Fort Queenscliff 100th anniversary

Accession Number F03597
Collection type Film
Measurement 14 min
Object type To be confirmed
Physical description 16mm/b&w/sound
Maker Unknown
Place made Australia: Victoria, Queenscliff
Date made 15 September 1960
Conflict Period 1960-1969
Copyright

Item copyright: Commonwealth of Australia copyright

Description

Covers the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Fort Queenscliff where, in 1860, the citizens of the town volunteered to operate three cannons as part of the then Victorian Parliament's strategy for the defence of Melbourne. Includes an interview with Mr Roland (?) who served at Queenscliff. Also shows Commonwealth students at Australian Staff College and installation of restored 3 pounder Hotchkiss guns as a commemoration of the 100 year association of the army with the citizens of Queenscliff.

  • Video of Fort Queenscliff 100th anniversary (video)

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