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Here Comes Santa: Santa at Anthony Hordern Pavilion

1929

Here Comes Santa: Santa at Anthony Hordern Pavilion

1929

  • NFSA IDCA7ZCYDA
  • TypeFilm
  • MediumMoving Image
  • FormAdvertisement (includes promotional), Documentary
  • GenresSilent film
  • Year1929

A crowd of 20,000 people welcoming Santa as he arrives by horse-drawn carriage at the Anthony Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

A crowd of 20,000 people welcoming Santa as he arrives by horse-drawn carriage at the Anthony Hordern Pavilion, Sydney.

  • This clip captures some excellent footage of George Street, Sydney, including its trams.

    By using a newsreel format, the advertisement captures people’s attention and presents Anthony Hordern & Sons as newsworthy and significant. It also shows Anthony Hordern & Sons as part of the Sydney community by contributing to its Christmas celebrations.

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