Summary
Framed photograph of the Bonegilla United Soccer Team, taken in 1956. It is part of a collection of material which relates to the Dereani family's time at Bonegilla migrant camp. The Dereani's immigrated to Australia from Trieste, Italy in 1955, and spent the first five years of their lives in Victoria at Bonegilla Migrant Camp. Georgina and her husband became staff members at Bonegilla and were allocated private accommodation, which Georgina went to great lengths to make comfortable, purchasing many household items around Albury, NSW.
Description of Content
Image of the 12 members of the 1956 Bonegilla United Soccer Team. Four men are crouched at the front of the photograph and the others stand around and behind them.
Physical Description
Framed black and white photograph.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs Georgina Dereani, 08 Mar 2001
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Typed on front: BORDER DISTRICT SOCCER ASSOCIATION/ SEASON 1956/ BONEGILLA UNITED SOCCER TEAM/ BACK (various text listing team members)
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overall dimensions
26 cm (Length), 1.5 cm (Width), 21 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Immigration, Italian Communities, Italian Immigration, Migrant Camps, Migrant Hostels, Migrant Reception Centres, Soccer, Sport