A compilation of silent newsreels including: 1. Coronation of (probably) King George V. 2. The tribute of the forest - The ‘Hoop Pine’ of Queensland used for making matches and butter boxes. An example of the “winch and steel cable” method (?) - logging in Queensland. Bullock teams also shown hauling logs. 3. Burton Holmes’ Film Reels of Travel - alpine vistas. 4. Alfred Weiss presents ‘Another kick coming’. 5. Sheep dipping and general farm scenes. 6. Granite Quarry in action. 7. Steel production.
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ACMI Identifier
315373
Languages
English
No spoken word
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tree felling
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Voyages and travels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Cinemagazines
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Forests and forestry - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan