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Shots fired at Prince of Wales in Australia

Title
Shots fired at Prince of Wales in Australia
Genre
News report; Speech; Special
TX Date
Unknown
Year of production
1994
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Duration
00:01:19
Description
Live coverage of the Australia Day awards at Darling Harbour, Sydney where 2 shots were fired from a starting pistol at the Prince of Wales, Prince Charles by an aggrieved Cambodian David Kang who had complained about boat people detained in Australia. Followed by a brief local news report on the shooting. Includes the Prince’s speech to the crowds immediately after the incident. Female reporter not identified.
Contributors
Prince Charles; Prince of Wales
Keywords
Australia; Royal visits; Royal family; Royalty; Prince Charles; Sydney; Prince of Wales; David Kang

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