Whyalla in South Australia, showing aspects of its community life and describing its important industries. Blasting of iron ore, the production of iron and the extensive ship building industry.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322354
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Iron foundries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Iron ores
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Ship-building - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Whyalla (S. Aust.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Ship-building - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)