Episode number 3 of Series “Men of stamina”.
The first part of the film tells the story of Stuart’s three attempts, the last successful, to cross the continent from south to north. The second part describes today in the Northern Territory. A description of the country Stuart opened up suggesting that his prophecies are coming true.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014852
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Exploring expeditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Northern Territory
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Northern Territory - Description and travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Australia - Exploring expeditions
History → Australia - History - 1851-1891
History → Explorers - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)