A non-narrated impression of the Royal visit to Melbourne, in the Queen’s Jubilee year, in 1977. Showing behind the scene preparations by the Army and Navy personnel, news crews, teachers and school children. The actual event is intercut with students from McRobertson Girls High School and Melbourne High School conducting a debate about the role of the Monarchy in Australia, touching on the issue of republic as an alternative. A good discussion starter on a ‘hot’ issue. (Includes shot of the half-built Westgate Bridge and Melbourne city skyline).
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505748
Language
English
Audience classifications
G
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Social life and customs
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Republicanism - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → School children - Victoria
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Visits of state
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → School children - Victoria
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Schools
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → School children - Victoria
History → Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - History
History → Monarchy - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation