M/S of Charles Latham, leader of the LCC (London County Council) saying goodbye and good luck to District Officer Ivall and Auxiliary Firemen Haybrook and Falmer who are going on tour of the USA. Latham gives a speech wishing them...
M/S of Charles Latham, leader of the LCC (London County Council) saying goodbye and good luck to District Officer Ivall and Auxiliary Firemen Haybrook and Falmer who are going on tour of the USA. Latham gives a speech wishing them luck and sends greetings across to America. Ivall gives a short speech in return, they then shake hands.
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