John Curtin Dies - A Great Australian (1945)

Canberra, Australia. Title reads “A Great Australian Passes“. A short praise to late John Curtin appears on screen. Long shot of a house. John Curtin leaving the house and walks out on the street. As he walks along road voiceover talks about his greatness as a Prime Minister. John Curtin entering government building in Canberra. Various shots of the assembly as the Prime Minister John Curtin declares war to Japan. Various shots underlining the greatness of the late Premier. Curtin shaking hands with General Douglas MacArthur. Curtin with family in garden. Curtin talking on his return to Australia after his voyage to Europe and America - natural sound. He says that after seeing many countries he can say that none were better then Australia. Various shots of Curtin with Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and shaking hands with Eleanor Roosevelt, widow of the late American President. Newspaper headlines announcing death of John Curtin. Several shots of the Parliament building in Canberra where the body of the