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Pearlers

Australia, 1949
film

An insight into the work of the pearling industry on the northern coast of Australia. Shows the preparation of the diver before going below; the hazardous wor..

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Darwin: doorway to Australia

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These sharks need protection

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The Australian seaman at war

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Headstart for Omar

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Australian diary. No. 089

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The Human face of Indonesia. Pt. 1

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