Describes the work of the flying veterinary service established at Broken Hill by the New South Wales Department of Agriculture. Stresses the importance of the service in the national economy. Shows the work of a veterinary officer as he attends to a case of sheep poisoning.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
003869
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Veterinary services
Animals & Wildlife → Veterinary services
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Broken Hill (N.S.W.)
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → New South Wales - Rural conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)