Launching HMAS Brisbane Accession Number: F00092

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The launching of HMAS Brisbane at Australia's naval dockyard Cockatoo Island Sydney Harbour on 30 September 1915. Governor General Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson inspects the guard of honour. Mrs Andrew Fisher wife of Australia's Prime Minister christens the largest Australian built cruiser.

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Accession Number
F00092
Maker
Department of External Affairs
Classification
Film
Object Type
Short film
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration: 0h 5' 36"
Footage: 377 ft
Projection speed: 18 fps
Date Made
30 September 1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Intellectual record
Item Count
2
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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