Rugby Match Watched By Troops 1943

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Unissued / Unused material.

Location of events unclear / unknown.

Two rugby teams run out onto the pitch and line up. Various shots of the match which looks to be at army camp, watched by troops, there are mountains behind them. Various shots as players eat their oranges at half...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
61501
Sort Number:
UN 0820 B
Time in/Out:
01:47:37:00 / 01:53:11:00
Canister:
UN 820 B
Film ID:
1943.11
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