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Many Football Codes Find Favour in Australia

1947

Many Football Codes Find Favour in Australia

1947

    Made by The National Film Board in 1947 and Directed by Jack S. Allan, Many Football Codes Find Favour in Australia looks at the various codes of football played by Australians in the 1940s including rugby league, soccer, rugby union and Australian rules. It also includes an exhibition game of American gridiron by visiting American servicemen during World War II.

    This clip of the 'Australian Code' being played is an excerpt.

    Made by The National Film Board in 1947 and Directed by Jack S. Allan, Many Football Codes Find Favour in Australia looks at the various codes of football played by Australians in the 1940s including rugby league, soccer, rugby union and Australian rules. It also includes an exhibition game of American gridiron by visiting American servicemen during World War II.

    This clip of the 'Australian Code' being played is an excerpt.

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