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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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Water against wildfire

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Bet your life

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Ship No. 76

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Leah; Water rats; Alison; Tracey

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Getting wet

Australia, 1984
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Giron: bay of pigs

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Film work

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Settle down country

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Contests USA

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

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Making the most of the micro 6-10

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Robert Boynes

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On the Line

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[A Dangerous Summer : publicity kit]

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[A Dangerous Summer : publicity kit]

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Private eye

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Safety in your hands

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