Speedwalking On The Sands AKA Speeding On… 1922

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Portmarnock (unknown location).

Full titles read: "SPEEDING ON THE SANDS - Some fine performances at Portmarnock."

L/S motorcyclist lined up in long row on the beach on their bikes. M/S of cyclist being push started by two officials, he speeds away. the officials do the same for other...

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Cataloguer:
Howard
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
23226
Sort Number:
G 0910
Time in/Out:
01:19:50:00 / 01:21:20:00
Canister:
G 910
Film ID:
282.14
Issue Date:
11/09/1922

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