Kariba Overwhelmed 1958

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Full title reads: "Rhodesia. Kariba Overwhelmed".

Rhodesia / Zimbabwe.

GV Raging waters of the Zambesi river.

LV Raging waters. SV Water pouring over Victoria Falls. SV Raging water.

LV Abandoned offices. GV Abandoned buildings with water sweeping through them....

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
49377
Sort Number:
58/031
Time in/Out:
01:12:41:00 / 01:14:19:00
Canister:
58/31
Film ID:
1527.07
Issue Date:
17/04/1958

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