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Film uses two PMG trainee staff as a link to the various activities which take place at the Seventh World Rover Moot at Yarra Brae, Victoria, in January 1962, attended by 1000 rovers from fifteen nations. Countries represented included Sweden, Ceylon, Japan, Papua and Canada. The painted tents of the Canadians depict how they travelled to the moot to join in the many tasks, games, tours and service activities undertaken during the fortnight. The spontaneous songs, the final ceremony and church service shows the fun of rover scout activities and the fine spirit of community service developed.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002291
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → International relations and culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Social life and customs
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International relations and culture
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)