Broome – Japanese Cemetery and Pearling History

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There are a lot of historical sites in Broome related to its pearling history. This cemetery is just one of them.

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Example of a hard hat diver who worked at collecting pearls in deep waters.

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Three men who played a significant part in the establishment of the pearling industry in Broome – (L to R, Keith F. Dureau, Hiroshi Iwaki, & Tokuichi Kuribayashi).

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A statute depicting a pregnant Aboriginal girl diving for pearl shells.

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