Gives an overview of the varied work undertaken by surveyors, particularly the staff of the Australian Survey Office. Shows a range of work, from the measurement of dams, tunnels and towers to mapping of coastlines and reefs using the latest technology.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014435
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Surveying
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Measuring instruments
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)