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Official Opening of Canberra by His Royal Highness the Duke of York (1927)

The Duke of York (later King George VI) officially opens Parliament House in Canberra on 19 May 1927. Dame Nellie Melba sings the national anthem, 'God save the King’.

Length: 8 minutes

Alternative title: Official Opening of Canberra by His Royal Highness the Duke of York, May 9th 1927, Paramount Special

Original aspect ratio: 1.33:1 (Academy full frame)

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National Film and Sound Archive

NFSA title number: 56926

Education Resources:

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