An account of the Queen Mother’s visit to Melbourne and the city’s festivities held for the event. Freatures footage of the Queen Mother at Flinder Street Station, the Exhibition Building, State Swimming Centre and her meeting with some Melbourne dignatories.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
308672
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Visits of state
History → Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - History
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
People → Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)