Expresses the popular protest of residents in the inner Sydney suburb of Balmain against the industrial development of the foreshore as a major container shipping port. Discusses the historic buildings and traditional character of the area and the radical changes expected. Shows the problems of the city planning involved.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
000996
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Balmain (N.S.W.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sydney (N.S.W.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Shipping
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)