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Boomerang CH3
Size: 69 cm
Details: Shows aboriginals fighting and various animals.
Boomerang CH4
Size: 66 cm
Details: Shows a World War 1 soldier and a lady in a “flapper” dress. This boomerang was almost certainly produced sometime between 1915 and 1920. It is not known if
the soldier depicted is aboriginal or non-aboriginal. But over 400 aboriginal soldiers fought in WW1. One known Cherbourg soldier was Benjamin Combo of the 23/3rd Bn. The depiction of the “flapper” lady is also interesting. Another boomerang showing “flapper” fashion has been noted – aboriginal people probably found the white fashion craze curious and amusing - in the hot and dusty environment of Cherbourg.