They used to call it sandy blight

Australia, 1977

Film
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Designed to reveal the problem of trachoma and other serious eye diseases common in remote First Nations communities. Health problems, housing and general living conditions are also looked at. Shows how medical attention can help to alleviate problems.

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Credits

producer

Douglas Stanley

production company

Nomad Films International

Duration

00:46:02:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1977

Collected

1 times

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