War Neuroses Version B Reel 1 1917-1918

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Reel 1. Netley Hospital 1917 and Seale Hayne Military Hospital 1918.

01:24:32 Effect of treatment on shell shocked soldiers for various "hysterical" problems. Private Meek is shown in a wheelchair receiving treatment from a nurse. His ankles are manipulated. We see Private Meek teaching basket...

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Cataloguer:
Jenny
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
70740
Sort Number:
DOCS
Time in/Out:
01:24:32:00 / 01:35:32:00
Canister:
DOCS
Film ID:
1619.03
Issue Date:
1917 - 1918

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