A look at the various forms of fishing in Australia, from the crowded piers in Sydney harbour, to the quiet backwaters, inland streams, and rocky surf beaches. Men and women, young and old, participate in the recreation hoping to enjoy the fruits of their labour at their evening meal.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
011775
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Leisure - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Fishing - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Leisure - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - 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)