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1953 SOUTH AFRICA: Rare prehistoric coelacanth fish caught off Madacascar
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0:46Now PlayingDate: 5th January 1953
Location: Madagascar
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The Prehistoric Fish
SOUTH AFRICA:
COELACANTH (Fish): Prehistoric fish found by Professor J.L. Smith off Madagascar, shots of being unpacked, watched by Smith and Dr Malan
DR. MALAN: South African Premier Watches Professor Smith unpack his find of Coelacanth on his return with the prize
PROFESSOR J.L. SMITH (South African Prime Minister): Shots of returned with his find of Coelacanth, shots of fish and Dr Malan watching proceedings
SOUTH AFRICA: Dr Malan sees Professor Smith unpack Coelacanth he discovered off Madascascar
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