| Football Survey | |
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| Genre | Sports |
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| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | GTV-9 |
| Release | 29 April 1957 – 1957 |
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