FILM AUSTRALIA COLLECTION

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HNL 1005: Cavalcade of Australia Can 5 Royal Visit Prince of Wales 1920, 1921

Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) arrives in steam train with decorated carriages. Prince with Mr Bowes Kelly and BHP heads. Good shot of steam engine. Prince arrives at Parramatta. Crowds sitting on railway embankment waving, POV moving train. Prince inspects troops. Banner ÒWindsor Welcomes HRHÓ. Prince waving from open topped car. Naval ships in Sydney Harbour.
Access No. 122840 | 3 mins 41 secs | 1920s | Newcastle, Parramatta, Windsor, Sydney, NSW, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) on horseback. Lighthouse to naval ship on Sydney Harbour. Prince on horse. Polo players lined up. Prince stands while crowd walks past. Greets navy officer and inspects sailors. Drives in open topped car, crowds lining the streets POV moving car, welcome banners, good shots children waving Union Jack flags. Stationary cars, people look to camera.
Access No. 122841 | 2 mins 56 secs | 1920s | Sydney, NSW, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) inspects troops. Parade of horses, cavalry. Prince on podium. Good shot of large packed crowd. Prince in sectioned off area. Boy scouts (maybe cubs) . Prince in open topped car. Chats to military officer. Planting tree. Presenting medals. Parade of sailors march past. Quick shots of Prince with Red Cross women, nurses.
Access No. 122842 | 3 mins 17 secs | 1920s | Sydney, NSW, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |