A survey of the progress being made in Papua and New Guinea, showing new industries, new roads and means of transport, the introduction of sheep, cattle and goats, and the way in which the natives are being encouraged to cooperate in these activities.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007588
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Papua New Guinea
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Territories and possessions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Social conditions
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Health education - Developing countries
History → Australia - Territories and possessions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)