Horse Racing 1918-1920

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Horse racing. Various shots - jumps around. Maybe from a few different races.

Various shots horses lining up for race and start of race; horses approaching at gallop. MS looking over crowd; lots of small buildings & stands set up for betting.

People stand & watch as horses come past...

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Data

Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
75195
Sort Number:
ON 219 E
Time in/Out:
01:25:14:00 / 01:27:53:00
Canister:
ON 219 E
Film ID:
2342.13
Issue Date:
1918 - 1920

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