Opening with the traditional swearing-in ceremony of the Governor of Victoria (Sir henry Winneke) this film briefly surveys the historic beginnings of the Victorian Parliament, including its architecture and design. From there it shows procedures relating to Victoria’s 46th Parliament. The work of the Governor, Legislative Assembly and Council, various committees and Officers of Parliament is viewed and there is a glimpse of the Parliamentary library.
Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012857
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Parliamentary practice
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Victoria - Politics and government
Educational & Instructional
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MPEG-1 Digital File - 2MB Rate; Copy
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
U-Matic; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan