28,000 Ton Liner In Dry Dock To Have New… 1959

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Unissued / unused material.

Australian newsreel item.

28,000 ton liner in dry dock to have new propeller fitted, Australia.

Various shots of ship "Himalaya" entering Captain Cook dry-dock. LS liner in dock. Various shots of men fitting new propellor.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
80815
Sort Number:
UN 3262 G
Time in/Out:
01:27:06:00 / 01:27:42:00
Canister:
UN 3262 G
Film ID:
2744.14
Issue Date:
1959

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