Advance Australia 1914-1918

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Advance Australia - Mr Hughes, the Prime Minister, opens new Bank of Australia building in Melbourne.

Crowds press around the entrance to the new building and watch Mr Hughes opening the door with a big key. People start streaming inside. General view of the building - great architecture. Shot...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71743
Sort Number:
ON 042 K
Time in/Out:
01:26:10:00 / 01:27:17:00
Canister:
ON 042 J
Film ID:
1864.26
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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  • It's actually the iconic Commonwealth Bank Building in George St Sydney

    Porturology 1st Jan 2013
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