Duchess Of Gloucester Leaves Australia 1947

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The Duchess of Gloucester leaves Australia.

L/S ship in dock with crowds on the quay in front waving to it. M/S and C/U of the two little princes William and Richard on deck, Richard is holding a furry toy koala bear. M/S as they look at the lifebelt....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
63362
Sort Number:
UN 1627 E
Time in/Out:
01:06:11:00 / 01:08:15:00
Canister:
UN 1627 E
Film ID:
2126.05
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