Japanese crew on a boat owned by Victor Kepert (in the hat), Broome, about 1914 or early 1920s
In the summer of 1888–89, Broome became the centre of the pearling industry in the colony of Western Australia. The most successful divers were Asians: Malays, Timorese and, especially, Japanese.
Note the diver in his wetsuit, waiting for his next dive, when his helmet and additional weights will be attached to his gear.
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National Library of Australia, nla.obj-142355689
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