Historical information
Graham McDonald dived from 1940s to 1970s and he used the camera to record his diving experiences. He was invited to film the dedication of an underwater plaque in memory of the late P.M. Harold Holt
Significance
Early camera with handmade underwater casing, Invitation to commemoration of plaque to Harold Holt placed underwater.
Physical description
Underwater video camera in handmade aluminium waterproof casing Circa 1968. Copy of invitation to Harold Holt Commemoration plaque underwater placement
Inscriptions & markings
off, on - on top of camera case
Subjects
References
- Harold Edward Holt, CH (5 August 1908 – 17 December 1967), was an Australian politician who served as the 17th Prime Minister of Australia, in office from 1966 until his presumed drowning death in 1967. He was the leader of the Liberal Party during that time. Holt, born in Sydney, lived in Melbourne from 1920.
