One of the first sound films produced in Australia, this newsreel shows Joe Lyons, Prime Minister 1931-1939, and his Cabinet giving a message for Britain and the sister dominions, after swearing in at Government House. Suitable for middle and upper secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507407
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Australia - History
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prime Ministers - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Australia - History - 20th century
History → Lyons, Joseph, Prime Minister, 1931-1939
History → Prime Ministers - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)