| Accession Number | F01144 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 8 min |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound and silent |
| Maker |
Hurley, James Francis (Frank) |
| Place made | British Mandate of Palestine: Palestine, Gaza |
| Date made | 23 November 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Gaza cross country race
Description
Gaza, Palestine. AIF Cross country race run on Sunday 23 November 1941, with three hundred and thirty six entries. The outright winner was Driver Richardson. The course extended over approximately eight kilometers. VX 46983 Brigadier Raymond Walter Tovell, DSO, ED, presented trophies to winners, and made a short speech on sound track coupled with scenes 35 to 39.
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Video of Gaza cross country race (video)