Australia’s New Governor Arrives In Canberra (1961)

Canberra, Australia LS. Convair taxing in on Fairbairn airfield Canberra. MS. Guard of Honour. LS. Convair taxiing to stop. LS. & MS. as Lord De L’Isle leaves, plane and is welcomed by Mr. Menzies pan as they walk over to waiting guests. MS. Lady De L’Isle leaves, plane and is welcomed by Mr. Menzies pan as they walk over to waiting guests. MS. Lady De L’Isle and Dame Patty Menzies. MS. as De L’Isle and Dame Patty Menzies MS. as De L’Isle enter car. LS. Parliament house. Various shots of De L’Isles family arrive at Parliament house. LS. Pan as New Governor arrives. MS. Governor taking salute from steps of Parliament House. Various shots of Senate Chambers and officials as Governor takes his seat. LS. & MS. Governor reading the declaration and signing Documents. High angle LS. as Governor leaves chambers. MS. Governor leaves the chambers and takes salute on steps. LS. & MS. Governor inspecting soldiers from Royal military College. LS. Pan as Governor drives away with police escort. (Comb. F.G.) FILM ID: