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British Empire Games : Hamilton

Item number (ISN):

239484

Hierarchical level:

Item (Accession level)

Date:

1930

Item number (ISN):

239484

Type of material:

Moving images

Found in:

Archives / Film, Video and Sound

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Record information – Details

Fonds/collection:

GRAPHIC CONSULTANTS LTD.

Accession:

1972-0105

Media:

Film

Part:

3 of 3

Production date:

1930

Production company:

Ontario Motion Picture Bureau

Description:

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Footage of: a crowded stadium on the opening day of the British Empire Games held in Hamilton; flags of various Empire countries flying on flagpoles in the background; contingents marching past the viewing stand; parade being led by a kilted Scottish Guardsman wearing a bearskin hat and carrying a Union Jack; the contingents from Newfoundland, Bermuda, and Australia; dignitaries on the viewing stand; the contingents from Wales, Ireland, England, Canada, and British Guiana; His Excellency the Governor General, Mr. E.W. Beattie, and Premier Ferguson on the viewing stand; contingents assembled on the field and marching off the field carrying identifying placards; a radio announcer in front of a large microphone describing the opening ceremonies; Bobby Kerr, former Olympic champion, with M.M. Robinson, who planned the British Empire Games; and an official speaking from the viewing platform.~Footage of the competitions includes: the classic marathon, won by D. McL. Wright of Scotland; Percy Williams of Canada winning the 100 yards; Lord David Burghley running the hurdles; G. Smallacombe of Canada, winner of the hop-step-and-jump; War canoes on Hamilton Bay; a crew of the Leander Boat Club, Hamilton; the start of the 440 yards race, won by A. Wilson of Canada; parts of the 880 yards race won by J. Hampson of England; shots of several races including the 220 yards won by S. E. Englehart. Huge crowds are seen in the stands and attending the swimming and diving contests. Also shown are two women in bathing suits preparing to dive, and then shots of a woman as she dives from a high platform. Scenes of the annual regatta of the Canadian Canoe Association are shown including a canoe race and crowds on the shore. G. W. Bailey of England is the winner of the steeple chase, part of which is shown; the English bowling team is also shown, as is part of their event. The film ends by showing a wreath in honour of the heroic dead: "Britannia's Sons". <13mn 39s>

Language:

Silent with English intertitles

Original number:

Class 4000

Notes:

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1. No production credits.~2. Crown material over 50 years - copyright expired.~3. For additional footage of reel two, see ISN 303549. This footage shows more of the rowing events of the British Empire Games.

Detailed holdings information:

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Vault ISN:

15298

Format:

VIDEO

Location number:

V1 8502-0086

Number of items:

1

Status:

REF

Vault ISN:

82853

Format:

VIDEO

Location number:

V1 8806-0001

Number of items:

1

Status:

REF

Vault ISN:

268264

Format:

FILM

Location number:

GC-4000/CLASS R
GC-4000/CLASS S
GC-4000/CLASS T
GC-4000/CLASS U
GC-4000/CLASS V

Number of items:

5

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

REL PRT

Max. shrinkage:

0.6%

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

268265

Format:

FILM

Location number:

2000-08-0051
2000-08-0052

Number of items:

2

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

DUPE

Technical description:

NEG

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

PRT.ELEM

Vault ISN:

268266

Format:

FILM

Location number:

7705-0202

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

ANS PRT

Made from:

GC-4000

Status:

REF

Vault ISN:

342293

Format:

FILM

Location number:

GC-4000/A

Vault code:

GAT

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

REL PRT

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

MASTER

Vault ISN:

436884

Format:

VIDEO

Location number:

V1 2007-04-0018

Number of items:

1

Duration:

120:00

Status:

REF

Vault ISN:

457144

Format:

FILM

Location number:

GC-4000/F
GC-4000/G

Number of items:

2

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

ANS PRT

Made from:

DEPOSIT

Status:

REF

Vault ISN:

561900

Format:

FILM

Location number:

2011-10-0036

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Stock:

DUPE

Technical description:

NEG

Made from:

GC-4000/CLASS R
GC-4000/CLASS S
GC-4000/CLASS V

Status:

PRT.ELEM

Vault ISN:

981360

Format:

VIDEO

Location number:

V4 2007-04-0035

Number of items:

1

Kind of sound:

SIL

Made from:

8508-0010
80123-0553
8407-0043
8704-0044
8407-0045
9002-0177
7301-1971
8108-0573
9602-0053
7301-8951
2000-08-0051
2000-08-0052

Status:

MASTER
Ordering and viewing options

Conditions of access:

Open

Consultation copy number:

V1 8502-0086
V1 8806-0001
V1 2007-04-0018

Restrictions on consultation:

~No Restrictions / Pas de restrictions

Donor restrictions:

The permission of Library and Archives Canada is required to reproduce this title.

Copyright status:

Copyright expired.

Reproduction access:

with written permission of copyright owner : with permission of Library and Archives Canada

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