Aussies Hunt Forest Pest - The Flying Fox 1949

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Full title reads: "Aussies Hunt Forest Pest - The Flying Fox".

Susan Island, New South Wales, Australia.

CU Bat being held by outstretched wings. CU Fox-like head of bat.

LV Pan bats flying over trees on an island. MV Bats swarming round tree.

SV Bats hanging from...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
46543
Sort Number:
49/100
Time in/Out:
01:49:39:00 / 01:50:46:00
Canister:
49/100
Film ID:
1427.35
Issue Date:
15/12/1949

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