Episode number 19 of Series “Modern social studies”.
An instructional film for classroom use. Portrays Darwin as it is today (1957) - a vigorous expanding town and capital of the Northern Territory. A typical Darwin family is seen at daily tasks, and the way in which they spend their work and leisure hours is observed.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
501459
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Darwin (N.T.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Northern Territory
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Childrens Films → Children 6-12
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)