Glamorous Henley-On-Yarra (1946)

Henley-on-Yarra, Australia. Henley-on-Yarra, Melbourne, stages its regatta on the river Yarra. LS. A view of skiffs racing down the river, framed in the foliage of trees. Various shots showing boats full of spectators make their way leisurely up river. Various shots of the boat races. Several shots of the Scottish piper playing as the children perform Highland dance. MS. Life savers sit ready on the bank. MS. A beauty parade. CU. The winner of the beauty contest, who becomes the Henley girl. Various shots of magnificent firework displays over the river. Lighted barges add to the gaiety. Note - year in paperwork 1946. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT'S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumon