The Cowal Games 1932

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Full title reads: "Dunoon. The Cowal Games - attract Scotland's best athletes, pipers & dancers and open Highland Games' Season."

Dunoon, Scotland.

People demonstrate traditional Scottish dancing on a platform. In the foreground are shields and trophies which are being competed for.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
5132
Sort Number:
32/070
Time in/Out:
01:52:15:00 / 01:53:17:00
Canister:
32/70
Film ID:
681.35
Issue Date:
01/09/1932

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