Race meeting at Barbara Camp Accession Number: F01042

Description

Captain Eugene Gorman KC, The Commissioner for the Australian Comforts Fund and a prominent racing man in Australia, organised a race meeting in Palestine at Barbara Camp which took place just before some of the Australian troops moved to Egypt. It was a tremendous success and was watched by 8,000 spectators. Identified personnel are: Brigadier S G Savige, Brigadier H C H Robertson, General Sir Thomas Blamey and Andy Anderson (book-maker).

Details

Accession Number
F01042
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
7 October 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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