Inauguration of the Commonwealth
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Inauguration of the Commonwealth (also titled Inauguration of the Australian Commonwealth) was a 1901 Australian documentary film commissioned by the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria to record the inaugural day of the Federation of Australia.[1][2]
Inauguration of the Commonwealth | |
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Directed by | Joseph Perry |
Based on | Documentary |
Cinematography | Joseph Perry |
Edited by | Joseph Perry |
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Running time | 35 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | Silent |
Directed by cinematographer Joseph Perry, the film was the first to use simultaneous multiple camera coverage and to run for 35 minutes.[3]
The film was produced by the Limelight Department of the Salvation Army in Australia.[4] It was the first feature-length documentary film to be produced in Australia.[5]
Although the film quality has degraded over time, much of the footage still survives today.[1]
It is currently being held at the National Film and Sound Archive.[6]