The Final Test Match 1934

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Full title reads: "THE FINAL TEST MATCH - Closing scenes at Oval."

London.

Start of the last day of the Test match between England and Australia at Oval. Score board, and crowds. Bowlers entering the field. Various shots of the cricket match and the crowds watching. Australia wins...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
8933
Sort Number:
34/068
Time in/Out:
01:44:58:00 / 01:47:48:00
Canister:
34/68
Film ID:
793.33
Issue Date:

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