The history of the Atomic Research Establishment at Lucas Heights near Sydney and a description of its work in atomic research and in producing radio-isotopes for industry and medicine. Includes the construction of the buildings; the official opening by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. R.G. Menzies in 1958; the functioning of the research reactor.
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ACMI Identifier
003300
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Radioisotopes - Industrial applications
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Nuclear facilities - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Energy development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Nuclear facilities - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Nuclear facilities - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Nuclear reactors
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nuclear medicine
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)