Glasgow Police - Sports 1920-1929

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Glasgow Police - Sports.

Scotland.

Some traditional Scottish games and contests as in Highland gatherings. Wrestling. Tug of war. Scottish dance contests for little girls & boys. Tossing the caber; running race. Running race. Men straddling a pole & trying to knock each other off with...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76542
Sort Number:
ON 330 J
Time in/Out:
01:30:28:00 / 01:32:38:00
Canister:
ON 330 J
Film ID:
2414.13
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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