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Topical Budget 248-2: Empire Day (1916)
 

Synopsis

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"EMPIRE DAY." "London school children celebrate the First Official Empire Day. Wounded Australian and Canadian soldiers watching the ceremony". Long shot of young boys and girls filing out of school carrying Union Jacks. Lined up, they wave their flags. Long shot of boy cadets standing to attention as injured Australian and Canadian soldiers walk between the rows of children. Long shot of the Mayor and civic dignitaries following. "Saluting the flag as they march past". Long shot of the Mayor watching the march past of the cadets. Long shot of little girl offering sweets to the Australian and Canadian soldiers. Medium shot of Union Jack.

NOTE: Empire Day was 24th May, 1916.