Features Port Lincoln, home of Australia’s largest tuna fleet. Shows a procession of floats; a beauty parade; blessing of the boats; “Tunarama” which celebrates the opening of the tuna season; the wild and natural scenery of the Eyre Peninsula; motels; the Port at play and at work; large granaries; tuna canning factory and loading of the merchant ships. Narrated by Eldon Crouch.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011216
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fishing boats
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade
Animals & Wildlife → Fish trade - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Fisheries
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Eyre Peninsula (S. Aust.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Festivals - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Port Lincoln (S. Aust.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South Australia - Description and travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Fishing boats
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing boats
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)