| Place | Oceania: Australia, Australian Capital Territory, Duntroon |
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| Accession Number | F10021 |
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min 16 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
| Date made | 9 May 1951 |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Jubilee celebrations week, Canberra
Description
This fim records some of Canberra's 1951 Jubilee celebrations , including what is probably the public holiday of May 9 for the Jubliee opening of Parliament. It shows crowds at a parade outside Parliament house including trooping of the colours, armoured vehicles , inspection of troops. There are also scenes at Duntroon, including of the Governor General Sir William McKell arriving and taking the salute, inspecting troops and the band; arrival of offical guests; viewing of the march past.
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Video of Jubilee celebrations week, Canberra (video)