This film illustrates the pattern of life in Brisbane, Queensland. Aspects such as commerce, tourist appeal and the social pastimes of locals and tourists are depicted. Includes views of the races, the beach and Brisbane River. Camera: Edward Cranstone Sound: Donald Kennedy Music: Don Andrews
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307220
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Australia - Commerce
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Brisbane (Qld.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Queensland
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourist trade
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tourist trade - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Tourist trade - Social aspects
History → Australia - History - 1945-1965
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)