Long procession of cars moving along crowded street in Sydney, Australia. Sign on building reading 'John Horthcott Place'. LS. Apartment blocks with crowd around and on windows and balconies - several quite tall buildings. Various...
Long procession of cars moving along crowded street in Sydney, Australia. Sign on building reading 'John Horthcott Place'. LS. Apartment blocks with crowd around and on windows and balconies - several quite tall buildings. Various shots of the Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh with dignitaries visiting one of the apartments - they are seen walking in and out of it. Several shots of the Queen and Prince Philip on roof of the building admiring the view. Several shots of the rooftops from the building. Various shots of the family whom the Queen is visiting opening door to let the royal guests in and posing at the door. Various shots of the apartment building with children playing around. Various shots, inside the apartment, of the family seated on sofa, talking. Various shots of the rooms, kitchen and bathroom - quite nice modern place for its time. Close up shot of a budgie in cage playing with a small bell. Several shots of the streets and the crowded beach. People swimming and sunbathing. Various shots of large crowd of people watching the royal yacht Britannia moving past Sydney bridge, nice shots of the yacht under the bridge. Several shots of Britannia in Sydney harbour. Various shots of Prince Philip inspecting lines of people, mostly women, he chats with some. Various shots of small barge at dock with Prince Philip coming out. More shots of Prince Philip walking along line of people, smiling. Line of cars driving through Sydney street.
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