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Topical Budget 235-1: Military Cross Country Race (1916)
 

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Main title. "Lieut. Col. The Earl of Kerry, starts the invitation inter-team race, held by the Irish Guards over a six miles course near Warley Barracks". Long shot of the start of the race with hundreds of competitors. The race in progress, including shots of runners passing lined up soldiers and along country tracks. The Earl is not seen.