Episode of Series “Big country”.
A study of Fred James, managing director of the textile firm Cleckheaton, and new owner of the famous Falkiner Merino Stud at Congaro, N.S.W. James explains his interest in the wool industry, criticises the Australian Wool Board and discusses wool’s marketing and promotional problems. Also shows his modern textile mill at Shepparton, Victoria.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006685
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Marketing
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Sales promotion
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile fabrics
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile industry
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Wool industry - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Woolen goods
Animals & Wildlife → Merino sheep - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Sheep breeding - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)