Clydesdales

Examines the physical build of the Clydesdale, indicating its suitability as a draught horse for haulage purposes. Also compares the use of these horses before and after mechanization.

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Credits

producer

Murray Brown

production company

ABC

Duration

00:15:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1973

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

503783

Language

English

Subject categories

Animals & Wildlife → Horses

Animals & Wildlife → Working animals

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1973

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