Bird Island 1928

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"Just off Algoa Bay is South Africa's famous Bird Sanctuary. Landing parties (even for the lighthouse) are rare...."

L/S of small rowing boat with about 6 people aboard coming into shore. Tug-like boat visible in the background. Shot from further back as men prepare to disembark. "Birds by...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
16615
Sort Number:
EP 129
Time in/Out:
01:56:17:00 / 01:58:05:00
Canister:
EP 129
Film ID:
930.17
Issue Date:
27/02/1928

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