A Swimming Contest - "Wholesale" 1932

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Full title reads: "Australia. A Swimming Contest 'Wholesale'. 549 of both sexes, compete in Annual 3 mile race in the Yarra River - one of Australia's most noted sporting events!"

Twickenham Ferry, Yarra River, Australia.

Intertitle reads: "They certainly can swim in Australia! 396...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
4991
Sort Number:
32/030
Time in/Out:
01:14:09:00 / 01:15:46:00
Canister:
32/30
Film ID:
675.12
Issue Date:
14/04/1932

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