Summary
Annotation on obverse in John Duigan's hand states: "May 3rd 1911 Bendigo Racecourse. Pancaking after doing about a mile. Had to steer between two trees, hence proximity to the one seen" "limit of ground is fence not to far away" "R Duigan Please Return" "not previously published"
Description of Content
John Duigan flying his biplane at the Bendigo racecourse 3 May 1911. This was the only occasion he completed a circling flight in the machine. Entrance fees were donated to the local hospital.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Place & Date Depicted
Racecourse, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, 03 May 1911
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Photographer
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Maker of Item Depicted
Mr John R. Duigan, 'Spring Plains', Mia Mia, Victoria, Australia, 1909-1910
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Individuals Identified
Duigan, John R.
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Format
Photograph, film base, Negative, 35 mm, Black & White
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Type of item
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Keywords
Aeronautics, Aeroplanes, Aircraft, Aviation, Aviation Pioneers, Biplanes, Crowds, Demonstration Flights, Experimental Aircraft, Pilots, Racecourses, Spectators
