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Beryl Mills, Miss Australia, 1926

1927
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Overview

A photograph of Beryl Mills the inaugural Miss Australia visiting Bunbury High School during third term 1927 with Francis Sherlock (Headmaster) and Chrystabell Stephens (First Mistress).

Historical information

Beryl Lucy Mills (1907–1977) was from Walkaway, Western Australia

Won a scholarship to the University of Western Australia in 1924 to study languages.

Also studied at Claremont Teachers College.

Was the first woman to win the Miss Australia quest in 1926.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-229-6.17b
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Materials
Keywords
1920s
Place made
Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia
Year
1927
Public location
Boardroom - Archive Box
Links to additional resources
Beryl Lucy Mills [adb.anu.edu.au]
Last modified
Thursday, 3 September, 2026
Completeness
100
Rights category
Date of creation +50 years
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Beryl Mills, Miss Australia, 1926
Beryl Mills with Francis Sherlock and Chrystabell Stephens
Source: Bunbury Senior High School 6.17b

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