An "Arterial" Across The Alps 1932

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Full title reads: "An 'Arterial' across the Alps. President Miklas inaugurates wonderful new road, linking Austria & Italy, rising to a height of 7,5000 feet."

The Alps, Austria / Italy.

President Miklas of Italy breaks the ribbon to open a road across the Alps. Amongst those watching...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5189
Sort Number:
32/084
Time in/Out:
01:23:52:00 / 01:24:34:00
Canister:
32/84
Film ID:
685.19
Issue Date:
20/10/1932

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