With an eye to the energy crisis and environmental issues, this film gives a pictorial history of road-building in South Australia. As such, it also encapsulates the economic and urban development of this State. Contains b&w archival footage. Narrated by John Dick.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322720
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South Australia - Description and travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Road construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)