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Topical Budget 276-1: Naval Cadet Corps (1916)
 

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"NAVAL CADET CORPS THE HON.J.DEGREY OPENS THE NEW HEADQUARTERS AT WANDSWORTH, FOR THE NATIONAL NAVAL CADET CORPS." Pan left to right; naval cadets in formation in front of new headquarters, prior to arrival of dignitaries, whilst an officer shoos away two errant children. Medium long shot of the arrival of Hon. J. De Grey in chauffeur driven car. Behind the car a tram passes (featuring an advert for Claymore Whisky on its side). The Hon. J. De Grey and cadets salute each other as he moves towards the camera (to enter building). View of large assembled crowd in street featuring Naval Cadet brass band in foreground and mounted police officers in background. Medium long shot of Cadets who saluted Hon. J. De Grey in formation carrying rifles, filing towards the camera (to enter building).