| Accession Number | F01111 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 3 min 37 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Department of Information |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Ascot Vale, Melbourne Showgrounds |
| Date made | December 1939 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Army School of Physical & Recreational Training
Description
Melbourne Showground, Victoria, December 1939. Army School of Physical and Recreational Training exercising with medicine balls, mass drill, demonstrations of unarmed defence. Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Blamey, CB, CMG, DSO, inspects recruits then watches demonstration of driscoll punch pad by students of the school. Identified are instructors Webber (Vic) on the left and Martin (NSW) demonstrating unarmed defence hold.
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