| OPENING OF COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENT Lord Forster on his way to open final session of Parliament before its move to Canberra. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5319 |
| Catalog #: | 55084 | |
| Clip Number: | 55084-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1216 | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:21 - 01:29:27 | |
| Location: | Melbourne, Australia | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: State, Opening Of Parliament GOVERNMENT: Parliament LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Victoria, Melbourne | |
| Description: | Opening of Commonwealth Parliament. Lord Forster - the retiring Governor - opens the final session before Parliament is moved to Canberra - Australia's Bush capital. Melbourne, Australia. M/S as Lord Forster rides along in his carriage with soldiers lined up and people watching from the side, they put their hats on when he gets out. M/S as soldiers stand to attention. L/S as he walks down the line of soldiers inspecting them. L/S as he gets out of his carriage and walks up the steps through the crowds. | |
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