A group of 12 Australian Aboriginal warriors 'performing' at Brisbane during the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York (future King George V and Queen Mary). One man is lying on the ground with his arms above his head and legs apart. The other men are standing in a variety of poses holding spears or clubs. Most of them hold small oval decorated shields. Trees and the corner of the verandah around Government House can be seen in the background. This is a very similar photograph of ALB0319.85. The print has a caption: 'Aboriginals performing at Brisbane'.

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TRH's Duke and Duchess of York Cruise in HMS 'Ophir' - March to November 1901. Plate 87, A group of Australian Aboriginal warriors performing at Brisbane