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People of the sea

Australia, 1978
film

Shows different types of trading patterns in the Solomon Islands, including the diving for and manufacture of shell money, and fishing

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Conquest of the sea

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Pearlers

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Calling Sydney Harbour

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Sounds like Niugini

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A Fisherman's World

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