PERSONAL RECORD. EDGECOMBE, COURTNEY. MONTGOMERY, DC3, SHIP, SKIING

Rights Information
Year
1947
Reference
F49716
Media type
Moving image
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Rights Information
Year
1947
Reference
F49716
Media type
Moving image
Categories
Amateur
Credits
Photography: Courtney J Edgecombe

Originally recorded on colour 8mm film, this amateur home movie captured footage of:

A convoy of black cars pass crowds lining the roadside. Man wearing beret and [military uniform] standing in open topped car waving to crowds as he passes [This is probably Lord Montgomery]. Shots of men [including Lord Montgomery] addressing crowds from first floor verandah decorated with W.W.II Allies flags. Views of crowds in the street and of speakers.
Shots of Lockheed Lodestar aircraft ‘KOTUKU’ on airfield, taxiing, and taking off.
Views of rocky coastline and coastal road [Pukerua Bay].
[Passenger steam ship] possibly the Wanganella departing wharf in Wellington, two tug boats in attendance.
Shots of people skiing down slope marked with flags.