Governor-General His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester arrival on the Tablelands for inspection of troops under command of 1 Australian Corps Accession Number: F07150

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The Governor General HRH The Duke of Gloucester, on arrival at Mareeba airstrip, Queensland, at 1300 hours on 12th February, 1945, was met by General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Australian Corps, Lieutenant General Sir Leslie J Morshead, KCB, KBE, CMG, DSO, ED; he then proceeded to HQ 1 Aust Corps where he inspected Royal Guard of Honour. 22 (NX366) Major General Allan Joseph Boase, CBE, GOC 11th Australian Division was also present to meet the Governor General.

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Accession Number
F07150
Cinematographer
Lieutenant Frank McKechnie
Classification
Film
Object Type
To be confirmed
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Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
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Date Made
12 February 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
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1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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