South African "Derby" Dublin Issue 1942

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Titles read: 'SOUTH AFRICAN "DERBY"' (Dublin issue).

Durban, South Africa.

Various shots of the South African Derby at the Greyville Race Course. Crowds mill about the paddock and tote. The horses parade and go out onto the track.

Various shots of the horse race. Sadri II...

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
43527
Sort Number:
42/005
Time in/Out:
01:51:03:00 / 01:53:02:00
Canister:
42/5 (Dublin)
Film ID:
1314.22
Issue Date:
15/01/1942

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