Britain's Only Socialist Governor General 1925

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Item title reads - Britain's only Socialist governor-general. Pathe Gazette presents first and exclusive pictures of His Excellency Sir James O'Grady at home. Hobart, Tasmania.

L/S of the large house hidden behind some trees. M/S as Sir James comes out with two younger men and women and a...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
25172
Sort Number:
G 1191
Time in/Out:
01:43:29:00 / 01:44:36:00
Canister:
G 1191
Film ID:
396.17
Issue Date:
21/05/1925

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