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Clip description
The camera follows a group of people throwing a ball as they walk down to the gentle surf at St Kilda Beach. They dive in and continue to the play with the ball. In the background people relax on the beach, a man stands with his bicycle, people swim and others row in a canoe.
Curator’s notes
This segment from an Australasian Gazette newsreel captures the essence of Australian beach life of the 1920s. Apart from the opening title card, and a slight awareness of the camera’s presence, this newsreel is purely observational.
The title Some Sunday Morning gives the impression that this recreational beach fun happens every weekend, a way of life enjoyed by Australians.
