Public Service Strike In Hamburg 1954

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Hamburg, Germany.

Strike in Hamburg for first time in the post war period. The Unions called out the workers of the public utilities - gas, water, tramways and underground railways.

LS. Crowded streets. Various shots, deserted streets and railways. LS. Idle trains. LS. Idle trams....

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
77555
Sort Number:
UN 2661 D
Time in/Out:
01:03:31:00 / 01:04:48:00
Canister:
UN 2661 D
Film ID:
2490.04
Issue Date:
1954

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