Episode of Series “Life in Australia”.
Presents many and varied aspects of life in Sydney including business and industrial activities, shops and supermarkets, play centres, schools and universities, hospitals and the rapid growth of new buildings. Shows the various recreational choices including football, cricket, surfing, yachting, fishing or just strolling in the beautiful parks and gardens and evening entertainment in the famous Kings Cross with its multitude of night clubs, restaurants and discotheques.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010496
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → New South Wales - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.) - Decription and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)