Surveys progress made on the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme up until 1953. Chronicles the work which has preceded production of the film, including excavations, maintaining communications and supplies during the winter months, living conditions for workers, as well as an overview of the aims of the scheme and the amount of power it will ultimately supply.
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Collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011756
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Renewable energy sources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-power
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water-supply - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Renewable energy sources
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-power
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water-supply - Australia
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)