Military News: Freyberg’s Farewell

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1213
Date Released
1 Sep 1952
Date Other
Aug 1952
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Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 7
Section Title
Military News
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Freyberg’s Farewell. DESCRIPTION: After six years as Governor-General of New Zealand, General Lord Freyberg leaves Wellington for home. SHOTLIST: Cut story - KS. General Freyberg walks onto parade ground. CU saluting. Brownies line up. Freyberg shakes hands with officials including Mr Sydney Holland. Crowds on quayside. Goes aboard ship.
Keywords
Organisations; Politics and government; Ships and boats; Children; Military; Youth
Locations
Wellington
Card file number
57718
Credits:
Commentator
Lionel James Gamlin
Length of story (in feet)
47
Story extras:
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'Military News: Freyberg’s Farewell', British Movietone News Issue No. 1213, 1 Sep 1952. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/18023 (Accessed 28 Feb 2026)