Episode of Series “Big country”.
Examines the harsh reality that lay behind the concept of parcelling out plots of land for soldiers returning from both the first and second world wars. Uses archival footage, interviews and old radio broadcasts. Reporter - Ron Iddon. Suitable for secondary level.
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ACMI Identifier
505878
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Television series - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rural families
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Australia - Rural conditions
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rural development - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Rural families
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology, Rural
History → Australia - History - 20th century
History → Soldier settlements - Australia
Television → Television series → Television series - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)