Australia's Heritage - National Treasures. Episode 2, Francis de Groote Sword / writer/director, Matthew Thomason ; producer, Hugh Piper.

When right-wing agitator Francis De Groot upstaged the 1932 opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and sliced through the ceremonial ribbon, the antique sword he wielded cemented its place as an Australian national treasure. Part of a monarchist militia called the New Guard, Irish-born De Groot was pr...

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Online Access:	Streaming Video (via Alexander Street Press)
Other Authors:	Piper, Hugh (Producer), Thomason, Matthew (Director, writer.)
Other title:	De Groot's Sword.
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Published:	Australia : National Film and Sound Archive of Australia, 2009.
Subjects:	De Groot, Francis, > 1888-1969. Australia. Documentary television programs.