A comprehensive survey of the events which led to federation and eventual selection of the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra as its capital city. Traces the history, landmarks, life of the people, and functions as the centre of the Australian Government Narrated by Roger Climpson.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010283
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canberra (A.C.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Canberra (A.C.T.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Parliament House (Canberra, A.C.T.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → City planning - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Territories and possessions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → City planning - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Australia - Politics and government - 1891-1901
History → Australia - Territories and possessions
History → Canberra (A.C.T.) - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)