Some unique sites are shown in this film, including the Russell Street Police Station, the Museum, the State Library, Government House, Captain Cook’s Cottage, Melbourne High and Grammar Schools, an Italian restaurant with a dinner and a show, the suburb of Toorak and the Holden GM factory. This film also opens to some aerial footage from the era of the inner city blocks. Commentary by Harry Dearth.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008417
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Buildings, structures, etc
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.) - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Yarra River (Vic.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Holden automobiles
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
History → Historic buildings - Australia
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - Buildings, structures, etc
History → Melbourne (Vic.) - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Melbourne Cup (Horse race)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)