The city of Brisbane, Queensland, as seen through the eyes of European migrants. Language presents more than a communication barrier to the new arrival. It is both a handicap at work and in impediment socially. Criticism is made of officials who do not advise migrants to learn English before landing in Australia. Also discusses the easy going life style of the Queenslanders.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011510
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Brisbane (Qld.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Language and culture
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Emigration and immigration
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Culture conflict
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Immigrants - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Language and culture
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Language and languages
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)