Classroom film on the Northern Australian export beef industry. Historical survey shows introduction of beef cattle to Australia by Governor Phillip. Gives detailed account of beef-raising areas, stock routes and mustering procedures, and indicates importance of the industry in Australia’s economy. Adoption of modern transport methods, in particular, has done much to raise the quality of Australian beef. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001811
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Beef industry - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Farm life - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Beef cattle
Animals & Wildlife → Cattle drives - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Cattle stations
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia, Northern
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Outback Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)