Episode number 5 of Series “Charley”.
A “Charley” cartoon showing the fundamental importance to the national economy of a plentiful supply of cheap coal. Britain’s source is at present coal but it is not cheap and to remedy the situation there is need for development and re-organisation of mines. The problem of finding enough money for this task will necessitate an increase in the cost of coal, but this situation will be improved as mines become more productive. Voices: Harold Berens, Jack Train.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001922
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coal mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Energy consumption
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Power resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy consumption
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Great Britain - Social conditions
History → Great Britain - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)