Australia's Derby - Melbourne Cup 1938

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Item title reads - Australia.

The Melbourne Cup.

M/S of a horse and jockey standing in the enclosure. Various shots of the race with 'Catalogue' out in front. M/S as the race begins, various shots as horses race along. M/S of two horses walking side by side. M/S of a horse (Catalogue...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
18375
Sort Number:
38/092
Time in/Out:
01:58:25:00 / 01:59:08:00
Canister:
38/92
Film ID:
985.61
Issue Date:
17/11/1938

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