Roger Climpson narrates this concise and interesting film on Melbourne. A brief history is outlined at the beginning noting some of the key figures who moved Melbourne from a settlement to a city, including John Batman and John Fawker. An incredible amount of material is fitted into the film’s short duration, including the outer central business locations like Albert Park, Flemington, St Kilda and Northland Shopping Centre, Preston. The newer multi-story buildings in the city are attractively shot. Opening shot of the infamous (now demolished) Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria building in its early stages of construction. Also includes footage of the Robin Boyd Southgate fountain sculpture in Snowden Gardens.
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ACMI Identifier
502270
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Buildings, structures, etc
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - Buildings, structures, etc
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation