Rope Twirling Tricks AKA Colonial Troops… 1914-1918

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Rope twirling exhibition by (according to Pathe) Colonial Troops- not sure which colony, they look Canadian.

Location of events unknown / unclear.

In large open area; soldier shows off with a rope as a line of other soldiers; standing by their horses. He makes a lasso; starts to spin...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
73711
Sort Number:
ON 163 E
Time in/Out:
01:46:27:00 / 01:48:18:00
Canister:
ON 163 E
Film ID:
1932.43
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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