| AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR GENERAL new Australian Governor being sworn in. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 7896 | |
| Catalog #: | 200086 | |
| Clip Number: | 200086-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | UN 1656 A | |
| Timecode: | 01:19:20 - 01:23:32 | |
| Location: | Canberra, Australia | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: State INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Colonialism LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Canberra | |
| Description: | MCKELL SWORN IN AS GOVENOR GENERAL OF AUSTRALIA Canberra, Australia John William McKell is sworn in as New Govenor General of Australia in Succession to the Duke of Gloucester at Canberra. MS Mr. and Mrs McKell arriving. alighting from car and mount the steps Accompanied by Rear Admiral Sir Layton Braithgirdle. his secretary. MS McKell takes the oath of allegiance at the request of the Chief Justice (natsound). MS McKell signing the oath. MS Mrs McKell and Mr. Chifley seated on the platform watching. MS McKell takes the oath of office (nat sound) CU Head shot of McKell as he greets his guests. MS McKell in a posed group of his wife and children. MS at a reception afterwards statesmen from all over the world pay their respects, including Mr. Mrs. Butler, American Ambassador, Mr Robert Menzies, ex-premier and Mr. Fadden. | |
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