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HNL 1308 : Opening of Federal Parliament, Dr Evatt and Amy Johnson

Duke & Duchess of York (later King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mother) & dignitaries arrive for opening Parliament House, Canberra 1927. Dame Nellie Melba singing anthem watched by Duke and Duchess, Prime Minister Stanley Bruce speech and entering Parliament with Duke. Duke of York makes speech from Parliament House portico. MS Duke being presented with golden key. MS Duchess and Duke with others and with heads bowed. (mute)
Access No. 42104 | 63 mins 46 secs | 1920s | Canberra, ACT, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Summing up statement by Dr. Herbert V. Evatt, President of United Nations at general assembly, 1948 in which he refers to The Universal Declaration of Human rights. WS panel to MS Evatt.
Access No. 42105 | 1 min 42 secs | 1940s | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Amy Johnson welcomed by crowd in Brisbane, waving and riding on back of truck, giving a speech on podium. Air to air shots of Spitfire planes flying in formation.
Access No. 42106 | 1 min 8 secs | 1930s | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Crowds lining city streets, marching bands and cavalcade of cars as Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) visits Brisbane. Prince raising hat to crowds from car and inspecting troops.
Access No. 42107 | 56 secs | 1920s | Brisbane, Qld, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Melbourne Herald Newsreel of Sir John Quick introducing surviving members of Australia's first Parliament. Members lined up then bowing to camera as they are introduced, Melbourne 1932. Includes King O'Malley, Simon Fraser, J.W. Downer.
Access No. 42108 | 1 min 33 secs | 1930s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |