General Smuts, the Union of South Africa’s New Leader

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

882

Date Released

4 Sep 1919

Date Other

26 Oct 1917

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Cowal Highland Gathering. Duke of Argyll Attends Successful Meeting at Dunoon
2. 2General Smuts, the Union of South Africa’s New Leader
3. 3(Untitled record)
4. 4(Untitled record)
5. 5The Arsenal V Newcastle United. Over 50,000 Spectators Witness the Woolwich Men’s Opening Game in the Premier Football League.
6. 6Queen Mary’s Niece Married. Wedding of Lady Helena Cambridge and Major Evelyn Gibbs, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 6

Summary

General Smuts. Filmed in October 1917 in Sheffield when he was presented with the Freedom of the City. Walks towards camera.

Keywords

Politics and government

Written sources

Newsfilm Online   Used for alternative date

Library number GR

1878

Length of story (in feet)

21

Story extras:

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