Newsreel footage of the ceremonies surrounding the naming of Canberra on 12 March 1913 including scenes of Capital Hill, Andrew Fisher, Billy Hughes, the Light Horse Brigade and the laying of the various foundation stones. Suitable for lower and middle secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507404
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Army. Light Horse Regiment
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Politicians - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Australia - History - 20th century
History → Canberra (A.C.T.) - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)