At Australia's World Famous Bathing Resort 1927

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Item title reads: "At Australia's World Famous Bathing Resort. Thousands flock to see the famous 'life savers' saviours of hundreds of bathers every year- display at Manly Beach."

Sydney, Australia

Intertitle reads: "Surf relay race. 'Boy' Charlton appears after long absence and helps...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33116
Sort Number:
G 1406
Time in/Out:
01:17:27:00 / 01:18:18:00
Canister:
G 1406
Film ID:
686.06
Issue Date:
13/06/1927

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