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Fashion Parade – 1970 to 1975 – Can you put names to the faces of the ladies present??

04 Apr 17
Peter Bull
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Sandra Smith (nee Beatson) was going through her old photos and came across several that she though might be of interest to ex-OTC personnel.

Below is a photo of a Fashion Parade held in the Martin Place office during lunch hour.  I cannot remember why this was held.  I think it took place on the 5th floor lunch room in the early 1970s.

EPSON MFP image

EPSON MFP image

I have included this photo because of the faces of the ladies present.  All OTC(A) office staff.  I notice most of your photos are of men which is the norm for the industry at that time.  I cannot put names to any of the faces.  Maybe some of the other members can.

The below version includes me doing the modelling).

EPSON MFP image

EPSON MFP image

I look back on those years as a great learning curve that was lots of fun and it have me great opportunity to work with a large variety of people across the organisation.

I started as a Typist, moved to Stenographer, then Secretary.  Working at relieving Secretaries on annual leave, maternity leave or on long service gave me valued experience which I put to good use in later life.

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