Yvette Williams jumping, 1954

Yvette Williams in mid-air during a long jump at Carisbrook Park, Dunedin, in front of Queen Elizabeth II and Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 26 January 1954.

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Royal Visit of 1953-54
Sport, 1940-1960

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sport

athletics

dunedin

yvette williams

royal tours

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Alexander Turnbull Library
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