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HNL 1314 : Australian & New Zealand Delegation to Britain

Group of delegates gathered at official reception. Introductions to Chancellor and Speaker of the House, joint Presidents of the UK branch of the Empire Parliamentary Association. The Chancellor makes speech about the role of Australia and NZ in WWII. Indication that war is over in Africa but still continuing in Pacific. Delegates socialising around tea table, various delegates talking together. Same footage on HNL 1213. WWII
Access No. 123646 | 6 mins 21 secs | 1940s | United Kingdom | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Military officers looking at camouflaged gun. Australian, New Zealand and British delegates from Empire Parliamentary Association walking along road with barbed wire. Large ammunition shell/bomb being loaded into artillery gun. Delegates about boat, cliffs in background. Arrive at harbour, each climbs ladder from boat onto wharf. Same footage on HNL 1213. WWII
Access No. 123665 | 2 mins 20 secs | 1940s | UK | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |