This Took Place in Aberdeen

Series

Series Name
Pathe Super Sound Gazette

Issue

Super Issue No.
31/35
Date Released
30 Apr 1931
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Launched Sideways
  2. 2A Triumphal Homecoming
  3. 3Resurrection!
  4. 4The Prince is Home Again!
  5. 5World’s Biggest Open Air Choir
  6. 6The Empire Proudly Remembers
  7. 7This Took Place in Aberdeen
  8. 8Hockey

Story

Story No. within this Issue
7 / 8
Summary
Believe it or not, university students make Aberdonians can their cash on Gala Day. The Lord Provost was kidnapped and ransomed for £30, paid on the spot.
Keywords
Customs and traditions; Curiosities; Fundraising; Local government
Locations
Scotland
Credits:
Camera
Paul Robello
Length of story (in feet)
120
Story extras:
Film clip

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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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