Episode of Series “Advance Australia”.
Describes the way in which moisture laden cloud becomes rain, and eventually a flowing river with perhaps a waterfall included in its course. The principles of hydro-electric power are explained and model maps are used to show a plan of the Snowy Mountains undertaking.
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ACMI Identifier
321482
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Hydrologic cycle
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Hydroelectric power plants
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)