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Behind the big top

Australia, 1948
film

Wirth’s circus comes to town! The arrival of the circus at Melbourne and their preparations for a performance. Suitable for children 6+ years old.

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[Bliss : publicity kit]

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Footscray 1911

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Dusi and Jeno

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Roads at work

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Landscape

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'Moomba' 1973 - 'Float parade' thru' the city

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Celebrations

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'Moomba' Festival 1967 - 'Float parade' thru' the city.

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