Perth is a city growing towards the day when it assumes its place as one of the world’s industrial centres. Recent discoveries of iron ore and other minerals in Western Australia have brought new wealth to the State. Perth is a prosperous city, with a warm, sunny climate, and a relaxed, outdoor way of life.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002674
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mining districts - Western Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Perth (W.A.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Western Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Western Australia - Social life and customs
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)