Polocrosse 1947

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Description

Australia. Cut story with Australian commentary.

M.S. a team of girl players mounted on their horses before the game. L.S.M.S. Various shots of the game, which combines netball, polo and lacrosse.

Combined Lav.

Data

Cataloguer:
Jane
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
76283
Sort Number:
UN 1799 F
Time in/Out:
01:27:25:00 / 01:28:45:00
Canister:
UN 1799 F
Film ID:
2393.11
Issue Date:
1947

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