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A black and white photograph of three young girls who are dressed in white floral long organza dresses, each are holding a basket of flowers and have a head dress of flowers in their hair.
According to the Great Southern Herald article dated Fri 3 Jul 1953, Helen Galloway, Dianne Young and Joanna Smith presented bouquets to members of the committee.
On the back of the photograph hand written in blue ink is 'Joanne Smith' and on the right hand side in pencil 'Helen Galloway'. The names on the back of the photograph are positioned behind the person on the front of the photograph.
The Silver Chain Ball was held in the Katanning Town Hall on Thursday the 25th June 1953.
The article describes the nominations for the Queen of the Silver Chain Ball and when and where the ball will be held.
The article describes when and where the Silver Chain Ball was held, and the people attending and the money that each debutante raised.
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
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