Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Australia’s Contribution

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
569
Date Released
29 Apr 1940
Date submitted
19 Apr 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Mr Duff Cooper’s War Prophecy
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Canadian Destroyers Guard Their Coast Line
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: From Bedsteads to Battleships
  4. 4Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Her Royal Highness, Air Commandant
  5. 5Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: The Queen’s Niece Weds Air Force Volunteer
  6. 6Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: English "Jitterbugs" Hold a Rally
  7. 7Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Outstanding Figures in the Canine World
  8. 8Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Anzac Day Honoured in London
  9. 9Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell: Australia’s Contribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue
9 / 9
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News Reviewed by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: RAAF and VAD March in Melbourne. DESCRIPTION: Men of the Royal Australian Air Force march through Melbourne, also the VAD’s. The Australian Navy is growing a pace and the Australian Light Horse are ready to add fresh laurels. SHOTLIST: Men of the RAAF march through streets lined with enthusiastic crowds. At the saluting base is Sir Winston Dugan. Then the girls of the VAD follow. The parade is staged in aid of the Red Cross. Girl Legionaires drive tractors in parade.
Keywords
Organisations; Politics and government; Vehicles; Health and medicine; Women; Aviation; Fundraising; Ceremonies; Navy; Military
Footage sources
Australia
Card file number
38813
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
117
Story extras:
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