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Artifact

Soccer Team, Sarawak (Malaysia)

Description

  • A soccer team made up of International Drillers in Miri, Sarawak. 
  • Standing: Steve Greerin (?), Bishop, Sam Mason, Wally Smallwood, Digger Gason, Unknown, Unknown, Peacock. 
  • Seated: John MacKenzie, William Heed, Turner, Unknown

Background Information

  • Many countries had large settlements or camps of International Drillers and oil companies organised social activities for the drillers and their families, including dances and sports teams.

Map Location

Latitude: 1° 33' 16.106" N
Longitude: 110° 20' 36.485" E

Date

1922-1923

Dimensions

inches
Length:
7.9
Height:
6.1

Events, Places, People

  • Kuching, Sarawak

Originating Location

Asia›Malaysia›Sarawak

Subject

  • Twelve men wearing soccer uniforms in front of a net. Eight of the men are standing (seven with their arms folded) and four are sitting. There is a ball in the middle of the seated players.

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