Fishing By Electricity 1956

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Chelmsford, Essex.

CU.MS.Men wading in water with electrical device stunning fish. CU.Of man working electrical device in water. SV.Of men on boats. CU.Of some fish in water. CU. Of men netting fish. CU.Of nets in water and collecting fish. CU.Of fish being emptied from nets into bin. CU.Of...

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Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
82743
Sort Number:
UN 2915 A
Time in/Out:
01:17:18:00 / 01:18:43:00
Canister:
UN 2915 A
Film ID:
2842.07
Issue Date:
1956

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