An account of research undertaken by Australian scientists at the Antarctic outposts of Macquarie, Kerguelen and Heard Islands. Shows life on these islands including work at the meteorological stations and studies of the unusual animal, bird and plant life found in Arctic regions.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Previously on display
22 April 2019
ACMI Viewing Booths
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000451
Language
English
Audience classification
Mediatheque - all ages (ACMI classified)
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australian Antarctic Territory (Antarctica)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Heard Island (Heard and McDonald Islands)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Macquarie Island (Tas.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientists
Places → Australian Antarctic Territory (Antarctica)
Places → Heard Island (Heard and McDonald Islands)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)