First motion picture film shot in Australia 1896

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Title
First motion picture film shot in Australia
Date
1896
Description

1896: Melbourne Cup filmed
“The first motion picture film shot in Australia was at Flemington racecourse,Melbourne Cup 1896 assisted by Australian Walter Barnett, Lumiere camera operator Maurice Sestier filmed ten 60-second reels chronicling Cup day from the arrival of crowds to the winner, Newhaven, being presented the trophy …

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