| Accession Number | F01730 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 45 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland, North Queensland |
| Date made | 15 July 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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2/11th Field Regiment third anniversary beach carnival
Description
On Thursday 15 July 1943 the 2/11th Australian Army Field Regiment held a beach carnival at Mindil Beach to celebrate its third anniversary. The programme consisted of 18 various events. Sub-unit Cup and individual prizes were distributed by Colonel F N Nurse at the conclusion of the day's events. Shows wood-chopping, running, tug-of-war, pet parade, Siamese triplet race (centre man was an officer and had to run backwards), cock fighting; a 'tote' was also run for troops to bet on the events. For programme see official records collection, AWM 52 4/2/11 Appendix NT81 for 15 July 1943.
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Video of 2/11th Field Regiment third anniversary beach carnival (video)