An impression of the wild life along the River Murray, through the eyes of an old aboriginal fisherman (Aaron Briggs). Shows in particular the water birds of the swamps west of Albury; pelicans, herons, ibis, grebe, reed warblers, kites and cormorants. The connections of the various creatures and places along the river with tribal legend and tradition are recalled by the old fisherman. Photographed and recorded by David Corke and Peter Bruce. Narrated by John Morgan.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000961
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Ethnic identity
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Kinship
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social life and customs
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Birds - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Waterfowl
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Murray River (N.S.W.-S. Aust.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Australia
History → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)