Scientists make strange finds in Arnhem Land during the American-Australian Scientific Expedition. They studied birds, fish and the culture of local Aboriginal peoples. A potter from Melbounre demonstrates a variation of the coil method of using clay. Koalas are born and reared in a sanctuary along with kangaroos and dingoes at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503249
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Arnhem Land (N.T.)
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife refuges
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Arnhem Land (N.T.)
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Cinemagazines
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - Australia
Crafts & Visual Arts → Pottery
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)