In a fast moving “cinema verite” style film the bands of the Royal Australian Navy play jazz, pops, country and western, Latin American and martial music. In changing locales, such as Kings Cross, Australia Square, the Royal Brisbane Show, in New South Wales country towns, on board ship and in Naval establishments they perform and entertain.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007392
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Royal Australian Navy
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Music & Performing Arts → Bands (Music)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)