For the people and industry of Melbourne, the rivers and streams of the city are as important today as they were to the first settlers. However little thought was given to their character and natural purpose as draining systems. Neglect has inevitably led to deterioration. This film shows some of the problems and ways of overcoming them.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010346
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rivers - Victoria
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Rivers - Victoria
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water - Pollution
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water quality - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water resources development
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Waterways
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water quality - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water resources development
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)