First Match Of The Tour 1927

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Item title reads: "First Match Of The Tour. "Waratahs" defeat Plymouth Albion by 21 pts. to 11 fast thrilling game."

Devonport, Devon

M/S teams emerge from a narrow tunnel, applauded by spectators. Shots of game in progress with the crowd in the foreground, and some C/U's of play.

Data

Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33358
Sort Number:
G 1432
Time in/Out:
01:35:07:00 / 01:36:06:00
Canister:
G 1432
Film ID:
698.22
Issue Date:
11/09/1927

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