Royal Tour 1947 1947

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Unused / unissued footage - dates and locations may be clear / unknown.

Cuts from newsreel 47/17 - Royal Tour 1947.

Cape Town, South Africa.

M/S of King George VI inspecting South African Naval guard of honour. Tracking shot of cheering crowds on way to Civic Reception.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
63949
Sort Number:
UN 1689 B
Time in/Out:
01:13:27:00 / 01:18:08:00
Canister:
UN 1689 B
Film ID:
2156.03
Issue Date:

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