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Professionally framed and presented in a clean gallery-inspired format as part of the OKRetro Australian Heritage Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSTORY BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPH\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken in Sydney's iconic Centennial Park in 1940, this photograph captures a light-hearted afternoon of friendship, laughter and recreation. Sailors on shore leave join young women for a playful ride on a park seesaw, creating a scene that reflects the carefree spirit of youth during a rapidly changing era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Australia entered the early years of World War II, public parks remained important gathering places where friends and families could relax and enjoy time together. Centennial Park's wide open spaces, gardens and avenues of trees provided a popular escape from city life and a setting for countless social occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographed by Ivan Ives for \u003cem\u003ePix Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, this image forms part of a remarkable series documenting everyday life in Sydney during 1940. The spontaneous nature of the scene reveals the human side of history, capturing genuine smiles and shared moments that might otherwise have been forgotten. Carefully restored from archival collections, this print preserves a warm and nostalgic glimpse of Australian life, friendship and leisure in one of Sydney's most treasured public spaces. 📸🌳⚓🇦🇺\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Premium 170gsm matte paper with a smooth, non-reflective finish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Ready-to-hang wooden frame\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Available in White, Black, Natural Wood and Dark Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Durable pine wood construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Shatter-resistant plexiglass protection\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Gallery-style printed white border included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• FSC-certified materials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Printed on demand to reduce waste\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Available in three sizes: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm and 60×80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"okretro.au","offers":[{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ White frame","offer_id":47858659000546,"sku":"65b616c8-24af-4583-b1f3-25d9d791a404","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ Wood frame","offer_id":47858659033314,"sku":"cff0f134-0926-47b5-9522-1a781022b829","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":47858659066082,"sku":"a4d9278e-bdaa-4197-9374-b18828060c87","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x40 cm \/ 12x16″ \/ Black frame","offer_id":47858659098850,"sku":"759c3315-34c8-4286-93d4-1731d3175ec9","price":109.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ White frame","offer_id":47858659131618,"sku":"a6984882-bc45-4e15-95a1-ce13815ac745","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ Wood frame","offer_id":47858659164386,"sku":"bb9f2dfb-abfc-4122-954a-39626b277174","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":47858659197154,"sku":"740ebbb9-846d-40dd-b546-51eca8c65963","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x70 cm \/ 20x28″ \/ Black frame","offer_id":47858659229922,"sku":"7d09dbb2-b29d-48b3-91c5-082d3b86a9e9","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ White frame","offer_id":47858659262690,"sku":"16e91e7f-6405-4bbc-a7f8-a61ef5307e0b","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Wood frame","offer_id":47858659295458,"sku":"cdc78a26-bb67-425d-ad23-5a854ed91c8a","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":47858659328226,"sku":"a461202a-154f-43c1-8776-5e61de4f2a52","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x80 cm \/ 24x32″ \/ Black frame","offer_id":47858659360994,"sku":"e8dcb9da-d0c3-4237-a5e3-bfed70c03860","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/8117\/1938\/files\/9be6662f-ba22-4164-bff8-3e7987a9afca.jpg?v=1780535113","url":"https:\/\/okretro.au\/products\/seesaw-fun-centennial-park-1940","provider":"OKRETRO.AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}