Collection of newsreel footage which made up Australia’s history in 1955 -, Johnnie Ray arrives at Sydney Airport - HMAS Australia towed away for scrap - Frank Sinatra and daughter Nancy arrive in Australia - Shark attacks around Sydney - Katherine Hepburn and Robert Helpmann in Australia - Maitland hit by floods - Jack Davey and Bob Hope play golf - Australia wins Davis Cup - Darby Munro retires to become a trainer … and much more. Rated: G
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
300978
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)