Episode number 10 of Series “Modern social studies”.
Our reliance on manufactured goods is contrasted with the First Nations peoples’ ability to use the natural materials around them, which gives rise to a marked respect for their adaptability and sensitivity to the land. Taken during the University of Sydney’s 1952 expedition to Arnhem Land.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003408
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Food
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Hunting
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Northern Territory
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Social life and customs
Aboriginal Australia → Arnhem Land (N.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Arnhem Land (N.T.)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)