Two men shaking hands, 1947

OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Two men shaking hands, 1947

DATE1947

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONHastings-Western Port Historical Society

REG NO.P229

HISTORY

This photograph is of G. McMillan congratulating John Coleman on his goal kicking record. The details are taped to the bottom of the photograph. Written on the back of the photograph in black ink is: “Goal Kicking Record Jack McMillian goals 119 - 1934 John Coleman 136 - 1947 G McMillan Right Compliments from R. Daly Sept 18 1947”.

DESCRIPTION

This image shows two men shaking hands with a group of at least eight people behind them looking on. The man on the left is dressed in a football uniform and his shorts are dirty. The man on the right is dressed in a double-breasted suit with white shirt and tie. Everyone in the photograph is smiling. A piece of paper is taped at the bottom of the image and reads as follows: “Goal kicking record Jack McMillan Goals 119 - 1934 John Coleman 136 - 1947 John Coleman (left) G. McMillan (right).

SUBJECTS

Footballers, Men, Sport, Sportspeople

KEYWORDS

Coleman, John, Daly, R, McMillan, G, McMillan, Jack