Their Great Day! 1930

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Full title reads: "Portobello. Their Great Day!. Vice President of Irish Free State presents Army commission to successful Cadets."

Portobello, Eire, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.

Irish troops on parade in drill hall. Officer cadets march forwards and salute.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8253
Sort Number:
30/061
Time in/Out:
01:42:02:00 / 01:43:27:00
Canister:
30/61
Film ID:
755.27
Issue Date:
29/12/1930

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