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Found on Google images search. This photograph is in the National library of Australia. It should now be in the public domain (c. 1924) under Australian copyright laws, and should also be covered under the "fair use" doctrine. JohnClarknew 03:22, 23 November 2006 (UTC)

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(del) (cur) 03:22, 23 November 2006 . . JohnClarknew (Talk | contribs) . . 423×600 (31,232 bytes) (Found on Google images search. This photograph is in the National library of Australia. It should now be in the public domain (c. 1924) under Australian copyright laws, and should also be covered under the "fair use" doctrine. ~~~~)