Shows the gathering of honey from wildflowers. It is a seasonal activity and beekeepers move the hives to follow the honey flow throughout the state. The film depicts the extraction of honey, packing and bulk handling. Honey is loaded at Fremantle and shipped overseas. Commercial uses of honey are also indicated.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
313075
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Insects - Behavior
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pollination
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)