This film contains four short tourism films edited together, possibly by Ted Parsons.
The first film shows Taronga Zoological Park in Sydney, New South Wales, which was opened to the public in 1916 as a popular tourist destination. The segment shows various species of animals, in particular Australian marsupials (including kangaroos and koalas) and reptiles (including a goanna and a green python). The animals are introduced with title cards.
The second section of film shows the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney beaches. The film shows the arched bridge, including views from the top of it, as well as surfing at Bondi, coastal views of Palm Beach and surf lifesaving at Manly.
The third segment shows close-ups of rockpools by the Great Barrier Reef, including crustaceans, sea snails and starfish. It also shows wildlife, including birds and turtles, along the beaches in Queensland.
In the fourth section, the highlights of Perth, Western Australia are shown. The film shows views across the Perth city, King’s Park, the buildings in London Court and the grand buildings of the University of Western Australia.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2003564
Subject categories
Amateur & Student Films → Amateur films
Animals & Wildlife → Taronga Zoo (Sydney, N.S.W.))
Animals & Wildlife → Wildlife - Australia
Animals & Wildlife → Zoo animals
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Coasts - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Perth (W.A.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Perth (W.A.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney Harbour Bridge (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourism
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
History → Sydney (N.S.W.) - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Surf lifesaving - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Surfing
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Surfing - Australia
Places → Great Barrier Reef (Qld.)
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Master
MOV file H264; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - overscan
MOV file H264; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan