Water Skiing In Sydney 1966

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Location: Manly Reservoir, Sydney, Australia

Title reads: 'Speed and Spectacle on Water'.

VS. Australian water-skiers take part in competitive events. First of all, male skiers perform various tricks, leading to spills and thrills. VS. The women's competition is won by Pat Caddy from...

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Cataloguer:
Matt
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
89681
Sort Number:
UN 4134 E
Time in/Out:
01:07:28:00 / 01:08:55:00
Canister:
UN 4134 E
Film ID:
3202.05
Issue Date:
1966

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