A report on the disastrous bushfires on the outskirts of Hobart on the 7th of February, 1967. Shows scenes during the fires, the damage caused, and interviews with people involved. The temporary housing and rehabilitation of homeless fire victims is described.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001307
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Hobart (Tas.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Disaster victims
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Disasters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forest fires
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural disasters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Disasters
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Disaster victims
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)