Gold Rush In South Africa 1920-1929

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Gold Rush in South Africa.

Shot of men running across a field, the field is packed. Pan on rocky terrain, pan to more of men running, alongside a few cattle running. Closer shot of men staking their claims by putting stakes in the ground. A few men stand around talking.

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
76974
Sort Number:
ON 380 C
Time in/Out:
01:50:33:00 / 01:51:49:00
Canister:
ON 380 C
Film ID:
2446.15
Issue Date:
1920 - 1929

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Lifestyle & Culture Trade & Industry
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Johannesburg 1920s/30s South Africa

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