When Was Azaria's Matinee Jacket Found?

Officers look for bones near the site where Azaria Chamberlain's matinee jacket was found at Uluru in February 1986.

Where was Azaria's matinee jacket found?

February 3, 1986

Stuart Tipple is tipped off that the missing matinee jacket of Azaria has been found during a search for missing body parts belonging to a fallen climber at Ayers Rock. The matinee jacket had been held at the Alice Springs Court House since January 31.

Who found Azaria's matinee jacket?

Lindy cries out: "My God, my God, the dingo's got my baby!" Three hundred people, including Aboriginal trackers, search the area but find nothing. August 24, 1980 Wally Goodwin finds Azarias bloodstained jumpsuit, booties, nappy and singlet near the base of the Rock. Her matinee jacket remains missing.

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