Message from Meggsie, 1947
“Message from Meggsie” is an educational road safety film produced by the Road Safety Council of NSW and aimed at school children.
Crossing the road safely, public transport safety and safe bicycle riding are among the topics covered. The film is introduced by Jim Bancks, creator of comic strip character Ginger Meggs. Drawings of Ginger Meggs also feature in the film.
This film was digitised as part of a special project to preserve 'at risk' audio-visual archives. Title: Message from Meggsie Date: 1947 Producer: The Road Safety Council of New South Wales Director: James Pearson Series: NRS4911 Health education films.
Film ID: NRS4911_AO_Film_126_A000021822 (6mins 17sec)
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