Well Played Wales AKA Hard Luck Ireland 1930

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Item title reads - "Hard luck - Ireland, though leading at half time!" Wales win thrilling match by 12 points to 7. Swansea, Wales.

M/S of the two rugby teams sat in rows before the match. Various shots of the match in progress, including tries being scored.

Data

Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
18898
Sort Number:
G 1693
Time in/Out:
01:38:07:00 / 01:40:00:00
Canister:
G 1693
Film ID:
820.25
Issue Date:
13/03/1930

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