Accession Number | F04606 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 10 min 15 sec |
Object type | Home movie |
Physical description | 16mm/Colour/silent |
Maker |
Baxter-Cox, Alfred Richard |
Place made | Australia: Western Australia, Perth |
Date made | 1930s |
Conflict |
Period 1930-1939 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright unknown |
Service: being the activities of the Militia Forces of Western Australia
Description
A patriotic amateur film, commences with opening title; shot of flags ; dignitaries making speeches in an official setting; preparation for military service, showing the donning of boots and other elements of army uniform; scenes at a parade ground include many alternated shots of different units marching and performing routines (regular and Scots or Highland); watching spectators; training maneuovers in Australian countryside; a bi plane, presumably representing an incoming enemy; field radio operators at work; horses and soldiers at ease.
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Video of Service: being the activities of the Militia Forces of Western Australia (video)