Episode number 1 of Series “Frontiers downunder”.
The first in a series of six films depicting life in Australia in the late 1970’s. It is a compilation of some of the footage and subject matter of the other five films, and is a very brief look at the complexities that go to make up this huge southland - the largest island in the world. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012727
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Urbanization - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions - 20th Century
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Urbanization - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)