Rugby Season Opens 1928

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Item title reads - Rugby season opens. Blackrock versus Bective give a good display in the opening match of the season at Williamstown. Ireland.

M/S of the teams lined up before the match. L/S of the match, the ball bounces off the bar. Various shots as they run and throw the ball. L/S of...

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
35122
Sort Number:
G 1541
Time in/Out:
01:42:48:00 / 01:44:34:00
Canister:
G 1541
Film ID:
744.26
Issue Date:
27/09/1928

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