Indicates some of the ways in which Australians find recreation in their weekends. The people of Sydney go surfing, yachting, hiking, fishing, or playing cricket, bowls or golf during the day, and dance on the foreshores of the harbour at night. Music but no commentary.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000910
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Outdoor recreation - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)