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Co-ops at work in Solomon Islands

Australia, 1978

Film
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Describes the various co-operatives in the Solomon Islands. These are an important part of economic life and assist villagers in the production and distribution of timber, foodstuffs, copra and exports which are regulated by the Central Co-op Association in the capital Honiara.

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Credits

director

Graham Chase

producer

Don Murray

production company

Film Australia

Duration

00:19:27:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

002408

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Developing countries

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cooperative societies

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Economic development

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Solomon Islands - Economic conditions

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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