A description of the island of Tasmania, giving something of its history, geography, agriculture and main industries; including discovery and settlement; physical environment; pastoral industries; agricultural, mining, timber and fishing industries; main cities and towns; and Tasmania’s railway system. Narrated by Roger Climpson.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010310
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tasmania - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)