FILM AUSTRALIA COLLECTION

Crowds line the streets to watch official naval parade of the visit of the American Fleet, 1925.

American fleet officers at the races, crowd looking through binoculars, Prime Minister Stanley Bruce talking to one of visiting Admirals (Admiral Robert E Koontz), flags emblems, hurdle racing & track racing, horses & jockeys riding through gate, officer talking to lady, Admiral pan to Prime Minister & Admiral. Good CU's individual officers and US sailors (1925)

Governor General Lord Forster walking to camera then making address of welcome (mute), copy of handwritten speech. Prime Minister Stanley Bruce delivers message of welcome during visit of American fleet to Melbourne. Caption with transcript of speech. (1925)

Good shots of crowds around Parliament House looking at camera, waving US flags, crowds. Prime Minister Stanley Bruce (top hat) & wife walking to camera. State Governor Earl of Stradbroke arrives, out of car, salutes army personnel, stands with PM. Admiral Robert Koontz of American fleet arrives in car with other officers. Governor General Lord Forster arrives , standing together, inspecting troops. (1925)

Police in raincoats on horses leading parade American fleet march down streets . Dignitaries on steps of Parliament House include State Governor Earl of Stradbroke, Prime Minister Stanley Bruce (top hat), Admiral Robert Koontz of American fleet and Governor General Forster . US sailors march past Parliament House. Some HAS of parade, huge crowds, Ext parliament building (1925)