Episode of Series “Life in Australia”.
Aspects of life in Launceston. Industries include Paton and Baldwins woollen mills, Repco ball bearing factory, timber mills and furniture manufacturers. Shows schools, the general hospital, churches, and the historic home of Entally built in 1820. Motor racing at Longford, bicycyle racing, water skiing and archery are popular forms of recreation. Theatres, restaurants and night clubs, provide a variety of evening entertainment.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321937
Language
No spoken word
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Launceston (Tas.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Musical soundtrack only
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)