Living outback on a farm

Presents a view of life on a wheat farm in the Australian outback. Shows farming activities and indicates the necessity of a good water supply. Also shows the nearby town, local school and a picnic.

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Credits

director

Nandor Jenes

producer

Donald Batchelor

production company

ABC-TV (Australia)

Duration

00:19:23:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

502761

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Outback Australia

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Places → Outback Australia

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1965

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