Shows young children learning to swim at the Malvern Swimming Club in Melbourne and includes scenes of trials, races and presentation of prizes from the 8th Annual Swimming Championship Carnival program held in February 1961.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312618
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Swimming - Training
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Aquatic sports
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports for children
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Technique
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming - Training
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Swimming for children
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)