STK-ID 6460

Prime minister Curtin of Australia visits Ottawa: shot of Prime minister Curtin and wife arriving by train. Prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and Prime minister Curtin chatting together beside train. Prime ministers Curtin and King coming out of East Block and walking to Center Block. Shot of men posing on steps of Parliament, entering. Shot of Prime minister Mackenzie King bidding goodbye to Prime minister Curtin leaving in limousine after ceremonies. Shot of Prime minister Mackenzie King introducing Prime minister Curtain at station (sound). Shot of Curtin replying by referring to the recently ended Prime Ministers Conference in London, the hospitality of Canadian people towards Australian airmen training in Canada and to his belief that war will soon be over (sound).

DETAILS

Excerpt from
Canadian News-ASN
Location
Ottawa
Year
1940
Collection
National Film Board
Available formats
Video HI 8, Reel 35 mm
Shooting format
35mm fine grain b&w, 35mm fine grain comp b&w
Aspect ratio
4/3