Inauguration Of New Guinea Council (1961)

Unissued / Unused material - New Guinea. The New Guinea Council has its first session with International dignitaries present. GV Bay of Hollandia, capital of New Guinea. LS Guard of Honour standing outside Council building. MS Crowd watching MS Arrival of Mr. Nicolass Jouwb. MS arrival from Australia of Minister Mr Hasluck. LS Military band playing. LS Arrival of representatives the Dutch government, Mr Toxopeus Minister of the Interior, and Mr Bot, Secretary of New Guinea Affairs - they enter the Council building. MS Guard of honour formed by New Guinea soldiers. MS Interior as the Governor, Dr Platteel, makes his way to dais. CU New Guinea man taking off headphones. Various shots, including CUs of the proceedings as Dr Platteel addresses the Council. He assures them of the support of the Government and says he is sure a that good co-operation in the future will be possible. Various shots of delegates taking notes, as tape recording of a speech by Queen Juliana of Holland is relayed to them. Various sh