Shows how the Main Roads Department of Western Australia is completing a modern road from Carnarvon to Port Hedland as part of the National Highway number 1 encircling the continent. Explains some aspects of its effect on the development and prosperity of the area.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
503578
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Carnarvon (W.A.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → National Highway (W.A.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Port Hedland (W.A.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Western Australia - Description and travel
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Road construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Roads - Design
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)