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Photograph (Item), Man playing squash whilst spectators look on from above, 1969

  • Man plays squash in a white court while a group of formally-dressed men and women watch from seating above.

    Man playing squash whilst spectators look on from above

Historical information

The International House Squash Court was officially opened on July 16, 1969, by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Rohan Delacombe. The court was funded by the Sunshine Foundation and Dame Hilda Stevenson. Squash became popular with students, but the court was eventually demolished in 2002 to make way for the Founders Building.
This match appears to have been played at the official opening, with distinguished guests looking on from above, including Dame Stevenson (seated).

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References

  • International House Council minutes, 1969
  • Larkins, Frank. International House Melbourne 1957-2016. Melbourne University Press: 2018. ISBN/ISSN: 9780522872125
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