Part one of a two-part series, this film deals with agricultural and pastoral development in the Kimberley region. It illustrates the results of irrigation on pilot areas and also refers to the Flying Doctor Service, the School of the Air, and stock, crop and pasture improvement. Narrated by Roger Climpson.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502644
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Kimberley (W.A)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Irrigation - Australia
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Land use - Remote areas
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Pastures
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)