Film, Anzac Day Ceremony for Schools 1970

Historical information

A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in 1970. One of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The school ceremony was broadcast on ABC TV and Radio for many years.
Pencilled note on cannister lid- “Sir Edward Dunlop”. AKA “Weary”. Maybe he is part of the recording.

Significance

A record of the promotion and importance of Anzac Day Ceremony for schools. “Weary” of Burma Railway Fame.

Physical description

Cannister metal, colour silver, Spool, plastic, magnetic tape

Inscriptions & markings

Australian Broadcasting Commission, Length28feet 10 inches, Replay Date Fri 24 ? At 3AR (radio station), 1415 AET

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