Coal mining in the forest mountain of Westland, New Zealand. Shows miners at work in coal pits, at home with their families and enjoying leisure hours. The camera explores the rugged beauty of the mountains and deep gorges surrounding the mines.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320445
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coal mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Coalminers
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - New Zealand
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mines and mineral resources
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New Zealand - Social life and customs
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Mines and mineral resources
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)