Shows some aspects of Australian road transport and demonstrates the indispensable role of motor transport in the swift transit of goods, ranging from the smallest parcels, to wool and heavy machinery. Concludes with the moving of a giant 32-ton gas generator 90 miles by road.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321276
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Freight
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation, Automotive
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)