Summary
Spool of 16 mm film which runs for 14 minutes and 18 seconds showing amateur footage of the Labour Day (formerly Eight Hour Day) March and preparations for Church Service at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral, Melbourne in 1939.
Several of the floats in the March have a strong anti-war or peace messages, in addition to the general themes relating to workers: promoting workers rights, demanding a 40 hour work week, banners for various trade unions and proclaiming support for socialism.
The preparation for the Church Services at St Patrick's Cathedral show the recently completed spires, the congregation gathering outside the entrance and the clergy gathering for the service in front of the Archbishop's Residence and walking to the Cathedral.
Description of Content
First part of the film is a procession with a variety of floats with political messages including: 'World Peace', 'Cost of Living', 'Demand 40 Hour Week', 'Socialism is Our Objective', 'Support China, Do Not Buy Japanese Goods'. Also included on one of the floats is the Trades Hall Council logo. The procession has various trade union banners including Waterside Workers Union and the Transport Workers Union. Second part of the film is of clergy walking through the grounds of St Patrick's Cathedral for St Patrick's Centenary. Archbishop Mannix is pictured amongst the clergy.
Physical Description
16MM cellulose acetate colour motion picture silent film. The film was in a sealed can with the head and tail leader attached (now removed). The original leader is contained in the original can.
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Place & Date Depicted
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Manufacturer
Kodak, Rochester, New York State, United States of America, 1930s
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Content Summary
1, 00:00:06 HH:MM:SS, School children on street,2, 00:00:14 HH:MM:SS, Mounted Policemen,3, 00:00:31 HH:MM:SS, Crowds lining Melbourne Street,4, 00:00:44 HH:MM:SS, Labour Day Procession,5, 00:09:47 HH:MM:SS, View of St Patrick's Cathedral,6, 00:10:12 HH:MM:SS, Crowds at the entrance of St Patrick's Cathedral,7, 00:10:26 HH:MM:SS, Exterior of Archbishop's Residence, St Patrick's Cathedral,8, 00:13:43 HH:MM:SS, Clergy entering St Patrick's Cathedral,9, 00:14:03 HH:MM:SS, Congregation entering St Patrick's Cathedral
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Format
Motion Film, 16 mm, Colour
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Inscriptions
Printed on a label and attached to the tin case; 'EASTMAN / SOUND RECORDING / 5/8 IN / SAFETY MOTION PICTURE FILM 16mm / NOTICE: The film in his package has been with great care, and while it will be replaced if found / to be defective in manufacture, it is sold without warranty, guarantee or other liability of any kind. / PERFORATED ON ONE SIDE ONLY / FEET EMULSION No. METERS / 400 5359- 30-05 121.92 / MADE IN U.S.A. BY / EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY / ROCHESTER, N.Y. / Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat Off.' Hand written in grey pencil on the label; 'Mt Buffalo / In Color / -Good- / Mt Buffalo No 1 / 4140' Hand written on the side of the tin case; 'Mt Buffalo / COLOUR SE' Embossed on the case lid; 'EASTMAN / 16 MM SAFETY FILM' Hand written on a sticker attached to the case lid; '7' Note: Film rehoused on new archival core in new can
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Classification
Politics & public protest, Industrial relations, Media coverage
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References
The Argus, 21 Mar 1939, p.3, [Link 1] accessed 08/11/2013.
[Article] The Argus and Australasian Ltd. Labour Day March., 21 Mar 1939, 1 Pages
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Keywords
Films, Movie Camera Films, Labour Movement, Marchers, Celebrations, Public Events, Religions: Roman Catholic, Churches, Melbourne Landmarks, Trade Unions
