Retraces the voyages of Captain Cook along the east coast of Australia from Mallacoota Inlet to Cape York, and contrasts Cook’s comments with the developments that have since taken place. Gabo island, Botany Bay, Brisgane, Bustard Bay and Rockhampton, Magnetic Island, Cape Tribulation, the Endeavour River and the present Cooktown. Suitable for secondary school level.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
307932
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Discovery and exploration
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Exploring expeditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cape York Peninsula (Qld.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Coasts - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cook, James, 1728-1779
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Explorers - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mallacoota (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Voyages and travels
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Australia - Discovery and exploration
History → Australia - Exploring expeditions
History → Cook, James, 1728-1779
History → Explorers - Australia
People → Cook, James, 1728-1779
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)