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HNL 1361 : Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson - Funeral Service - Billy Hughes
Steam ferry arriving at St Kilda pier, bearing new Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, sworn in 18 May 1914. Men & women VIPs & Governor General walk along pier, greeted by Melbourne's Lord Mayor & crowd. Dignitaries travel in carriage accompanied by mounted police. Greeted by Prime Minister Joseph Cook at Parliament House. Inspecting Guard of Honour.
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Access No. 42082 | 3 mins 47 secs | 1910s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Funeral of either aviator Ross Smith (aviator) or his mechanic Lieutenant J. Bennett, both killed in a plane crash in England April 1922. Coffin draped with British flag, Crowd at Parliament House, Melbourne. Coffin & flowers carried on open vehicles through Melbourne streets, accompanied by military procession. Crowds outside Flinders St Station.
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Access No. 42085 | 3 mins 53 secs | 1920s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
Crowd outside Argus office. Prime Minister William Morris (Billy) Hughes arrives, Hughes arrives with dignitaries, greeted by women including nurse with baby. Hughes holds baby for photograph. Hughes makes speech to solders & civilians, leaves in car. Crowds on street. This footage also on HNL 1003 & 1370.
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Access No. 42086 | 1 min 40 secs | 1910s | Melbourne, Vic, Australia | © Contact Film Australia Collection Library | B&W |
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