Opening Legislative Council: Calcutta 1921

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Item title reads - Calcutta. Opening of the Legislative Council by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught.

Prince Arthur, the Duke of Connaught, rides past in a carriage with mounted escort. It is followed by other carriages.

Troops are lined up in front of the building, the carriage stops...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
22179
Sort Number:
G 0758
Time in/Out:
01:19:55:00 / 01:21:17:00
Canister:
G 758
Film ID:
230.17
Issue Date:
28/03/1921

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