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An overall survey of the Territories, emphasising economic, political and social development. Shows scenes of town and village life, local government and the House of Assembly, health and education and industries.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322480
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Papua New Guinea
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Local government - Papua New Guine
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Economic conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)