Gymkhana Issue Title Is Here's Fun 1940

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Part of HERE'S FUN issue.

Cape Town, South Africa.

Cape Town riding club gymkhana. Various shots of riders on horseback parading around outdoor arena. Various shots of horse racing and show jumping. Good view of Table Mountain in background. None of the jockeys, even the ones jumping...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
42881
Sort Number:
NSP 212
Time in/Out:
01:29:33:00 / 01:30:54:00
Canister:
NSP 212
Film ID:
1288.18
Issue Date:
25/04/1940

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