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1948 Memorialing the historic battle at Blood River, South Africa
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1:19Now PlayingDate: 1st January 1948
Location: South Africa
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: South African Memorial to Historic Battle
SOUTH AFRICA: Natal:
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BOERS Unveiling of Memorial to commemorate victory over Zules at Blood River, Natal. Rejoicing s and traditional folk dances. Very good material
DANCING. S. African folk dancing at Blood River. Natal
Memorial Memorial erected at Blood River, Natal to commemorate the Victory of Settlers over Zulas. Good shots of memorial and of surrounding country. Folk dancing and general rejoicing
SOUTH AFRICA Memorial erected at Blood River, Natal to South African pioneers. on scene of Zulu battle. Unveiling of memorial and general rejoicings of folk dancing etc
South Africa; Military - Ceremonial; Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments
ceremony, statue, dedication, covered wagon
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