Blamey, 1940 Christmas message Accession Number: F01058

Description

General Sir Thomas Blamey sends Christmas message to the people of Australia and Britain. Full text of message in the sound track.

Details

Accession Number
F01058
Cinematographer
Captain James Francis (Frank) Hurley OBE
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
December 1940
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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