A unique look at the coming of electric power to a small rural district in NSW and the benefits derived from electricity by the farmer and his family. Includes a country style grand switching on ceremony.
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In ACMI's collection
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22 April 2019
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002617
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Australia - Rural conditions
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Rural development - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Rural conditions
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electric power
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour