Carisbrook Park in Dunedin during a visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Photograph taken on the 26 January 1954.

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Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: PAColl-8163-10
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