Australia - New Governor General

Series

Series Name

British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.

1601A

Date Released

11 Feb 1960

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1South Africa - Premier’s Farewell
2. 2Australia - New Governor General
3. 3Sunshine Sport
4. 4A Big Blow
5. 5A High Jump
6. 6Thank Heaven for Little Girls
7. 7HMS Victorious - At Sea
8. *Wales V Scotland

* Story has local or special distribution

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Summary

MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Australia - New Governor General. DESCRIPTION: Mr Menzies, the Prime Minister, led the welcome to Viscount Dunrossil, Australia’s new Governor General. The Premier’s sister deputised for Dame Pattie, who was overseas. Lord Dunrossil then inspected the Air Force Guard of Honour at Canberra’s airport. Next day, the scene was set for the swearing-in ceremony in the Senate Chamber of Parliament House. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the High Court, Sir Owen Dixon. SHOTLIST: MS Mr Menzies at airport. Pan to MS Viscount Dunrossil and Mr Menzies. Pan same. Pan - Viscount Dunrossil inspecting Guard of Honour. CU airmen MS Viscount Dunrossil inspecting troops. Pan same. GV Government House. TS Viscount Dunrossil (3). TS Same - swearing in. TS same. MS Viscount Dunrossil.

Keywords

Politics and government; Buildings and structures; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Australia

Footage sources

Australia

Card file number

79313

Credits:

Commentator

Geoffrey Sumner

Length of story (in feet)

138

Story extras:

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