Presentation Of Aeroplane To Australia (1914-1918)

Location of events unknown / unclear. Aeroplane presented to Australia at an outdoor rally. Opens with shot of well-dressed people coming down steps with white railing; balcony above - looks like seating at some sports place. One woman carries Australian flag. Shot of front of aeroplane - propeller - with some people posing; an official with suit; bowler hat and chain stands in front of plane; and a lady and other men stand at side. The aeroplane has a little bag tied on to the front; the lady hits the bag with a hammer breaking the champagne bottle and christening the plane. MS large crowd cheering; waving hats; etc. Another shot of the officials; panning to left. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes