2nd AIF march through Melbourne 24 January 1940

Accession Number F04676
Collection type Film
Measurement 6 min 46 sec
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/b&w/silent
Maker Reid, John Thyne
Place made Australia: Victoria, Melbourne
Date made 24 January 1940
Access Open
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
Creative Commons License This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
Description

Sir John Reid a keen photographer shot this film of the of the first city march by the 2nd AIF as a piece of history. Shows the 17th Brigade, 6th Division AIF led by Brigadier S G Savige march through the streets of Melbourne, watched by large crowds. Sir John Reid's Agfa cine camera is also held by the AWM at accession no. REL23940.

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