Alice Springs, the outback centre of Australia as seen by tourists. The main street with modern buildings and shops, up-to-date hotels, air mail delivery by chartered plane, new schools, contemporary homes. The beautiful church dedicated to the memory of John Flynn, “Flynn of the Inland”, who founded the Australian Inland Mission and the Flying Doctor Service. The surrounding country, Stanley Chasm, Uluru, and the airport which keeps it in touch with the rest of Australia.
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ACMI Identifier
310839
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Alice Springs (N.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ayers Rock (N.T.) → Uluru
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Northern Territory - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Outback Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Places → Ayers Rock (N.T.) → Uluru
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)