An insight into the life of Constable Robert Darken of the Northern Territory Police Force. Every mid-summer, Constable Darken leaves home for a two to three month turn-around of his beat, several thousand square miles of rugged and barren country of the Territory. Here, he inspects cattle, water towers, mines, registers births and marriages, even acts as postmaster, duties which are a far cry from the usual conception of police duties.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322408
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Australia - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Rural conditions
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Australia - Rural conditions
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Police - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)