Originally established for the storing and handling of commercial explosives, the reserve is one of Altona’s few intact examples of its rich industrial history. This animation brings to life the story of explosives, the working life of the Truganina Explosives Reserve and its place in the history of Melbourne’s western region.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2001998
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Explosives - Safety measures
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Explosives - Storage
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → National parks and reserves - Victoria
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → National parks and reserves - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → National parks and reserves - Victoria
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Explosives - Safety measures
History → Australia - History - 19th century
History → Australia - History - 20th century
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation