Shows one of the extensive fertile valleys to be found amoung the mountains in New Guinea and discusses its development under Australian administration. Illustrates activities and conditions in the district, stressing the difficulty and importance of communication.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502664
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountain life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Papua New Guinea
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communication - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries - Social conditions
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)