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Filmed on location at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, this Australian documentary recreates the nineteenth century to explain the historical events surrounding gold discovery in Australia. Produced with the assistance of the Management and Friends of Sovereign Hill Gold Mining Township. A study guide accompanies the video.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
307773
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ballarat (Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sovereign Hill (Ballarat, Vic.)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Victoria - Description and travel
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)