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'The playgrounds of laughing children' education content clip 1

This clip chosen to be G

Clip description

This clip begins along the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne followed by a view of the Princes Bridge. The next tracking shot enters Melbourne’s Botanical Gardens and shows people enjoying the lakes, ponds and park areas. The clip is accompanied by voice-over from Norman Campbell and an orchestral music score.