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Welcome Haile Selassie 1, Emperor of Ethiopia, April 1966.

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The photograph shows hundreds of people, young and old, army officers as well as civilians gathered together awaiting the arrival of Haile Selassie I to Jamaica. Welcome signs can be seen as well as a band with musical instruments such as guitars and…

Water colour painting C. Thornley Stewart

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Cecil Thornley Stewart was a South African artist born in 1881 and died 1967. The image shows a watercolour painting he did. The painting shows a man with a cigar in his mouth and attired yellow shirt and white jacket.

Haslam of Jamiaca and Brathwaite of Guyana in mixed double CAC games

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The image shows two table tennis players, Orville Haslam from Jamaica and George Braithwaite from Guyana competing against each other. Spectators can be seen observing the match in the stands. The Craven-A logo is visibly displayed in the building…

Monica Desouza... In all Jamaica and Gleaner Independence champs.

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Monica DeSouza is seen in a table tennis competition. She is holding in the air her tennis racket. Persons can be seen seated in the background. Monica DeSouza, three-time Sportswoman of the Year and an avid poker player. She became the first…

Manning Cup Champions-Wolmers Boys

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The players posing in the photograph are representatives of the Wolmer's Boys school, the Manning Cup champions. The players in back are standing while others are stooping at the front. A football is placed in front of them on the grass. Also in the…

Multi-Medalist Sonia Williams with medals, 3rd Commonwealth Games.

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Sonia Williams is seen in a wheelchair at the airport after arriving from the 3rd Commonwealth Games. The medals that she won are displayed around her neck. Other atlethes in wheelchairs are also seen in the photograph. Wheelchair game is a sport for…

Penalty Kick

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The photograph shows a football field with the goalkeeper in the net and another player who is about to kick the ball into the net. Other players are preparing to play after the ball is kicked. It is a penalty kick that is about to take place.

A young Maurice Foster at a game of Tennis

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Maurice Foster as a boy is seen hitting a ball in a table tennis game applying his backhand drive technique whih is a gem and a model of perfection.

Push Cart Derby

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Photograph shows a push cart derby taking place in the streets. A competitor is seen approaching the finish line. A man sits inside the cart while the other powers the cart. A man standing at the finish line waves a checkered flag. People are seen…

Push Cart Derby

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Three push cart drivers are seen racing along a road while spectators are standing on both sides of the road observing the race. A man dressed in a suit with arms outstretched is seen cherring on the winner as he approached the finish line. The…