King Hussein Opens The First Racing At Amman… 1959

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King Hussein of Jordan opens first racing at Amman Racecourse.

MS King Hussein arriving at race track. MS King Hussein greeting members of the club. Various shots King Hussein at the Royal Chamber, seated at his side is his younger brother, Prince Mohammed....

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
80626
Sort Number:
UN 3249 A
Time in/Out:
01:06:52:00 / 01:07:58:00
Canister:
UN 3249 A
Film ID:
2738.06
Issue Date:
1959

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