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The Dam builders

Australia, 1973
film

Gives a brief history of the Melbourne water supply system and the efforts of the MMBW to create enjoyable environments such as landscaping and recreation fac..

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Digger rig

Australia, 1970
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The Darra dogs

Australia, 1993
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Damsels be damned

Australia, 1987
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The Butler

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[Raymond Penington Home Movies: Reel 6]

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Mining in Action

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[Raymond Penington Home Movies: Reel 10]

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The Dam builders

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[Raymond Penington Home Movies: Reel 6]

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The Seven bridges of Koenigsberg

United States, 1958
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Calder

United States, 1966
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Living here and there: in a timber town

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The Gunpowder Man

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Lifeblood of the city

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[Raymond Penington Home Movies: Reel 7]

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The Pawnbroker

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[Maryborough mudbrick dome]

Australia, c. 1982
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Grampians wonderland

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