General shots (rushes) of Melbourne ‘life’ from the 50s. All images very iconic and nostalgic.
Section 1. Shot of Yarra, looking towards Anderson St bridge.
Section 2. Royal Melbourne Show. Shots of various farm machinery on display. Crowds of people walking around enjoying themselves. Wood-chopping competition. Ladies riding horses, horse racing. More wood-chopping.
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ACMI Identifier
B1005507
Language
English
Audience classification
Exempt
Sound/audio
Silent
Holdings
16mm film; Copy
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation