| MELBOURNE CENTENARY Duke of Gloucester arrives to Melbourne for Australia's Centenary Celebrations. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5530 |
| Catalog #: | 180550 | |
| Clip Number: | 180550-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 34/92 | |
| Timecode: | 01:34:20 - 01:36:23 | |
| Location: | Melbourne, Australia. | |
| Year Shot: | 1934 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Anniversaries CEREMONIES: Patriotic LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Victoria, Melbourne PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: State ROYALTY: British | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "MELBOURNE CENTENARY - Duke of Gloucester reads message from the King." Melbourne, Australia. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester walking down gangplank from HMS 'Sussex' on his arrival to Melbourne, Australia. Several officials, among them Governor General of Victoria, welcome Duke of Gloucester. Duke is representing the King at the Australia's Centenary Celebrations. Duke of Gloucester driving through the city in a coach, crowd cheer. Duke of Gloucester, surrounded by crowds, reading letter from the King to Australian people (natural sound). Letter expresses great pleasure for celebrating the Centenary of State of Victoria and city of Melbourne [the details of what exactly is being marked in 1834]. Duke thanks the Governor to his warm welcome and declares he Centenary Celebrations open. Crowds cheer. Duke of Gloucester in a coach, riding through the crowded street, crowd cheers. | |
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