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The Dangerous summer

Australia, 1980
film

A look at the work of volunteer firemen fighting bushfires in the Blue Mountains at the height of the fire season in 1980.

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Algorithmically related works from our collection by image:

Water against wildfire

Australia, 1978
Similarity: 62%

Bet your life

Australia, 1980
Similarity: 57%

Ship No. 76

Australia, 1967
Similarity: 56%

Leah; Water rats; Alison; Tracey

Australia, 1983
Similarity: 54%

Getting wet

Australia, 1984
Similarity: 52%

Giron: bay of pigs

Cuba, 1972
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Film work

Australia, 1981
Similarity: 52%

Settle down country

Australia, 1983
Similarity: 51%

Contests USA

United States, 1979-1980
Similarity: 51%

Spiritual voices from the diaries of war: a narration in five episodes

Russia (Federation), 1995
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Making the most of the micro 6-10

United Kingdom, 1983
Similarity: 50%

Robert Boynes

Australia
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On the Line

Australia, 1985
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Spiritual voices from the diaries of war: a narration in five episodes

Russia (Federation), 1995
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[A Dangerous Summer : publicity kit]

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[A Dangerous Summer : publicity kit]

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Private eye

Australia, 1970
Similarity: 49%

Safety in your hands

Australia, 1974
Similarity: 49%
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