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Photograph - Black and white, c.1914

  • A young man in football jersey, white shorts and striped knee-high socks. The date 1914 is underlined in the top lefthand corner

    Arthur Dawson

Historical information

This image is of Arthur Dawson, a well-known local footballer who played for the Fitzroy, St Kilda, Brighton and Moorabbin Football Clubs.

Significance

As the villages of the Moorabbin area continued to grow and establish, sporting teams for both men and women were created and competitions played. Arthur Dawson went on to play for St. Kilda Football Club in the VFL in 1918, 1919 and 1921. His jumper numbers were 30 and 20.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of a young man wearing a striped football jersey, white shorts, striped knee-high socks and boots. He has his arms crossed and is standing in front of an ornate fence. The date 1914 is underlined in the top lefthand corner

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in red ink: 30%

Subjects

References

  • Cribbin, J., 1995, 'The Village Takes Shape 1862 to World War I', Moorabbin: A Pictorial History 1862-1994, pp55-92, pg81
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