Traces the development of Ballarat from the first gold strike in 1851 and the mining period that followed, through its early industrial growth to its present position as a prosperous industrial city. Narrated by John Collins. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502756
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ballarat (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Cities and towns - Growth
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Growth
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)