| Accession Number | F00731 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 7 min |
| Object type | Newsreel |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
Department of Information Movietone News News from Home |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 8 May 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Unlicensed copyright |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Permission of copyright holder required for any use and/or reproduction. |
1. Troops preserve the spirit of the turf 2. Diversion for diggers (Waratah concert party) (News From Home No. 36)
Description
Extracts from News From Home newsreel compile No. 361. (1 min 44 sec) Australian troops hold a race meeting somewhere in Australia (Picture Department of Information - Sound Movietone) 2. (5 min 26 sec) Australian comforts fund mobile theatre is used by the NSW L of C Concert Party 'The Waratahs' who give a preview of the show they are about to take to the troops in the islands. The show includes, jazz musicians, singers, a trick cyclist, jugglers, female impersonators and comedians.