1. Beaufighter, Australian made 2. Plastic glass is modern miracle 3. Army beats NSW in rugby thriller 4. On location with the Rats of Tobruk 5. Army PT for women. (News From Home No. 94) Accession Number: F00785

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1. (1 min 3 sec) The first Australian made Beaufighter is shown on its test flight 2. (1 min 36 sec) Plastic glass being made in Australia and its final use in aircraft turrets 3. (1 min 21 sec) Army beats NSW in a football match at the Sydney Cricket Ground 4. (1 min 27 sec) Shooting a sequence for the film, 'Rats of Tobruk' 5. (1 min 24 sec) AWAS receive physical training designed for women. [Items 1. 2. and 3. Cinesound Review 4. and 5. Movietone News.]

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Accession Number
F00785
Classification
Film
Object Type
Newsreel
Physical Description
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm - safety
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration: 0h 7' 0" Duration
Footage: 613 ft
Projection speed: 24 fps
Date Made
9 June 1944
Place Made
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Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.
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Open
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Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction.
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Unlicensed copyright

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